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The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it has selected Hazzaa Al Mansoori as the prime astronaut and Sultan Al Neyadi as the backup astronaut for the International Space Station (ISS) mission. Al Mansoori and Al Neyadi are currently undergoing training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center …

The UAE and Saudi Arabia relief agencies have announced a joint initiative to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the devastating flash floods that recently hit Iran. The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, will coordinate with its Saudi counterpart on the best ways of implementing the initiative. A joint statement …

The third edition of CultureSummit Abu Dhabi has come to an end, with its inspiring schedule of panel sessions, interactive workshops, and artistic performances resulting in creative ideas and outcomes that will be translated into tangible positive change. Organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu …

A number of new projects will be inaugurated in Khor Fakkan on Saturday 13th April, marking a new phase in the development of the infrastructure and tourist facilities in this East Coast city. They have been undertaken on the directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme …

The Dubai Public Prosecution referred three Asians and two companies to court after they were charged with fraud, bribery, and theft of two million and 250,000 dirhams from a bank. Official documents revealed that the first defendant used the powers granted to him as a bank manager at a bank …

After nearly 30 years in power, Sudan president Omar al-Bashir has been ousted and arrested, the defence minister says. Mr Ibn Ouf said the “regime” was being removed and Mr Bashir would be kept in a safe place. He said Sudan’s constitution was being suspended, border crossings were being closed …

The Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority – Dubai has launched the first bus on the new route between Dubai and Al Ain Region. The initiative was organised in coordination with the Department of Transport, DoT, in Abu Dhabi. DoT affirmed that the new route will fulfill …

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck east of Japan’s island of Honshu on Thursday, Reuters quoted the United States Geological Service, USGS, as saying. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which struck 174 km (108 miles) east of the city of Hachinohe, at a …

A third day of panel sessions, interactive workshops, and artistic performances has come to an end at CultureSummit Abu Dhabi 2019. Organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the event is taking place through 11 April at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Over …

The number of people registered on the National Volunteering Platform, “Volunteers.ae,” amounted to 386,994 volunteers, according to the latest statistics from the official website of the platform. The platform offers 6,756 volunteering opportunities in over 420 organisations around the country to its members, enabling them to perform their social duties …