UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time and two transboundary biosphere reserves.
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King of Thailand receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, praises efforts of Al-Azhar, Muslim Council of Elders in promoting values of dialogue, peace, tolerance, human coexistenc
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand along with Queen Suthida have received Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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UAE Accountability Authority unveils new brand identity
The UAE Accountability Authority today unveiled its new brand mark and identity, aligning with the strategic developments initiated by the Decree-Law that established the Authority’s mandate to bolster transparency and accountability across all public sector facets, ultimately achieving the leadership’s vision to protect the public interest and safeguard valuable resources for current and future generations.
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ADU partners with Burjeel Holdings to advance clinical research
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Holdings to advance research in health sciences, enhance the academic experience for university students through practical expertise, and advance clinical studies in the UAE.
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5-magnitude earthquake strikes Maluku Province in Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday Maluku Province in Indonesia.
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens on way to Jamaica, threatens catastrophe
Hurricane Beryl strengthened on Monday into a "potentially catastrophic" category 5 storm as it moved across the eastern Caribbean, putting Jamaica near its path after downing power lines and flooding streets elsewhere, Reuters reported.
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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Global Environment Facility to empower young conservationists
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund) announced the launch of the Global Field Grants as part of the Fonseca Leadership Programme, supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
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Khalifa Award launches 18th session at local, Arab, international levels
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education launched its eighteenth session, 2024-2025, encompassing ten fields at the local and Arab levels.
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Jawaher Al Qasimi appoints Moza Al Shamsi Director of Sharjah Women’s Sports
H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports, has issued a Decree appointing Moza Mohammed Al Shamsi as the Director of Sharjah Women’s Sports, effective Monday, 1st July 2024.
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‘DIHAD+ Rome’ initiative launched at Italy’s Luiss University to support humanitarian work
DIHAD, the sustainable humanitarian organisation, today launched the "DIHAD + Rome" initiative under the theme "International Relations: The Positive Global Citizen Concept," at Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome, renowned globally for its academic excellence.