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Sharjah Book Authority to host National Libraries Summit

Furthering its commitment to promoting books and literacy, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is organising the National Libraries Summit on November 8 – 9, 2021 at its headquarters in Sharjah. The two-day summit will be held in conjunction with the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) under the theme ‘Visibility, Engagement, Impact, and Collaboration’, and convene 50 national library directors and senior staff from 20 countries in Europe, North America, Africa and the MENA region.

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Pakistan eases visa curbs for Sikhs to grace religious event

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that their government is making special arrangements for Sikhs around the world to attend the upcoming celebrations of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak which will be held in Kartarpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

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Erdogan orders expulsion of 10 ambassadors from Turkey

The envoys issued a highly unusual joint statement on Monday saying the continued detention of Parisian-born philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala "cast a shadow" over Turkey.

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Fire in Dubai Marina Diamond 2 brought under control

The Dubai Civil Defence’s operations room received a report at 3:58am on Saturday stating that a fire had erupted in the Marina Diamond 2 building in the Dubai Marina area.

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VIDEO: Mohammed approves Hatta Master Development Plan

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai on Saturday approved Hatta Master Development Plan, which forms an integral part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

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UAE PAP administers 583 million doses of polio vaccine in Pakistan

Since the beginning of 2021, the campaign in Pakistan has succeeded in providing 75,148,404 doses of vaccination against polio, bringing the total number, provided by the campaign since 2014 and until 2021, to 583, 240,876 vaccination doses.

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UAE reports lowest daily coronavirus cases

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced 84 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 739,190.

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Eight killed as banned Pakistan’s Islamists party continues protest

The incident happened after thousands of Islamists launched their "long march" from the city toward the capital, Islamabad, demanding that the government release the leader of their outlawed party.

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India records 16,326 new coronavirus cases, 666 deaths in 24 hours

According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry that consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.16 per cent, currently at its highest peak since March 2020.

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Aid groups not enough to stave off Afghan humanitarian crisis: Red Cross

Afghanistan has been plunged into crisis by the abrupt end of billions of dollars in foreign assistance following the collapse of the Western-backed government and return to power by the Taliban in August.

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US drone strike kills Al Qaeda leader in Syria

Rigsbee said the killing of Al Matar will disrupt Al Qaeda's "ability to further plot and carry out global attacks threatening US citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians."

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Police cordon off area in New York after suspicious package found near UN building

According to police, the package was discovered around 10:45am outside the Turkish Consulate, located near the UN Headquarters on First Avenue in Turtle Bay.

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Journalist Shirazi faces anger of ministers over her article against Pakistan’s first lady, economic conditions

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill held a fiery media conference in which he lashed out at Shirazi for criticising the government’s economic policies in her article.

22 Oct 2021

Earthquake felt in Sharjah

This was announced by the Seismology Department of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), which monitors earthquake activities in the United Arab Emirates.

22 Oct 2021

Sheikh Mohammed visits Hatta with his sons

Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied during the visit by his sons, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and Sheikh Mansour Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

22 Oct 2021

VIDEO: Dhs51,000 fine, 12 traffic points for jumping red lights in Abu Dhabi

Under the law, motorists who jump red lights and have their cars impounded for 30 days will need to pay a fee of Dhs50,000 to secure their vehicle's release.

22 Oct 2021

Public Prosecution orders detention of media person for inciting hate speech

The prosecution said it would violate public morals, harm the public interest, and incite hate speech. Those who committed these crimes will be imprisoned for no less than five years, pay a fine of no less than Dhs500,000, and imprisonment and fine not exceeding Dhs50,000.

22 Oct 2021

Up to 180,000 health workers may have died from coronavirus by May 2021, says WHO

WHO and partners said that apart from huge concern over deaths, an increasing proportion of the workforce continue to suffer from burnout, stress, anxiety and fatigue.

22 Oct 2021

Fire kills 16 at Russian explosives factory

The blaze took place in the village of Lesnoy, 300 kilometres (185 miles) from the capital in the region of Ryazan. Authorities originally said 15 people had died, but later said one man who received severe burns had died in hospital.

22 Oct 2021

UAE registers 88 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours

The Ministry stressed in a statement on Friday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

22 Oct 2021

VIDEO: Man falls to death after fire breaks out in 61-storey luxury building in Mumbai

One panicky man was seen coming out of the burning floor, hanging onto a ledge, losing balance and falling to his death below. He was identified as Arun Tiwari, 30, according to the BMC Disaster Control.

22 Oct 2021

Alec Baldwin fired shot on movie set that killed cinematographer

Authorities are investigating after confirming that a prop firearm discharged by actor alec Baldwin, while producing and starring in a Western movie, killed the cinematographer and wounded the director.

22 Oct 2021

Awe-inspiring, gravity defying theatrical shows to topline SIBF

Besides books and authors, a colourful and entertaining combination of dance, music and interactive theatre await visitors at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) which will run from November 3-13 at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

21 Oct 2021

Space teaches gratitude, says Japanese female astronaut

Let not the seemingly boundless outer space engulf man of his limitations but let it be a means to help him understand and clasp to his bosom his and others’ limitations.

21 Oct 2021

VIDEO: Ain Dubai, world's tallest ferris wheel, opens its doors to adventure seekers and visitors

Sheikh Ahmed was introduced to the observation cabins of Ain Dubai, which provide visitors the perfect vantage point for 360-degree views of Dubai, over the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The 48 passenger cabins have the capacity to carry more than 1,750 visitors at once.

21 Oct 2021

Pak’s foreign minister agrees to ease border restrictions for Afghan business travellers

Qureshi said Pakistan was determined to help Afghanistan avoid a collapse of its economy and had agreed measures to ease some border restrictions and facilitate trade, including on-arrival visas for Afghan business travellers. "

21 Oct 2021

Russian cat caught smuggling drugs into prison


Employees of the Federal Penitentiary Service in Russia’s Ivanovskaya district have arrested a cat trying to transfer marijuana to Russian prisoners.

21 Oct 2021

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Sharjah Book Authority to host National Libraries Summit

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Pakistan eases visa curbs for Sikhs to grace religious event

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