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The EU is thinking about whether or not to categorise Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. The circulate comes after the IRGC warned Iranians that Saturday might be their remaining day of taking to the streets to protest towards the demise of Mahsa Amini, in a signal that Iran can also additionally accentuate its already fierce clampdown on vast unrest. Amini, 22, died withinside the custody of the country's “morality police” on September thirteen even as traveling Tehran together along with her more youthful brother. “I made it clean remaining week that we can release some other package deal of sanctions, that we can take a look at how we also can listing the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation,” Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock informed broadcaster ARD on Sunday. Berlin remaining week stated it changed into tightening access regulations on Iran past an already introduced EU sanctions package deal. Germany condemn

  Long earlier than Boris Johnson warned remaining yr that Alexandria will be “misplaced below the waves”, some of the Egyptian metropolis’s citizens should see that some thing became now no longer pretty proper of their historical town. Summer is a whole lot warmer than it was and drags on till October, even November, they note. Winter, they complain, is now a whole lot less warm than they don't forget it to be  or 3 many years ago. Winter downpours are heavier and greater frequent, they lament. And it’s now no longer simply hearsay. Experts were sounding the alarm, pronouncing weather alternate is wreaking havoc in Alexandria, a metropolis that became as soon as a bastion of lifestyle and technology and now a cramped town of 7 million. The sea stage is growing regularly growing and the metropolis’s low-mendacity regions will be absolutely below water 30 years from now. It rose with the aid of using 5.6 centimetres among 1944 and 1990, and for the reason that 2006, it's been

  Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter on Thursday when troubled months of back and forth throughout that the rich person questioned the particular numbers of users on the social media platform however finally gave in as a drawn-out proceeding method neared. The closing of the deal was rumored by varied media citing sources and investors. However, no official announcement or regulative filing has nonetheless to point that the agreement has been finalised. The big apple exchange told investors it might suspend commercialism in Twitter shares before Friday' gap bell in anticipation of the deal' completion.

  His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency William Samui Ruto, President of the friendly Republic of Kenya, at the President's Residence in the capital, Nairobi. His Excellency conveyed  the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, "may God protect him" and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the State and  Ruler of Dubai from   His Excellency welcomed His Excellency's visit and stressed the depth of the Emirati friendship. Kenyans. He also reiterated his country's interest in expanding trade ties with the United Arab Emirates to boost development efforts in both countries. For his part, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stated that the relationship between the UAE and the Republic of Kenya is continuously advancing, stressing the UAE's enthusiasm to strengthen common cooperative

  This year's United Nations Day coincides with the UAE's 50th anniversary of joining the international organisation , according to Mageed Yahia, UN Resident Coordinator ad interim for the UAE and WFP Director in the UAE and Representative to the GCC. This highlights the UAE's significant role in hosting international organisation offices in the country.   In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the occasion, Yahia said that the UAE is home to close to 30 UN organisations that collaborate closely with the UAE government in a number of key areas. She also said that all UN sub-offices in the UAE work to strengthen partnerships with the GCC nations so that they can gain from their global efforts, particularly in humanitarian and development work in many parts of the world.     He emphasised that this event serves as a timely reminder of the crucial role the United Nations has played in fostering a culture of peace and security and achieving development despite

  Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will are searching for to steady extra herbal fueloline substances from the   United Arab Emirates   at some stage in a go to to Abu Dhabi this week geared toward decreasing his country’s heavy power dependence on Russia, his workplace stated on Monday. Austria has been scrambling considering the fact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to discover opportunity reassets of herbal fueloline, essential for heating and a few power-extensive industries generating items along with metal and paper. Most of Austria’s power comes from renewables, specifically hydropower.  “We are properly organized for the approaching winter. Our garage centers are nearly full. We have additionally drastically decreased our dependence on Russian fueloline, from 80% to 50%,” Nehammer became quoted as pronouncing in a assertion issued with the aid of using his workplace. He can be traveling to Abu Dhabi together along with his finance minister and fellow conservative Magnus Brunn

  The   United Arab Emirates   will hold its fifth Culture Summit in Abu Dhabi next week to celebrate its cosmopolitan people and cement its status as the world center of culture. The Emirates have long invested in international culture and its capital is home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Arabian Peninsula’s largest art museum, and the summit includes a guided tour of the museum. It also houses the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum of Contemporary Art, an offshoot of the original museum in New York. The UAE is indeed a global cultural hub, Johan Burger, director of executive education at the University of the United Arab Emirates’ College of Business and Economics, told The Media Line that this is partly due to its large and diverse expat population of B’huth, the Dubai Center for Public Policy Research, told The Media Line that the UAE is a global cultural one because of its “demographic inclusivity” and “the country’s emphasis on cultural values ​​that unite diverse religions and cultures.

  UAE become a pioneer and c ontinued to support global efforts to combat polio, which contributed to saving lives and improving the quality of millions of children around the world  and its efforts to reduce diseases and epidemics, reduce the impact of crises and disasters, improve the lives of individuals everywhere around the world, and preserve their health and safety The UAE Pakistan Vaccination Assistance Programme has administered round six hundred million doses of polio vaccine in Pakistan on account that 2014, protective 102 million children. In which the UAE has firmly stood by the polio programme with vital yearly contributions and in pleas for extra funding to address unforeseen challenges such as COVID-19  Through the Emirates Polio Campaign initiative, the UAE Pakistan Assistance Programme (UAE-PAP) plays an important role in driving eradication efforts at the frontline of Pakistan’s most vulnerable communities. In 2020, as part of the Emirates Polio Campaign, UAE-PAP su

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said that the Land Transport Law, which turned into issued through the country for the duration of the beyond years, contributed to strengthening the country's role withinside the discipline of land shipping and its international management in avenue shipping and avenue quality, and attaining a sustainable surroundings and infrastructure at the same time as keeping the surroundings to reap a parallel  In a press release, the ministry said that the land shipping regulation additionally contributed to attaining a pioneering overall performance withinside the discipline of environmental sustainability, because it turned into organized to discover a main international shipping machine that meets the wishes in an environmentally sustainable, safe, dependable and extra powerful manner, and additionally contributed to advancing the monetary improvement process. It additionally helped decorate the extent of protection on federal roads, lessen t

  Dubai will hold an international conference to discuss the future of the fight against epidemics in the world, how to prepare for it and how to limit its impact. The conference will be attended by scientists specializing in epidemiology,  sterilization and virus prevention experts. , and doctors involved in the treatment of viral and infectious diseases. The conference will present the experience of America's “MicroSave” sterilization technology , which has received US  Food and Drug Administration   approval certificate, US Environmental Protection Agency approval, European Conformity Mark and  Saudi Food and Drug Authority. The conference will address the importance of relying on oxidized water for sterilization and response to viruses and epidemics, as a technology that has proven absolutely effective in eliminating viruses, especially in  the fight against the “Covid-19 “-epidemic. Conference General Director Safa Qaddoumi said that the event was a proactive step to predict

Israel has expressed its “deep concern” approximately reviews that Iran is assisting Russia with drones which might be getting used to assault Ukrainian cities. The issues had been made in the course of a telecellsmartphone name among Israeli high minister Yair Lapid and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday. The assembly mentioned Kyiv's request for air and missile defence structures and era to shoot down the drones. Mr Kuleba tweeted that he knowledgeable Mr Lapid approximately the “unspeakable suffering, lack of existence and destruction resulting from Russian missiles and Iranian-made drones”.

  Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are associate "affront" to the international community and to the Yemeni people , U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking aforementioned on Friday. Mr Lenderking' comments came one year since the rebels appropriated the headquarters of the US embassy within the capital Sana'a and detained dozens of former employees, several of whom were later released. The compound housed the US embassy till 2015, once the US suspended operations there attributable to the continued war between the Houthis and also the internationally recognised government, with America moving its ambassador and key staff to Saudi Arabia. The rebel' actions are associate "affront to the complete international community, however additional significantly to Yemenis themselves", Mr Lenderking said.

The UAE has increased its strong and active presence in various international business organizations and institutions thanks to growing global trust in the abilities of the country's children and youth as the main engine of the wheel of development, construction and progress. The strong presence of UAE children and youth in global economic decision-making arenas as members Reflects  global trust in the state and its competences in various fields. and economic issues of interest to the international community. There is no doubt that the success of the Emirati experience in building, developing and managing these national competencies and strengthening their presence in international institutions was largely aided by the forward-looking vision of the wise leadership that outlined the future path for the Emirati Youth of the nation and provided all the means  of progress and excellence to be ambassador of the state and transmit to the world its authentic values ​​and its path full of

  As part of its ongoing commitment to the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) agenda, Emirates NBD will be planting 3,000 trees surrounding Jubail Mangrove Park in  Abu Dhabi.   The initiative follows an agreement with Jubail Island, a haven of exclusive living, sprawled across 4,000 hectares of mangrove forests and coastal estuaries in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UAE stepped up its ambition to expand its mangrove cover by promising to plant 100 million mangroves by 2030. With the UAE aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and COP28 taking place in the UAE next year, the banking group is aligning itself with the UAE’s dedication to biodiversity. This strategic agreement with Emirates NBD exemplifies the importance of how vital the environment is for businesses and the efforts that are being taken to create a sustainable future for all. This initiative is in line with Jubail Island’s commitment to increase the capital’s green urban space by planting 1 million mangrove trees

Recently the Emirates has provided similar relief aid in recent months in addition to sending planes carrying aid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and Moldova Now October this year, The UAE President,   His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan   has ordered the provision of additional humanitarian relief aid worth $100 million to Ukrainian civilians affected by the Ukraine crisis. Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, underscored that the additional aid stems from the belief of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed in the importance of solidarity in times of war and conflict, and the UAE’s continued efforts to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the Ukraine crisis.

  WHO announced will adopt the UAE government accelerators model to speed up the achievement of its strategic goals and initiatives, and to ensure providing of healthy lifestyles and prosperity for all ages.  aims to promote the acceleration of service delivery in the fields of global health care and wellbeing by adopting the UAE government accelerators model to implement initiatives, develop solutions and projects, as well as build capabilities and competencies.  UAE is keen to share successful work models and advanced initiatives developed over the past years to support international efforts in achieving the global sustainable development goals  through building comprehensive health plans and strategies for a better future.   UAE government and the WHO will promote their partnership elevating efficiency for the health sector, by placing health challenges a global priority and support the adoption of WHO strategies on a larger scale covering the areas of capacity building, preparing l

  According to new data issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the total value of foreign aid provided by the UAE from the start of 2021 to mid-August 2022 amounted to some Dh13 billion.  The data also showed that a wide range of sectors and programmes benefitted from the aid provided by the UAE, with public programmes accounting for the largest share with over Dh4.547 billion, followed by the health sector with over Dh2.565 billion, programmes aimed at providing various commodities with over Dh1.989 billion, social services with over Dh1.314 billion, and education with nearly Dh547 million.  The transport and storage sectors also received aid worth over Dh414 million, programmes aimed at supporting peace and security received over Dh273 million, the water and public health services sectors received Dh268 million, government and civil society initiatives received nearly Dh224 million, and services that support the energy sector received some

  UAE signed a $25 million agreement to support Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem. The agreement is part of the UAE's continuing efforts to support Palestinian healthcare institutions, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation and the Office of the UN Special Co-ordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. The 250-bed hospital, which was established in 1968, plays a big role in providing health services to the Palestinian community. Services include cardiology, orthopaedics, paediatric medicine and neurology, in addition to comprehensive general healthcare. It also serves as a teaching hospital and research facility for Al Quds University Faculty of Medicine.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that health is not a luxury, but a human right, and it is central to development,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “We thank the United Arab Emirates for its generous donation, leading role, and commitment to improving the delivery of quality he

  With the vision of its leadership, the UAE is a beacon of hope and charitable and humanitarian work that makes a positive impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. UAE 1 Billion Meals initiative provided food support to underprivileged and undernourished individuals and families in a number of cities and villages in India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Philippines, and Cambodia. The meals, in the form of food parcels comprising ingredients to enable individuals and families to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for several weeks, were delivered directly to approximately 75,000 beneficiaries In addition, 100,000 meals were distributed in Surigao, Bubuthag, and Baghdaian in the Philippines, and another 100,000 meals were distributed to beneficiaries in Phahkong, Kampong Som and Kamion in Cambodia. Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, our cooperation is ongoing to support those in need and provide aid

  "We have counted 40 dead in total. 58 miners were able to save themselves," Mr Soylu said following one of Turkey's deadliest industrial accidents in years on Friday. A tearful Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said: "We are approaching the end of the rescue operation." Earlier, Mr Soylu put the death toll at 28 miners, saying that efforts were ongoing to rescue nearly 15 others trapped hundreds of metres underground at the mine in Amasra. Mr Soylu earlier put the number of trapped miners at about 50, out of 110 believed to be working in the mine at the time of the blast, in two separate areas between 300 and 350 metres below ground.

  In Syria   Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed an artificial intelligence system that can diagnose   Parkinson’s disease   and its severity by examining a patient’s nightly breathing patterns. The system, developed by a team at MIT's Jameel Clinic headed by   Syrian -born digital health expert Prof Dina Katabi, can detect Parkinson’s earlier than ever before.    We mostly diagnose Parkinson’s today through the motor symptoms that it is known for, tremors, stiffness etc.,” she said. “The problem is that the onset of the disease is five to 10 years before these symptoms show, so by the time they manifest it’s too late to do any more than just manage the symptoms.”  “Even if you have the best Parkinson’s expert in the world, you can’t just give them a breathing signal and ask whether this person has Parkinson’s or not,” she said. “They would not have an answer. The machine can see patterns that are very difficult for us humans to see, because they are

  The Kingdom of Bahrain said that the talks held by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed in Saint Petersburg with the Russian President Vladimir Putin is part of His Highness’ keenness to continue the unremitting efforts to end the war in Ukraine  and  has valued the significant efforts made by the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to reach a peaceful solution of the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy. In a statement carried out by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the Kingdom's appreciation for the efforts made by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in this regard, which, it said “reflects the UAE's policy in supporting peace and stability in both regional and international arenas.”

  “I am aware of your concerns about how the situation is developing in general and of your wish to help with resolving all controversial issues, including the crisis that’s happening now,” Putin said at the start of their meeting Tuesday in St Petersburg. “I’d like to point out that it’s indeed a substantial factor that allows us to use your influence for moving toward resolving the situation.”  The President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , on Tuesday emphasised the need to keep dialogue between Russia and Ukraine open. During his visit to Kremlin Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the bilateral ties between their countries.  President Putin provided a detailed brief to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed on the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and on Russia's efforts to maintain nuclear security. For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said that UAE is continuing to monitor the situation at the plant. The UAE has pl

    The historical and strategic relations that unite the two friendly countries are based on a legacy of constructive and fruitful cooperation over five decades   UAE and the Russian Federation have strong, well-established and developed strategic relations, and are united by a fruitful strategic partnership that embodies the common will of both friendly countries to further develop these relations to achieve a prosperous and sustainable future for the two friendly countries and their peoples. The Emirati-Russian relations witnessed a qualitative leap with the announcement of the strategic partnership between the two countries in 2018. The cooperation between the two countries has strengthened in many areas of common interest thanks to the keenness of their leadership.

    Demonstrators in several cities in the Kurdish-populated west of the country on Sunday night chanted  Slogans  and twirled headscarves, rejecting coercive religious dress codes, according to several videos posted by the opposition media outlet Iran International.  On Monday, the sound of apparent gunshots and explosions echoed through the Kurdish city of Sanandaj, as well as in the village of Salas Babajani near the border with Iraq, according to a Kurdish group called the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. Hengaw posted footage it described as smoke rising in one neighbourhood in Sanandaj, with what sounded like rapid rifle fire echoing through the night sky as the shouts of people could be heard.

  China Manned Space Agency announced last week that 12 to 14 reserve astronauts will be selected, including pilots, space flight engineers and payload experts. The announcement comes as the construction of the Tiangong space station is nearing completion, with the third and final module expected to be launched in October. “In order to meet the needs of the follow-up missions of the manned space project, the selection of the fourth batch of reserve astronauts in the country has been started recently,” the space agency said. Astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuhe are already on board the station.

  Sali Hafez was  lauded as a hero   by many in Lebanon after she broke into a BLOM Bank branch in Beirut and pressured bank employees to hand over $12,000 and the equivalent of about $1,000 in Lebanese pounds from her account. She then went into hiding in the Bekka Valley, but handed herself into authorities on Wednesday night . Lebanon has been engulfed by an economic crisis since 2019, which has been described by the World Bank as one of the worst in modern history. Much of the country has been plunged into poverty and the local currency has plummeted in value by more than 95 per cent. There are severe shortages of basic essentials including bread, electricity, medicine and water.