UAE’s new automatic degree recognition system for 34 universities / Image: file Graduating from university in the UAE just got a lot more seamless. In a major move to slice through red tape, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially activated an automatic recognition system for degrees from 34 selected universities. […]
The UK trialled facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport, allowing British travellers to skip passports/Representative Image The United Kingdom has begun trials of a “contactless” border control system, allowing British travellers to re-enter the country without presenting their passports. The technology, which uses facial recognition to verify identity, was tested over three weeks at Manchester […]
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of global innovation. South India has emerged as a key contributor to this domain, producing skilled professionals, innovative researchers, and globally competitive graduates. Renowned Himachal Pradesh University’s STEM programs provide students with rigorous academic training, hands-on laboratory experience, and exposure […]
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing the move would reward what he called “horrible atrocities” committed by Hamas.“As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize the Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their […]
The United States has termed the recognition of Palestinian state by key allies like Britain, Australia and Canada a “performative gesture.” It further cleared its stance on the middle east crisis listing Israel’s security as one of it priority, along with the release of hostages.“Our focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures. Our priorities […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to oppose international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state, warning that such a move would threaten Israel’s survival. Netanyahu made the remarks as several countries, including France, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Belgium, prepared to announce recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next week.“We will […]
Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday criticised countries that have announced plans to formally recognise Palestine as an independent state, likening their actions to someone fleeing from a grizzly bear and abandoning others to face the danger.Referring to himself in the third person, he posted an old interview on X […]
Belgium foreign minister Maxime Prevot Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state during September’s United Nations General Assembly, the country’s foreign minister announced Tuesday, joining other nations seeking to pressure Israel over its war on the Gaza Strip.Palestine will be “clearly a state fully recognised on the international stage by Belgium,” foreign minister Maxime Prevot said […]
US vice-president JD Vance (AP image) US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington has no plans to recognize Palestinian as state, questioning the viability of such a move “given the lack of a functional government there.”Vance’s remarks came during a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening, the foreign secretary’s […]
The emirate prepares to nominate Wadi Al Helo and Mleiha for global recognition/ Image: WAM TL;DR Sharjah’s Mleiha and Wadi Al Helo sites are next in line for UNESCO recognition. Jebel Faya’s inscription boosted Sharjah’s cultural tourism and scientific status. Ongoing efforts involve local authorities and strict conservation plans to protect heritage. Sharjah recently celebrated […]
