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Qatar: The five-time champions Brazil were stunned by the underrated African team Cameroon in their final group match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Cameroon has also become the first African country to beat Brazil in a World Cup with a 1-0 win at Lusail Stadium. Vincent Aboubakar scored the game-winning goal during injury time. A minute later, he was dismissed for receiving a second yellow card for taking off his shirt in celebration. However, Cameroon’s win over Brazil did not change the fate of the two sides. Brazil’s second string controlled the match after coach Tite made up to…

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has unveiled a new banknote of AED1000 ($272) denomination, made of polymer and using innovative designs and advanced security features. The launch is as part of the UAE’s 51st-anniversary celebrations and is in line with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership. The issuance of the new AED1000 banknote, which is the fourth in the Third Issuance of the National Currency Project, comes within the framework of the Central Bank’s approach to improving the financial sector in the UAE. In the design of the new banknote, the CBUAE was keen to…

Mexico: Sharjah’s House of Wisdom (HoW) joined the emirate’s delegation participating as a Guest of Honour in the 36th edition of the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) 2022 in Mexico, which takes place from 26 November through 4 December. The cultural centre of Sharjah aims to highlight its experience, mission, and objectives as well as how they support the emirate’s vision and cultural project through this important annual cultural event in Mexico and the biggest Book Fair in the Spanish-speaking world. As part of Sharjah’s pavilion in FIL, the HoW showcases nine titles from the priceless collection of German Professor…

Qatar: Germany has been disqualified from the 2022 World Cup following a very remarkable Group E match after beating Costa Rica. At varying points of the two games, fans of Spain and Japan as well as Costa Rica and Germany each thought that their Nations might be on their way to the knockout phase. Completely outplayed by Spain in the first half and trailing to Alvaro Morata’s first-half goal, somehow Japan stormed back to win 2-1 and top the group. Japan’s two goals – from Ritsu Dōan and Ao Tanaka – came in the space of three minutes early in…

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH Abu Dhabi), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has become the first healthcare regulator to collaborate with the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR). The PHSSR, established in 2020, is a global collaboration between academic, governmental, life sciences, healthcare, and business organizations. Thanks to the vision of our wise leadership, Abu Dhabi is once again leading the way, both regionally and internationally, as a life sciences hub and a pioneer in healthcare innovation. DoH is proud to be collaborating with the PHSSR, a global initiative that…

Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, praised Emirati media for adopting cutting-edge technology and integrating new market trends in order to stay up with both the UAE’s rapid growth and global media developments. On this occasion, Sheikh Ahmed stated the UAE National Day is a chance for citizens to recommit themselves to the progress of the country. The Chairman congratulated UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Supreme Council Members…

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has joined creative Emiratis to celebrate the 51st UAE National Day by showcasing the legacy, culture, and optimistic future of the Nation. The initiative emphasises the values and ideas of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding father, who has been the backbone of the Union since its founding on December 2, 1971. The National Airline of the UAE launched a digital booklet written and illustrated by three Emiratis: Ms. Nadia Alnajjar, Ms. Noura Khoury, and Ms. Alya Alhammadi. The booklet tells the story of a traveller who arrives in the UAE…

Qatar: Argentina defeated Poland (2-0) at Stadium 974 to guarantee their spot in the Round of 16. With Poland’s superior goal differential over the Mexico team that also finished with four points, the team that was soundly defeated on this occasion will join Argentina in the knockout stages. However, goals from Alexis MacAllister and Julian Alvarez helped the South American team to finish first in the group with six points. Meanwhile, in the other match in Group C Mexico scored twice in the second half to stay in the World Cup beating Saudi Arabia 2-1, but unfortunately, both teams couldn’t…

Abu Dhabi: The Kalima Project, an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has conducted a cultural session titled “Kalima for Children” at the Children’s Library in the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. The Program is intended to spark children’s imagination and help them develop positive and long-lasting reading habits. The Kalima for Children event reflects our commitment at the ALC to creating a well-read, educated and knowledgeable younger generation. We aim to develop children’s skills in innovative ways that help connect them with books, while…

Abu Dhabi: The Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival, one of the greatest annual entertainment festival in the region, is returning to Abu Dhabi to delight and excite partygoers, families, and foodies. The Festival is organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and will be held from 9th to 18th December 2022. The festival will feature distinctive food and beverage pop-ups, immersive entertainment, and play activities. The MOTN Festival will be full of fascinating foreign concepts, with a variety of street food vendors spread over MOTN’s six different zones and providing visitors the chance…