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DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has extended the deadline for submissions to the Burj Rashid exhibition, held in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre to celebrate the iconic tower, which remains a symbol of Dubai’s urban renaissance and ongoing developmental progress.

The new deadline is 30th April 2024, providing Emirati and UAE-based artists, designers, and architects additional time to submit their applications, inspired by the tower that continues to symbolise Dubai’s urban renaissance and its long history of developmental progress, as it still functions as a vital hub for business and economic activities to this day, demonstrating Dubai’s ability to adapt to modern changes.

Dubai Culture invites artists, designers, and architects from various creative disciplines, including visual, digital, literary arts, and design, whether working individually or in groups, to participate in this exhibition supported by the Sikka Platform. The exhibition will showcase diverse artist
ic interpretations of Burj Rashid, commemorating its 45th anniversary. The tower stands as a significant landmark in the emirate’s history, reflecting the visionary leadership of the late Sheikh Rashid, who transformed a remote location into a prime hub for business, networking, and trade in the region.

Burj Rashid is the first high-rise building in Dubai, completed in 1979. Designed by John R. Harris and Partners, it formed the nucleus for the creation of the Dubai World Trade Centre, the prominent destination for events, exhibitions, and conferences in the emirate. The tower, which remained the tallest building in the region for two decades, reaches a height of 149 meters, and it still adorns the AED 100 banknote, symbolising Dubai’s growth, ambitions, and future aspirations.

Source: Emirates News Agency

A Ramadan evening was held in Al-Khabt district in Al-Mahwit governorate on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali – peace be upon him.

During the evening, the Secretary of the governorate stressed the commemoration of this occasion to follow the example of Imam Ali.

Source: Yemen News Agency

The Yemeni Standards, Metrology and Quality Control Authority destroyed various goods and commodities that violated the approved standard specifications.

The authority explained in a report issued today that it destroyed a quantity of 541 cartons of golden ginger syrup that did not conform to the approved standard specifications in terms of swelling and severe dents in some of the containers, which led to the containers opening , the product leaking, a quantity of 248 cartons of cake stuffed with sauce and covered with cocoa that did not conform to the approved standard specifications in terms of the percentage of sorbic acid exceeding the permissible limit.

The communiqué pointed out that the destruction process was carried out in accordance with the law and the powers granted to the authority based on its role in monitoring the goods, products and various commodities and preventing the entry of any products that violate the specifications in order to preserve the health and safety of the consumer.

It con
firmed that the Authority is working to tighten control over the entry of materials and goods into the local market by examining them to ensure their compliance with the approved standard specifications. Calling on all importers, manufacturers and producers to adhere to the approved standard specifications and the conditions of transportation, storage, production and manufacturing in accordance with the requirements and requirements of technical regulations, specifications and standards.

The communiqué appreciated the cooperation of all concerned authorities, such as customs and security agencies, in seizing any expired or infringing goods and commodities, preventing their entry, and destroying them.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Wadi Rum: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday commended the distinguished role of Southern Badia leaders and figures in Jordan’s establishment and progress.

Speaking at a meeting with local community leaders and figures from the Southern Badia region, held in Wadi Rum, His Majesty said the visit reminded him of his military service in the 40th King Hussein bin Talal Royal Armoured Brigade in Qatraneh.

The King said the Southern Badia is rich with distinctive tourist sites, adding that sunsets in Wadi Rum are like no other in the world, and that the area has become an international tourist attraction.

His Majesty highlighted projects established in the Southern Badia throughout the past years in key sectors.

Attendees at the meeting, held as part of His Majesty’s outreach visits to the governorates and Badia areas on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee, highlighted achievements under the King’s leadership over the past 25 years, in political, administrative, tourism, and agricultural fields, as well as i
n the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army.

Upon arrival at the meeting in Wadi Rum, His Majesty was welcomed by a poetry performance.

The King joined attendees for iftar and performed the Maghreb prayer.

The gathering also included poetry and a traditional As-Samer performance.

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Adviser to His Majesty for Tribal Affairs Kneiaan Bluwi attended the meeting.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Ramallah: Israeli occupation forces conducted raids in a village south of Bethlehem and a town north of Hebron on Sunday morning, leading to dozens of Palestinians experiencing suffocation due to the use of toxic tear gas.

According to a statement from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, the occupation forces stormed into the village, unleashing stun grenades and firing toxic tear gas indiscriminately towards residential areas. This resulted in numerous individuals suffocating as they struggled to breathe amid the noxious fumes.

Clashes erupted between young Palestinians and the occupying army. The Israeli forces deployed tear gas bombs, stun grenades, live ammunition, and rubber bullets, inflicting various injuries upon civilians caught in the crossfire.

Moreover, in a sweeping operation across the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces detained 14 Palestinians. The Palestinian Prisoners Society revealed that these individuals were transferred for interrogation, accused of involvement in armed resistance agai
nst the occupation forces and settlers.

The incursions spanned various governorates, with a particular focus on camps. Homes were raided, subjected to thorough searches, and residents were subjected to field interrogations, often enduring hours of detention.

Source: Jordan News Agency