DUBAI, Expo 2020 Dubai today welcomed visitors from across the world to the largest global gathering that will feature architectural marvels and a long list of technological innovations showcasing the ingenuity of more than 190 countries.The first Worl…
Month: October 2021
Mohammed bin Rashid tours Expo 2020 venue on the event’s first day
A-AA+DUBAI, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toured the venue of Expo 2020, which began in Dubai today.His Highness visited the pavilions of the UAE, USA, China and Kazakhstan on the…
Expo 2020 Dubai will shape coming era in history of civilisation: Saqr Ghobash
DUBAI, Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), emphasised that in implementing the directives and vision of its leadership, the UAE represents a unique development model and a global hub for achievements, as the stunning opening of…
Excited crowds flock to first day of Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, As Expo 2020 Dubai opened its doors to the world for the first time, crowds of visitors flocked to the spectacular site, eager to witness first-hand the first day of the first World Expo in the region.Excitement levels were already high before t…
Analysis: Expo 2020 opens doors of hope for humanity
ABU DHABI, With the stunning and unprecedented opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE has proved that it can challenge the impossible as desired by its prudent leadership under its vision to explore the future that would open the doors of hope fo…
Expo 2020’s masterful Opening Ceremony unites millions around the world
DUBAI, Aside from the 3,000-strong audience inside Al Wasl Plaza, millions across the globe tuned in to virtually view the eagerly awaited event. With the golden ring of connectivity – the inspiration for the Expo 2020 Dubai logo – raised to the trelli…
UAE announces 276 new COVID-19 cases, 365 recoveries, 3 deaths in last 24 hours
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 293,853 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue ex…
Elder care bylaw published in Official Gazette
The Official Gazette published the 2021 Aged Care Bylaw after it was endorsed by a Royal Decree.The bylaw stipulates the opening of an account for elder at the Ministry of Social Development, which is dedicated to provide appropriate social, health, ph…
Australian border to reopen for first time in pandemic
Australia will reopen its international border from November, giving long-awaited freedoms to vaccinated citizens and their relatives.Since March 2020, Australia has had some of the world’s strictest border rules – even banning its own people from leav…
JVA continues maintenance work on northern water facilities to meet winter demand
The Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) said that maintennace work is underway for water facilities, within its plan during the winter semester.The JVA cadres are following up on water drainage infrastructure and the cleaning of tunnel and box culverts, the …
Autumn weather prevails countrywide
Autumn weather is forecast in most parts of the Kingdom, on Friday, while hot conditions are expected in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the port city of Aqaba, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily update.Winds will be north…
UN agency says it needs $800m a year to assist Palestinians
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said it will seek a new injection of funds at an upcoming donor conference, after it withstood years of financial instability.UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told r…