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UAE launches University Climate Network to stimulate youth participation in Cop28

  Representatives from 12 UAE universities and higher education institutions have launched the University Climate Network, aimed at encouraging young people's participation in   Cop28   at the end of this year. The network, chaired by New York University Abu Dhabi, includes Khalifa University, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and the American University of Sharjah, among others. It aims to promote the principle of inclusion in the conference work system in a way that stimulates the participation of young people to prepare them to lead climate action. In a statement, Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General and special representative of Cop28, said: “The Universities Climate Network will support our goal of creating a more inclusive and participatory environment for young people to be leaders in climate action. http://images.google.co.kr/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://cse.google.co.kr/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestor...

Eid, Friday prayers to be performed separately if Eid Al Fitr falls on Friday: UAE Fatwa Council

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  Abu Dhabi: If Eid Al Fitr 2023 falls on Friday, 21st April, the Eid prayer and Friday prayer will be performed separately, according to a statement issued by the Fatwa Council of the United Arab Emirates on Friday. "The issue of performing Friday prayer if Eid Al Fitr falls on Friday is a controversial matter among Muslim scholars, however the Council rules that each sermon is to be held separately on its time as per its sunnah,'' the Council said in a statement. http://www.google.com.vn/url?sa=t&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com http://images.google.co.cr/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://maps.google.co.cr/url?sa=t&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com http://maps.google.co.cr/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://maps.google.co.cr/url?sa=t&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com http://maps.google.ie/url?sa=t&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com http://images.google.ie/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://maps.go...

Dubai: 2 main bridges to close next week; dates, alternative routes, all you need to know

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  Motorists in Dubai — particularly those who frequently use the two main bridges in Deira area — are reminded to keep alternative routes in mind as temporary closures take effect. The emirate's   Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday announced   that the Floating Bridge shall be closed for five weeks to give way to major maintenance works. An integrated traffic plan has been mapped out to reroute traffic towards alternative roads and crossings — including the Infinity Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, and Al Maktoum Bridge. Al Maktoum Bridge Implementation:  From March 30, throughout the holy month of Ramadan (only at certain hours) Closure period:  Six days a week, Mondays to Saturdays, 1am to 6am Alternative routes: Al Garhoud Bridge Business Bay Bridge Al Shindagha Tunnel The Infinity Bridge Floating Bridge Closure period:  Five weeks starting Monday, April 17 http://maps.google.co.ke/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://images.google.co.ke...

Imran asks supporters to back Supreme Court for sake of democracy

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  LAHORE: Making an impassioned appeal to all segments of society to lend support to the top court, PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that democracy in Pakistan is now hanging by a thread called Supreme Court. “All those, who want democracy in the country, should stand with the Supreme Court and the Constitution of Pakistan,” he emphasised. Addressing the nation from his Zaman Park residence, the PTI chairman said that the ruling mafia had weakened all institutions creating hatred among them [institutions] and people of Pakistan. “If this trend continues, the nation must get ready to take to the streets for peaceful protests after Eid. I will lead you from the front,” Mr Khan announced while addressing his supporters. Noting that with economy already ruined and democracy and people of Pakistan facing a debacle, he asked the powers that be to take remedial measures immediately to turn around the fate of the country. Explaining what he called the torture and excesses being commi...

Zardari terms taking polls beyond October ‘foolish’

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  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former president Asif Ali Zardari has rubbished the idea of holding general elections beyond October, asserting that the only dispute was timing of the polls. When the ex-president, in an interview with  Geo News  anchor Hamid Mir on Friday, was asked about concerns that the ruling coalition would delay elections beyond October, he said it was not possible and the idea was a “foolish thought”. He said elections should be held as early as possible, but on the same day and with a level playing field for all parties. For this purpose, he suggested all political parties sit together and develop a consensus on a single date for the elections. “Because you are unaware of the nefarious designs of our enemies,” he remarked. http://www.google.com.bd/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://maps.google.com.bd/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http://www.google.lt/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgloryshinestore.com%2F http:/...

Saudi Envoy reiterates KSA's commitment to build long-term ties with Pakistan

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  Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki has reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to building long-term, sustainable investment transactions between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. He gave the assurance during a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister Muhammad Jawad Sohrab Malik in Islamabad. The ambassador reiterated Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's pledge to increase Saudi Arabian investments in Pakistan's energy and IT sectors to 10 billion dollars within the next few years. During the meeting, Jawad expressed his gratitude for Saudi Arabia's unwavering support to Pakistan and thanked the ambassador for confirming that the deposit of the 2 billion dollars pledged by the Kingdom would take place within the next seven working days in the SBP account. Both parties showed a commitment to strengthening the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Highlighting the diverse business landscape in Pakistan, the SAPM expressed that Pakistan has...

Gold price hits historic high of Rs217,700 per tola in Pakistan

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  Gold rate on Monday jumped to a historic high after the Pakistani rupee slumped significantly against the US dollar as the country struggles to secure external financing. According to the data released by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) soared by Rs3,100 per tola and Rs2,656 per 10 grams to settle at Rs217,700 and Rs186,643, respectively. The yellow metal's jump was in line with the rupee movement — which plunged fell 2.44 or 0.85% against the US dollar in the interbank market — and an increase in the weekly inflation. Weekly inflation jumped up 0.92% week-on-week and 44.49% year-on-year during the seven-day period that ended April 6, as prices of sugar and chicken surged on account of Ramadan and likely hoarding. Gold is often hailed as a hedge against inflation, increasing in value as the purchasing power of the dollar declines and due to the seasonal demand in the holy month of Ramadan. Investors’ attention shifted tow...