A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky, and people from seven nearby villages have been evacuated, authorities said on Sunday.
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UAE President receives phone call from President of Democratic Republic of Congo
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dubai’s Global Prompt Engineering Championship begins tomorrow, featuring participants from 13 countries
The Global Prompt Engineering Championship will kick off tomorrow under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).
UAE achieved great strides in public, higher education: Zaki Nusseibeh
Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), stressed that the UAE has achieved great strides in recent years in the field of public and higher education, aligning with national goals for sustainable education.
SEWA connects power to 1,135 projects
He further emphasised that the authority is working on expanding the use of smart meters in the Emirate of Sharjah as part of its digital transformation strategy to enhance the services provided to subscribers. These efforts include the installation and replacement of old meters with smart meters in residential, commercial, and industrial areas, contributing to the development of projects and providing better services to subscribers.
CREWS Initiative approves US$ 77 mn to provide life-saving early warning systems in vulnerable countries
The Climate Risk and Early Warnings Initiative (CREWS Initiative) has approved funding to boost progress towards providing life-saving early warning systems in vulnerable Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by the end of 2027.
WTISD: Celebrating digital innovation for sustainable development
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marked its 159th birthday on 17 May with a fast-paced online event celebrating the power of technologies to build a better future for humanity.
Emirati Human Resources Development Council offer 50 private sector job opportunities for Emiratis
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council, in collaboration with Al Ghurair and Amana Group, proudly announced the offering of 50 private sector job opportunities to Emiratis during a highly successful Career Open Day held at the Al Khawaneej Majles.
ADJD marks International Day of Families with various events
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) marked the International Day of Families, celebrated on 15th May of every year, with a series of diverse events aimed at strengthening family bonds and fostering community cohesion.
UAE dedicates resources to knowledge-based development: Fatima bint Mubarak
H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has underscored the UAE's unwavering commitment to fostering a future founded on knowledge and human development, emphasising the nation's dedication to building a robust developmental framework rooted in education and innovation.