GENEVA, Around the world, some 160 million children work to earn a living, instead of going to school. That’s almost one in every 10 children.On Monday’s World Day against Child Labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) shared these staggeri…
Day: June 13, 2023
MIKATI CHAIRS CABINET SESSION AT 3:00 PM ON TUESDAY
Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, will chair at 3:00 pm on Tuesday a cabinet session to be held at the Grand Serail.The Prime Minister earlier met at the Grand Serail with French Ambassador to Lebanon, Anne Grillo, with whom he held a horizon to…
UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation
NEW YORK,Countries must address the “grave global harm” caused by the proliferation of hate and lies online, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday, launching a key report designed to shore up information integrity on digital platforms. A…
531,243 Pilgrims Arrived in Madinah
According to statistics from the Hajj and Visit Committee, which monitors the arrival and departure of pilgrims in Madinah, the number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Hajj this year has reached 531,243.378,698 p…
ADQCC launches Service for Verification of Prepackaged Products
ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) announced the launching of a new service for verifying Abu Dhabi manufactured pre-packaged products to ensure their conformity with specifications and conditions stipulated in Emirati legislat…
ITALIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE’S WORKSHOP “ITALY IN LEBANON: BUILDING A STRONGER PARTNERSHIP IN ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE”
The Italian Trade Agency Office in Beirut organized a 2-day mission of Italian companies to Lebanon dedicated to the energy and construction/infrastructure sectors, under the patronage of the Embassy of Italy, and in collaboration with the Italian Tra…
Chinese Lunar Probe to Carry Payloads From European, French Space Agencies
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp revealed on Tuesday that China’s next lunar probe Chang’e-6 will carry payloads from the European and French space agencies.The planned payloads are two scientific instruments for lunar surface research, the …
Hamad International Airport Issues Travel Advisory for Passengers Traveling during Eid Al Adha Holiday
Hamad International Airport issued a travel advisory stating that in order to ensure a seamless travel experience during the Eid Al Adha holiday, passengers are advised to use the short-term parking at Hamad International Airport.Hamad International Ai…
Sana’a experiences stands marking 3000 days of aggression
Stands was held in al-Thawra district in the capital Sana’a on Tuesday, marking a 3000 day of aggression and siege that matched by a 3000 days of the legendary Yemeni steadfastness.The vigils attended by some State’s officials, head of the Planning and…
Shura Council’s Presidium approves several reports of council’s committees
The Presidium of the Shura Council on Tuesday reviewed several reports submitted to it by the Council’s committees on economic and financial stability and the roles of national parties in strengthening national steadfastness, reducing traffic jams, and…
Expatriates Deputy Minister to Saba: We document violations of Saudi regime against Yemeni expatriates
Deputy Minister of Expatriate Affairs, Zayed Al-Riyami, confirmed that the ministry is documenting the violations of the Saudi regime against Yemeni expatriates, in order to submit them to international courts. Al-Riyami said in an interview with the Y…
Amiri decree assigns Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf to lead new cabinet
An Amiri decree was issued on Tuesday to appoint His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Prime Minister and assign him to form the new cabinet.Following is the text of the decree: “After reviewing the provisions of the constitutio…