As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 draw to a close, attention is turning to the next summer Olympic event – the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026. The YOG Dakar 2026 will take place across two weeks from 31 October 2026, bringing together the world’s best young athletes in Senegal

Tomorrow, the UAE will join the world in celebrating International Youth Day under the theme: "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development". The day is celebrated annually on August 12 to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential

Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, emphasized that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, considers youth as a valuable asset that needs to be nurtured and equipped with future skills. The country aims to invest

In the first half of the year, Korea's exports of memory chips to Taiwan increased by over 225 percent compared to the same period last year. This surge was driven by strong demand for high-performance high bandwidth memory (HBM) products, which was in turn fueled by the rapid

The Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), represented by TDRA Youth Council, organized the "Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development" forum in conjunction with International Youth Day, observed on 12 August every year. This initiative aims to support and realize the visions outlined by the UAE government

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Arab Youth Centre (AYC), emphasized that the UAE's leadership is making significant efforts and providing necessary resources to channel the energy of the youth towards the country's development. On International Youth Day, observed

The National Company for Rail Transport in Algeria has announced that the rail services on the line connecting Algeria to Tunisia will resume after a hiatus of nearly 30 years, according to media reports. The company stated that the official launch took place on Saturday, with the first commercial journey

The UAE Team ADQ has announced its lineup for the Tour de France Femmes, which is set to take place from August 12 to August 18. The team has assembled a strong roster, including Sofia Bertizzolo, Mikayla Harvey, Lizzie Holden, Karolina Kumiega, Erica Magnaldi, Silvia Persico, and Karlijn Swinkels. For

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote tax culture on a wider scale. The agreement involves organizing joint events to highlight the latest updates regarding tax legislation and procedures, with a

The National ICV Programme, under the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), is one of the UAE’s Projects of the 50. In H1 2024, it expanded its scope, leading to an injection of over AED48 billion into the national economy. This emphasizes the importance of the support provided

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 jolted areas near Tokyo on Friday, as reported by the national weather agency. According to Japanese news agency Kyodo News, the weather agency stated that the earthquake does not appear to be linked to the chance of a massive quake occurring

The UAE's ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ has carried out several humanitarian initiatives across the Gaza Strip to provide urgent aid to Palestinian facilities affected by harsh conditions and a shortage of living necessities. The operation has benefitted over 5.3 million people by distributing basic food supplies in

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law legalizing cryptocurrency mining in Russia. According to the Russian News Agency (TASS), the law introduces new concepts, including digital currency mining, mining pool, mining infrastructure operator, address identifier, and the individual who organizes mining pool activities. Mining itself is recognized as a

Arshad Nadeem, a javelin thrower, created history today by securing Pakistan's first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending the country's 32-year Olympic medal drought. Nadeem achieved a remarkable throw of 92.97 meters in his second attempt during the men's javelin throw

The Abu Dhabi Police and Egypt’s Ministry of Interior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at increasing collaboration in police and security training, and fortifying their strategic ties. This agreement is a significant advancement in deepening institutional cooperation, focusing on advanced training programs, knowledge exchange, and joint

The Department of Economic Development organized the 'Media Forum 2024' on Thursday alongside the closing ceremony of the "Economic Media Pioneers" diploma, a specialized program for young professionals. The forum was attended by the department's partners, officials, and leading media institutions. During the event,

Etihad Airways has announced that it will begin operating its A380 double-decker aircraft to Singapore (SIN) starting from February 1, 2025. Additionally, the airline will increase its flights to Thailand to 41 per week from October 27, 2024, up from the current 35 flights. The new schedule will include 21

A team of researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has developed a new approach that uses microwave technology to synthesize and fine-tune a novel type of membrane for water purification. This technique allows for the quick creation of covalent organic framework (COF) membranes, making it one of the

The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the Republic of Korea has been increasing sharply, signaling a resurgence of the virus nationwide during the summer months. According to Yonhap News Agency, health authorities reported that 861 people were admitted to hospitals for COVID-19 in the first week of August, marking

Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office, recently attended the annual event of the Sudanese Social Centre in Sharjah. This event celebrated the achievements of Sudanese creatives, high school students, and university graduates. The event took place at Al Zahra Hall in the

The European Union (EU) has announced a 43 million euro contribution to assist the Palestinian Authority in paying salaries and pensions for its employees and retirees in the West Bank. This financial aid is intended to help the Palestinian Authority meet part of its obligations to its civil servants amid

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the Open Call for the 13th edition of the Sikka Art & Design Festival. The festival will take place from January 31st to February 9th, 2025, at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha