In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, the Jordanian American Commission for Educational Exchange (JACEE) hosted a reception last Thursday with His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal as keynote speaker. Prince El Hassan praised the history o…
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Sultan bin Ahmed attends 23rd edition of Sir Bu Nair Festival
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Friday afternoon the launch of the 23rd edition of the Sir Bu Nair Festival, being organised by the Environment and Protected Area…
Continue readingSyria, Venezuela discuss means to boost cultural relations
Syria and Venezuela discussed on Sunday means to boost cultural relations between the two countries.That came during a meeting between Minister of Culture Dr. Lubanah Mshaweh and Venezuelan Ambassador in Damarcus, Jose Gregorio Biomorgi.The two sides d…
Continue readingMansour bin Zayed Racing Festival for Purebred Arabian Horses to kick off tomorrow in Spain
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2023 (WAM) The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival for Purebred Arabian Horses will begin tomorrow in Galicia, Spain. Al Wathba Stallions Cup Competitions will take place over a distance of 1200 meters as part of th…
Continue readingThuraya launches new firmware to reinforce success of its leading flagship MarineStar solution
ABU DHABI, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobility arm of Yahsat, has announced the launch of a new multi-language software for Thuraya MarineStar, its award-winning maritime voice, tracking, and monitoring solution.The new firmware, “MNB_2.0_…
Continue readingSaudi Arabia, Syria welcome resumption of consular services, flights
Saudi Arabia and Syria Wednesday evening welcomed the resumption of consular services and flights between the two countries. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), a joint press statement was issued at the conclusion of the visit of Syrian Ministe…
Continue readingJordan braces for heavy rain Thursday, followed by warm weekend
Thursday’s weather will continue to be chilly and overcast in the north, central, and eastern regions of the country, with heavy rain possible during the morning hours, along with thunder and hailstorms that may be intense in some areas, the Jordan Me…
Continue readingWorld Bank allocates $200mln to repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
The World Bank (WB) announced $200 million in grant financing for a project that will repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. During the fall and winter months, more than 50 percent of Ukraine’s power infrastructure was damaged, resulting in power out…
Continue reading21 inmates released from Wau Central Prison
The administration of Wau Central Prison in Western Bahr el Ghazal State earlier in the year released at least 21 inmates who were arrested for petty crimes and ordered by courts to pay fines.Their release was initiated by the SPLM party at the state l…
Continue readingIOM hands over improved immigration Infrastructure to South Sudan govt
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has handed over an immigration facility to authorities at the Majokyithiu Point of Entry and Exit in the Eastern part of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a press release said.The improved border infrastr…
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