October 2, 2024

Chinese scientists have identified the thickest glacier on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as Asia’s water tower, following the discovery of a nearly 400-meter-thick ice field.

The ice field, with a maximum measured thickness of nearly 400 meters, …

Small-scale coffee farms in Latin America are on average more environmentally friendly than large-scale plantations, new Fairtrade research has revealed.

However, large plantations, which often produce coffee using unshaded monoculture, mechanisation…

RAMALLAH: Israeli occupation detained 12 Palestinians, including a child and former detainees, in a series of raids across the occupied West Bank over the last 24 hours, according to local sources.

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS) and the Det…

Scientists have identified the thickest glacier on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as Asia’s water tower, following the discovery of a nearly 400-meter-thick ice field.

The ice field, with a maximum measured thickness of nearly 400 meters, is part…

The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) represented the Emirate of Sharjah at the United Nations’ Summit of the Future in New York.

The four-day event featured seminars, high-level discussions, and participation from international officials…

The UAE delegation, participating in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), held a series of international dialogues to discuss preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference.

The UAE delegation met with various organisati…

China’s railway sector is expected to handle 21 million passenger trips on Tuesday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, data from the national railway operator has shown.

Xinhua quoted China State Railway Group Co. as saying that the…

The Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World today recognised the industry’s top talent with the presentation of the FHS Leadership Awards. Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and CEO of The Bench, the event’s organiser, presented the awards.

Selim El Zyr, Ri…

SHARJAH: The 11th edition of the Kalba Short Plays Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, concluded on Tuesday evening at Kalba Cultural Centre.

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SHARJAH: The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) is hosting a vibrant heritage and intellectual programme from October 1 to 4, as part of the World Cultural Heritage Weeks in Sharjah, under the theme “Coffee is a Human Heritage” to celebrate Internat…