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When Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, stepped up at the Emirates International Press Conference, she didn’t just rattle off big numbers—she put the country’s soul on display. The UAE, she said, has sent out over Dh370 billion in humanitarian aid. That’s touched more than a billion people worldwide. For the UAE, giving …

Southeast Asia is establishing itself as a cryptocurrency powerhouse globally, with the market expected to grow in terms of revenue to $9.2 billion by 2025 with almost a doubling of revenue to $194.4 billion by 2033. The area has the highest crypto adoption due to the high rates of young and tech-savvy populations, smartphone penetration more than 90%, and urgent …

Asia is a continent that boasts of diversity and beautiful scenery and has some of the most spectacular train journeys in the world. Through the mists of the mountainous Japanese forest to the tea-infested Sri Lankan hills, rail travelling here is more that a means of transport, it is a sympathetic landscape of nature, culture, and heritage. Both directions are …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is innovating cancer care with its first programme using TIL (tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte) therapy. This programme represents a turning point in the application of advanced, personalised immunotherapy for patients with tumours that have not responded to standard therapies. A new frontier in treatment In this programme, lymphocyte immune cells are isolated directly from a patient’s tumour …

The United Nations has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made remarkable strides in its continuing momentum toward the elimination of human trafficking and has solidified its reputation as a regional and global leader. A high-ranking UN official complimented the UAE’s integrated model that combines strong laws, robust enforcement, and extensive victim protection. The recognition demonstrates the UAE’s …

The Southeast Asian region is the land of low-cost travelers, with tropical beaches, a different culture and cheap fun. Some of the leading places of attraction include Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia due to their rich history, delicious meals, and affordability. You can do it all without putting the wallet in your pocket whether you are walking around the islands or …

Most Expensive Cities Singapore has been and continues to be the most costly city in Asia for the third time in a row, coming first in the world for the richest people with the cost of living index of 187 (Prague is at 100). The price of living in the city-state with incredibly high housing prices, premium oversea services, and …

The idea of eco-friendly travel is to travel around the world and have a low impact on the environment. Sustainable tourism is also becoming significant as the number of people concerned with climate change and pollution increases. It takes only conscious travelers to make a tremendous difference when it comes to making greener choices: ones of transportation and accommodation, packing …

The exchange rates of the currencies are a crucial factor in the global trade, traveling, or investment. Singapore dollar (SGD) is also among the most stable currencies in the Asian continent and it changes every day with the other major currencies of the world. The United Overseas Bank (UOB) issued new indicative rates of such currencies as USD, AED, GBP, …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also embarked on a major venture with the Universal Rights Group (URG) to enhance international Human rights dialogue and cooperation through the United Nations (UN) system. This project is a sign of the increasing diplomatic eminence of the UAE and its desire to promote unity among those countries that hold varying views on human …