More than 4.2bn people still won’t have internet this year
The “connected world” has become a buzzword lately, with tech titans from Facebook to Google rushing to get people online. But a UN report...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives
DUBAI: Middle East's largest development and community foundation includes 1,400 development programmes and initiatives targeting 130 million in need through to 2025
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed...
We need a comprehensive vision to plan for future generations
Rotary Club of Giza Metropolitan hosted Dr. Ahmed Zaki Badr, the New Minister of Local and Administrative Development, at its annual education month gathering.
Dr. Zaki,...
ADNOC deserves excellence
In an initiative to improve performance at petrol stations in the United Arab Emirates, director of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Abdullah Salem...
‘Wonder material’ could reduce risk of lightning striking planes
Graphene could soon be protecting airliners from lightning strikes, with British company Haydale winning a contract to investigate practical uses for the “wonder material”.
The...
South African ‘masterpiece’ sold in auction
A valuable piece of art by Irma Stern which was being used as a kitchen pin board has been sold at auction for nearly...
Al Qalaa Holding Company celebrates and commends Thanawya Amma Top Achievers
Alqalaa Holding Company held a ceremony in co-operation with Algomhuria newspaper in order to honour thanawya amma top achievers. Attendants include Dr Ahmed Heikal,...
UN representatives in Al-Alamein and in Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Egypt’s candidacy for the Northern African non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the years 2016-2017 is on its way to become a reality; Ameera...
Kaaba to get new ‘kiswah’
More than 150 tailors in Saudi Arabia are racing against time to embroider nearly 120kg of gold strings on a giant silk piece of...
Arab leaders convene for the ‘Second Arab Conference’
by Amal Saeed
The Second Arab Conference began last Sunday in Cairo, organised by the Arab Federation for Human Resources Development in cooperation with the...
A major breakthrough in Alexandria Tramways
The northern coastal city is planning for a major breakthrough in its tramway network; writes Ameera Fouad
Tram Garden is now taking its turn after...