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Known as the first female US secretary of state and a pop culture feminist icon, Madeleine Albright died yesterday at the age of 84, her family said. Albright fled Nazis as a child in Czechoslovakia during World War Two, but became the first female secretary of state of the United States. In an administration that avoided genocides in Rwanda and Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albright was a tough-talking diplomat. “We are heartbroken to announce that Dr Madeleine K Albright, the 64th US Secretary of State and the first woman to hold that position, passed away earlier today. The cause was cancer,” the family…

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned perfume and taste company, inaugurated its new regional hub today at Dubai Science Park. The inauguration was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman of Dubai Holding, and Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, Minister of Finance of Switzerland. Speaking at the inauguration, Sheikh Ahmed stated, “Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate has created a highly growth friendly environment that has attracted leading global, regional and local companies as…

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Yoshimasa Hayashi, Foreign Minister of Japan in Abu Dhabi. Both sides discussed ways to boost joint cooperation prospects in various fields and how to strengthen strategic relations between their countries. During the meeting, the two sides discussed regional and international issues, including the situation in Ukraine and the need for a national solution. They also reviewed issues of mutual interest, as well as regional and international developments. As a consequence of this crisis, the two ministers discussed efforts to achieve stability and balance on the…

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived today in Sharm El Sheikh on a visit of fraternity with Egypt. Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed upon his arrival at Cairo’s airport. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed is accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Vice, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, along with several other senior officials.

Samsung Electronics offers a complete package of the latest Galaxy innovations with the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G. Galaxy A series boasts a new processor, AI camera, expansive and smooth display, and two days of battery life. Its features include 5G connectivity, defense-grade security, a stylish and slim design, and advanced connectivity. To ensure a top-notch mobile experience, these devices have continuous One UI and Android OS updates. Create or share content easily with Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G cameras, which feature many of the powerful and fun features of the Galaxy S series. The quad-camera…

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met with the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, here at Qasr Al-Shati’ Palace. The Syrian President’s visit comes in the context of both countries’ keen interest in continuing consultation and coordination on issues of mutual interest. In his remarks, Sheikh Mohamed wished for goodness, peace, and stability to prevail in Syria and the entire region. He was briefed by President Bashar al-Assad on the latest developments in Syria. The two sides discussed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation and…

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced it has awarded framework agreements valued at $658 million (AED2.4 billion) for cementing services as part of its effort to expand its drilling capacity and enable drilling growth. Following a competitive tender process, framework agreements were awarded to Haliburton Worldwide Limited Abu Dhabi (Halliburton), Baker Middle East (Baker), Emirates Western Oil Well Drilling & Maintenance Co. (Emirates Western), NESR Energy Services (NESR) and Emjel Oil Field Services (Emjel). ADNOC’s onshore and offshore fields will be covered by these contracts, which will run for a period of five years and be renewable. As part…

Bahrain achieved the highest ranking among Arab countries in the World Happiness Report 2022, published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network at the United Nations. In the report, the Kingdom is ranked 21st out of 146 countries, an improvement of one position from last year. In the report, the Kingdom is among the ten countries that experienced the largest growth between 2008-2012 and 2019-2021. Based on the global indicators for social and economic development, these results are an affirmation of the Kingdom’s commitment to social and economic development with citizens at its core. According to the World Happiness Report 2022,…

Early Thursday, an earthquake hit south Iran, according to a research center. In social media posts, people in the United Arab Emirates reported feeling tremors. According to GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences, the earthquake took place at a depth of 10 kilometers, and its magnitude was 6.0 on the Richter scale while the US Geological Survey had it at 5.8. Approximately 60 kilometers north of Bandar Lengeh, an Iranian coastal town, seismic activity was reported. It struck at around 3:15 a.m. local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology said its network…

Emirates has confirmed that its daily service to Tel Aviv will begin on 23rd June 2022. The airline will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on this route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease worldwide and more borders open, Emirates Airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said, “We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to and from Tel Aviv this summer, and to offering them substantial connectivity to and through our Dubai hub.” “As well as unlocking tremendous pent-up…