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Furthering The Values Of Tolerance And Coexistence

In Iraq, Christian presence goes back nearly to the time of Christ. They subscribe to a number of rites and denominations, of which the Chaldean Catholic is the largest sect, along with Syriac Catholics, Assyrians and several Orthodox churches

Pandemic Chance To Identify Growth Areas, UAE Tells World

‘Every year in the past, mankind has faced different challenges. 2020 was a milestone – although we faced challenges, we found opportunities. Our healthcare system was tested...,’ says Gergawi; first day of the WGS Dialogues focuses on major shifts in vital sectors.

PM Wants US-Like Electronic Voting System For Pakistan

Imran tells cabinet that he wants the use of technology such as EVM in the elections and updates on mechanisms being developed to ensure overseas Pakistanis can vote; $1,000b laundered out of poor countries every year: Report

COVID-19 PCR test must once a week for government staff

Employees who have completed 28 days after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, will have to conduct the PCR test once a month

Authorities seize huge cache of neswar

AL DHAID: The inspectors of the Operations Department of the municipality of Al Dhaid city raided a factory manufacturing prohibited neswar, and a warehouse containing raw materials for the manufacture of neswar, in a farm in the Saih Al Muhab area, during inspection campaigns organised to monitor violations and distortions of the general appearance.

Abu Dhabi Quarantine List Removes More Countries

PCR test must for attending events in Abu Dhabi; Dubai starts mobile vaccine clinics; UAE reports 2,483 new cases, 13 deaths; fully vaccinated people can gather without masks in US; Italy’s virus toll tops 100,000.

Aurat March Held Across Pak Cities To Mark Women's Day

Alvi emphasises on women empowerment through beter health and education, hereditary rights and financial independence; govt to lit 7m women out of poverty: Nishtar

Empowerment Of Women Helps Globe Grow Healthy

Helping women empower themselves helps the world heal, move on and move forward from the continuing scourge of COVID-19

England's Children Go Back To School After Lockdown

Resumption of classroom teaching was first step on a path which govt hopes will see life return to normal by late June, after a wrenching crisis that has seen UK endure one of the world’s worst virus death tolls

Sheikh Hamdan Launches ‘Dubai Schools' Project

Dubai has invested in quality education to create a future where scientific curiosity, the quest for knowledge, innovation, a spirit of collaboration and national values drive progress and development

Reopening schools is step towards normality: Boris

It is because of the determination of every person in this country that we can start moving closer to a sense of normality and it is right that getting our young people back into the classroom is the first step, says UK PM

Protesters defiant as Suu Kyi arty official dies in custody

Police fire stun grenades and tear gas to break up a sit-in protest by tens of thousands of people in Mandalay; Myanmar asks India to return cops who crossed border following a coup in their country

Over 11,000 surveillance cameras in Sharjah

Major General Al Shamsi said that the Sharjah Police have adopted a proactive approach to ensure their readiness for all future challenges and opportunities

Being a woman in the ‘new normal' is really challenging

‘The last year saw me being a mother, wife, daughter, friend, coach, founder, employer, and teacher. Lots of hats to wear, only one head to wear them on’

Agile governance key to social progress, says VP

UAE reports 2,613 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths; UK students back to class; Italy mayor accused of vaccine queuejumping resigns; Austria suspends AstraZeneca vaccine after death; Auckland emerges from lockdown.

Expo Centre woos shoppers with 43 exhibitions in 2021

By organising and hosting a slew of fantastic events and activities, the Expo Centre has established a strong foothold in the management of trade exhibitions at the global level

Shurooq brings two new parks into being, one only for females

Shurooq has opened Kshisha and Shaghrafa parks in Al Rahmaniyah neighbourhood; facilities include theatre, jogging track, gym, skatepark and sports courts in addition to play areas

Sharjah has an amazing culture, says French envoy

There’s a level of confidence and solidarity which is very deep between the UAE and France, remarks Xavier Chatel

Peaceful co-existence is need of the hour: Leaders

Hostility, extremism and violence are not born of a religious heart, they are betrayals of religion, says Pope; minorities should live like all Iraqis, in security and peace and with full constitutional rights: Al Sistani.

Mohammed Abdullah wins 21st Fazza Championship for Youlah

Mohammed Abdullah received Dhs1 million grand prize; Hussein Al Jissmi, Ahlam and Eidha Al Minhali performed on stage in the last Youlah episode

UAE Reports 3,072 New COVID-19 Cases

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 242,742 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

Combat Corruption, Embrace Diversity, Pope Urges Iraqis

‘Only if we learn to look beyond our differences and see each other as members of the same human family will we be able to begin an effective process of rebuilding...’

Let Arms Go Silent And Fight Corruption: Pope

Pope asks Iraqi officials to ‘combat the scourge of corruption,’ calls Yazidis ‘innocent victims of senseless atrocities,’ honours massacre victims at Baghdad church; Grand Imam of Al Azhar and Council of Muslim Elders praise courageous visit.

US Daily Cases Decline As 70% Back Biden's Virus Response

With cases declining and vaccines rolling out, several US states being jettisoning mask-wearing rules — much to the chagrin of Biden, who called the move ‘Neanderthal thinking’

Biden praises Indians, says ‘You guys are incredible'

White House released the announcement by Biden and Harris appointing Chiraag Bains and Pronita Gupta to those positions on the Domestic Policy Council

India Vaccinates Record 1m Against Virus In A Day

UAE reports 2,742 new cases, 17 deaths and administers 35,674 doses of vaccine; Kuwait to impose curfew, close parks as cases rise; EU opens way for Russian jabs; African nations to begin vaccination drive by end of March, says WHO.

Oil Prices Rise After Saudi Arabia Urges Caution, Vigilance On Market

Brent crude futures were up $1.01, or 1.6%, at $65.08 a barrel by 1443 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 84 cents, or 1.4%, to $62.12

Pact Between UAE, Philippines On Filipino Workers A ‘Historic Model'

‘The move reflects the strong commitment and leadership of our government to address the vulnerabilities of the Filipino domestic workers who come legally or irregularly to the UAE’

Stop Murdering Protesters, UN Tells Myanmar's Military

It is utterly abhorrent that security forces are firing live ammunition against peaceful protesters across the country, says Bachelet as demonstrations continue across the country

Iranian Government Denounced For Occupying UAE's Three Islands

Arab foreign ministers have re-affirmed their support for UAE’s full sovereignty over its three islands occupied by Iran