BlogsAugust 8, 2017
Meet the UAE’s shadow teachers who are changing the lives of students of determination
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), commonly known as shadow teachers, play a critical role in helping students of determination integrate into mainstream school systems in the UAE. These dedicated professionals provide individualized academic and emotional support, significantly impacting the lives of the students they work with. Clement Ojieaga transitioned from the...
Continue ReadingNorth Korea and Russia’s Dangerous Partnership: A Growing Threat to Global Security
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the cooperation between North Korea and Russia has rapidly escalated. By October 2024, North Korea was confirmed to have sent troops to support Russian forces, signaling that the North Korea–Russia relationship has evolved from a transactional alliance into a more strategic...
Continue ReadingMcLaren Wins F1 Constructors’ Championship in Finale at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lando Norris overcame a chaotic start for the team to convert from pole position and claim his fourth victory in one of the sport’s most competitive seasons. McLaren navigated a tense start to win the constructors’ championship in the 2024 Formula One season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix...
Continue ReadingUAE leaders congratulate President of Kenya on Independence Day.
ABU DHABI - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya on his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour...
Continue ReadingFree Style Show Kicks Off Tomorrow at Liwa International Festival
The Liwa International Festival 2025, Abu Dhabi's premier winter destination, is set to launch tomorrow with its highly anticipated opening event, the Free Style Car Show. Held at the iconic Moreeb Dune arena under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region,...
Continue ReadingChina’s NEVs Account for 40% of Total Auto Sales in First 11 Months of 2024
BEIJING – China's production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) saw significant growth in the first 11 months of 2024, with both metrics rising by over 30% year-on-year. For the first time, NEV sales exceeded 40% of total automobile sales, according to the latest data. China Central Television (CCTV)...
Continue ReadingFintech Abu Dhabi Reaffirms the Emirate’s Role as a Global Hub for Financial Innovation
ABU DHABI – Fintech Abu Dhabi returned for its highly anticipated eighth edition, solidifying its position as the Middle East’s largest fintech festival and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for financial innovation. As a key highlight of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the event brought together an...
Continue Reading2024 Poised to Be the Hottest Year on Record: WMO Report
GENEVA – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that 2024 is on track to become the hottest year on record, largely due to the diminishing cooling influence of the La Niña climate phenomenon. La Niña is characterized by the extensive cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and...
Continue ReadingSharjah Media City launches ‘Shams Award for Arabic Content’
SHARJAH - Sharjah Media City “Shams" has announced the launch of the “Shams Award for Arabic Content", an initiative aimed at fostering a culture of excellence within the media industry. This award has been developed in line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme...
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