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India’s media outlets this morning extensively reported the commissioning of the UAE’s first nuclear power reactor, the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Print, television, news websites and other media streams highlighted Barakah’s unique place as the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant. “The Hindu” newspaper noted that announcement of the commissioning …

Amitabh Bachchan has tested negative on his latest COVID-19 test, revealed his son Abhishek on Sunday, 2 August. He further added Amitabh has been discharged from the hospital. Abhishek, who had also tested positive for the coronavirus, was admitted to Nanavati hospital along with his father on 11 July. He will …

Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, have discussed ways to boost cooperation and bilateral ties between the UAE and Pakistan in labour issues. During the meeting, which was …

Planetarium: Muharram crescent will be born on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:42 AM, and will set about 34 minutes after sunset, hence the crescent moon sighting will be possible. Thursday 20 August shall mark the beginning of Muharram 1442 and the New Islamic Year, according to the astronomical calculation.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has conducted more than 42,428 COVID-19 tests in different regions of the country and reports: • 239 new cases of coronavirus from different nationalities, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 60,999. • The full recovery of 360 patients from the symptoms the …

More than 17.85 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 683,767​ have died, according to a Reuters tally published on Sunday, August 2nd. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in …

Russian media today highlighted the commissioning of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the United Arab Emirates’ first nuclear power reactor. TASS, Russia’s leading news agency, and Interfax Ltd, a privately-held independent major news agency in Russia, along with a number of Russian papers, including Kommersant, and Gazeta, as well as …

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended the success made by Emirati cadres in operating the Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the Arab world’s first plant for peaceful nuclear energy, as a moment of pride and the most historic achievement in the UAE’s …

Yas Water world will reopen on 4th of August following comprehensive health and safety measures set in place in line with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi guidelines.Measures in place across all attractions include mandatory online booking to adhere to a maximum capacity of 30% and temperature …

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 12 release date will be delayed until at least October after coronavirus lockdowns caused disruption to the global supply chain. The announcement means that the new product line will miss the tech firm’s customary September launch window. Confirmation of the delay followed rumours circulated …