KUPANG: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted again on Thursday, sending volcanic ash as high as 5,000 meters above its crater. The eruption, reported by agencies, was confirmed by Yohanes Kolli Sorywutun, a monitoring officer for the volcano. Also read: Emirati photographer Salma Al Suwaidi wins ‘Photographic Content Creator’ Award […]
Apple Inc. is proposing a nearly $10 million investment to establish additional manufacturing capabilities in Indonesia, aiming to lift the ban on its latest iPhone sales. Sources familiar with the matter have indicated that the investment will be directed toward a new factory in Bandung, southeast of Jakarta, in collaboration with existing suppliers. This facility […]
GAZA: An Indonesian multidisciplinary medical team has joined the Emirati Integrated Field Hospital in Gaza as part of ‘’Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” in a move that strengthens international cooperation in the delivery of healthcare services. The Indonesian medical ream has already begun providing advanced medical services to the injured Palestinians. This move comes within the […]
Denpasar: Elon Musk travelled to Bali, the resort island of Indonesia, on Sunday to initiate the Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago nation, as reported by agencies. Musk was welcomed at a community health clinic in Denpasar, Bali’s provincial capital, where he, along with Indonesian ministers, unveiled the Starlink service. During the […]
Dubai: Indonesia embarked on an immersive journey into the heart of the east Asian nation as the vibrant spirit of the country took centre stage at the esteemed Raffles Dubai Hotel on May 8, 2024. Organised by The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, this exclusive Wonderful Indonesia Night event […]
DUBAI: Not only can visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai see the best parts of the 192 participating countries, but they can taste some of the best cups of coffee the world has to offer. You can find some of the most esteemed brews across the site. These are 10 favourite hotspots where you can get […]
After temporarily halting pilgrimage last year during the COVID crisis, Saudi Arabia has allowed pilgrims for Umrah this year. According to reports, only pilgrims who are immunized will be eligible for permits to perform the pilgrimage and to attend prayers in the Grand Mosque during Ramadan, the Hajj and Umrah ministry announced earlier this month. […]
Indonesia’s Sumatra island is a thriving ground for several at-risk wildlife, tigers and pangolins among them. But on-and-off illegal hunts have threatened their survival. And one unique group of ‘warriors’ are not happy about it. A 30-strong team of female rangers are on a mission to battle rampant deforestation and wildlife poaching in the Damaran […]
A row of colourful teepees cluster across the horizon, overlooking the Indonesian city of Bandung, set up each evening in front of a large screen. Named the ‘Cinema Under the Stars’ for its unique outdoorsy camp-style set up, the movie venue opened two months ago in the populous province of West Java with the aim […]
Indonesia’s environment ministry on Tuesday sought to calm outrage over construction of an island tourism project being dubbed “Jurassic Park”, after an image went viral on social media of a Komodo dragon facing off with a big truck. The picture of the dragon, one of the world’s largest lizards, blocking the path of a big […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has directed to build a mosque named after Indonesian President Joko Widodo, in Diplomatic Area in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed also gave directions to rename Al Ma’arid Street, one of the […]
