UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development on World Environment Day. In a message posted on the social media site X, Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the necessity of collaborating with the international community to advance meaningful climate actions. He emphasised the UAE's continuous efforts to create a healthier, more resilient world for future generations. This year's World Environment Day theme is "Beat Plastic Pollution," bringing urgent attention to the g
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea. Modi underlined his desire to work closely with the next leader to strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership. In his greeting to X, Modi said, "Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-myung on being elected President of the Republic of Korea. I look forward to working with you to expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership." Lee Jae-myung, of South Korea's centre-left Democratic Party, officially assumed office following a c
India has won the presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025-2028 term, receiving 87 votes against Austria's 54 during the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting in Brussels. This win marks the first time in the IIAS's 100-year existence that the President was elected via ballot. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions stated that this is the first time India has been granted this historic mandate. Since 1998, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has represented India at IIAS. The IIAS is a federa
Indian passports are scheduled to undergo a significant transformation in 2025, with technical advancements and user-friendly features that promise to modernise travel for millions of Indians, particularly the over 3.5 million expats living in the UAE. The new e-passports will include RFID chips that store fingerprints, facial data, and digital signatures. These chips comply with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and promise to speed up border control while increasing security. Applicants in the UAE will automatically get e-passports for new or renewed documents. The r
In a historic move, global IT titans have joined together to establish Stargate UAE, an advanced AI supercluster in Abu Dhabi. The effort, backed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brings together industry titans G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco. The collaboration intends to build next-generation AI infrastructure at the newly established 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus, demonstrating a worldwide commitment to AI advancement. Several dignitaries attended the launch event, including H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and H.H. Shei
Thailand has launched a new digital tourism campaign, "Tiew Tua Thai Suk Kan Yai Wai Jai Grab" ("Explore Thailand, Enjoy More, Trust Grab"), in collaboration with Grab. This plan intends to increase domestic and international tourism by encompassing 55 provinces across the country. The campaign leverages Grab's digital ecosystem, which encompasses ride-hailing, meal delivery, and personalised travel experiences, making travel more convenient and seamless. The promotion incentivises visits to both major sites and undiscovered treasures by offering discounts through promo codes such as "AMAZ
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The United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation have joined forces to combat malnutrition in Yemen, starting a campaign aimed at lowering child mortality by 20% over the next two years. This comprehensive program, backed by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work, focuses on the island of Socotra, which faces enormous problems due to food insecurity and disease epidemics. Socotra's frail health system struggles with insufficient resources and a scarcity of competent medical personnel, making it difficult to manage outbreaks like cholera, measles, and den
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 in a spectacular ceremony that featured intense competition from around the world. Miss Ethiopia was the first runner-up, followed by Miss Poland in third and Miss Martinique in fourth. The crowning moment was a huge milestone for Opal, who was previously named Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22. Tero Entertainment and TPN Global made the announcement, paving the way for her incredible international journey. Opal was born on March 20, 2003, in Phuket and grew up in the hospitality industry as the daughter of hoteliers. She per
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a unique ₹300 coin commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Malwa's 18th-century monarch, Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. The ceremony took place at the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan, which was hosted at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal. This commemorative coin, released by the Union Ministry of Culture, depicts a delicately embossed portrait of Ahilyabai Holkar, symbolising her long-lasting influence on Indian history. The Ministry of Finance announced the issue of this special-edition coin in a gazette. Before the unveiling, Prime Minister Modi pa