NEW YORK, 2nd August, 2021 (WAM) — The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today issued a joint statement highlighting the
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Blue Belt Programme launches Training Programme for UK Overseas Territories
The Blue Belt Programme has launched a comprehensive online training platform for the UK Overseas Territories. This will provide training and development of skills across
Oyo Boosts Portable Water Production with 1,194 Metric Tonnes of Aluminium Sulfate
The Oyo State Government has procured 1,194 metric tonnes of aluminium sulfate at the cost of #400million to boost production of portable water in the
UK West Midlands leading the way in 5G coverage
A case study from the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme, the government’s nationally coordinated programme of investment in 5G. In the West Midlands, West Midlands 5G
Next step in plans to govern UK’s use of digital identities revealed
The UK government has today published the second version of its digital identity trust framework which is part of plans to make it faster and easier
Two million UK rural homes and businesses to benefit in £5 billion broadband upgrade
Millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5 billion plan to
COP26 President visits Bolivia to build support for climate goals
Alok Sharma, President-Designate of COP26, is visiting Bolivia today to stress the urgent action needed from all countries ahead of the crucial climate change summit
National Aquarium will house regions’ largest Shark and Ray collection, showcasing over 200 animals from 25 species
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2021 (WAM) — The National Aquarium (TNA) in Abu Dhabi will showcase the astonishing biodiversity of species when it opens its
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes near south coast of Indonesia
JAKARTA, 2nd August, 2021 (WAM/ Reuters) — An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck about 203 km (126 miles) south-west of Nabire, Indonesia, the European-Mediterranean Seismological
Minister of Education visits National Centre of Meteorology
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2021 (WAM) — Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, visited the headquarters of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM)
World Breastfeeding Week an opportunity to renew commitment to safeguard children: Bodour Al Qasimi
SHARJAH, 1st August, 2021 (WAM) — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Honourary President of Friends of Breastfeeding Association of the Health Promotion Department at
Turtles rescued by Environment Agency and Nawah released back into natural habitats
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2021 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Nawah Energy Company, the Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance
World’s first solar/thermal energy storage-powered project to extract water from air at Masdar City
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2021 (WAM) — The world’s first project to produce commercial volumes of an uninterrupted water supply from a sustainable source will
Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo help drive vaccine uptake in UK
Some of the country’s top food and travel businesses have joined the national effort to get as many people as possible vaccinated against COVID-19. Uber,
CMA fines pharma firm over pricing of crucial thyroid drug
The CMA has imposed over £100 million in fines after Advanz inflated the price of thyroid tablets, causing the NHS and patients to lose out.
Huge quake of magnitude 8.2 on Alaska Peninsula triggers tsunami alert
ALASKA, (WAM/Reuters) — A shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula late on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings in the region, authorities said. The
Lift off for UK spaceflight as regulations passed
Another step towards space exploration from UK soil has been unlocked, with the passing of the spaceflight regulations, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today (29 July 2021).
Students going through Clearing urged to apply now for student finance
Students going through Clearing should not wait for their exam results before applying for student finance. That’s the message from the Student Loans Company (SLC)
