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British Barrister Steals Scene on Cannes Red Carpet
A British barrister turned actor was caught on camera stealing the scene on the red carpet at Cannes. The stage was set with images and video being broadcast to the globe with millions tuning in to...2024-06-04 3657 0 -
A GAME OF TWO HALVES BRITISH-ASIAN DRAMA ON IDENTITY AND SELF-DISCOVERY SET FOR UK RELEASE ON JUNE 7TH
Following its World Premiere at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival, the highly anticipated Indo-British sports drama, A Game of Two Halves, is set to make its global debut in 2024. Directed by acclaimed British Asian...2024-06-03 1600 0 -
Future Aviation Forum 2024 in Riyadh opens the door to global investments in Saudi Arabia.
The King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosted the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 from May 20–22, 2024, with the theme “Elevating Global Connectivity.” Under the auspices of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, custodian...2024-06-02 10399 0 -
Women and girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East to benefit from a new UK higher education programme
The Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, announces an ambitious £45 million higher education programme at the Education World Forum to deliver a better future for young people, particularly women and girls. new £45 million programme will...2024-05-22 1824 0 -
UK and Qatar to work together on a pathway to peace in the Middle East and health and medical support for Palestinians
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon was in Qatar for discussions on the war in Gaza and Ukraine. The Minister presented a new UK-Qatar partnership focused on providing health-related services to Palestinian evacuees in Qatar. Lord Ahmad...2024-05-22 1881 0 -
Historic first as companies spanning North America, Asia, Europe and Middle East agree safety commitments on development of AI
New commitments to develop AI safely have been agreed with 16 AI tech companies spanning the globe, including companies from the US, China and the Middle East, marking a world-first on the opening day of the AI Seoul Summit. As two days...2024-05-21 6721 0 -
Infectious disease safety measures reminder to Hajj pilgrims
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) are issuing their annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases which may...2024-05-20 1276 0 -
Prime Minister announces new funding to stop the boats
Prime Minister and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to hold talks in Vienna on illegal migration. Pair expected to agree joint statement committing to closer cooperation to counter this seismic and pan-European challenge Extra funding for the National Crime...2024-05-20 1262 0 -
An interview with Medieval Arab Cooking researcher Professor Daniel Newman
Daniel Newman is an Arabic Studies professor at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom. He specialized in Middle Eastern and Arabic studies. His scholarly interests over the years have included Arabic travel literature, 19th-century Arab...2024-05-20 5760 0 -
A new premium economy cabin introduced to a B777-300ER by Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific modified the B777-300ER to make the travel experience even more remarkable for its passengers. Cathay Pacific, the airline based in Hong Kong, unveiled its brand-new Premium Economy cabin, which raises the standard for privacy...2024-05-19 6473 0