The Ministry of Interior reiterated that anyone assisting illegal entry, transport, accommodation, or employment of violators faces severe penalties, including up to 15 years in prison and fines up to SR1 million. Vehicles used in such activities and properties providing shelter to violators may also be confiscated.

7th Annual Shrimp and Gifts event gives Baltimore children a special Christmas Baltimore children receive special Christmas surprise at 7th annual Shrimp and Gifts event.

Ras Al Khaimah was lashed by more than a year's worth of rain on Thursday and Friday as storms swept across the Emirates. Ras Al Khaimah Police stepped up patrols in flood-risk areas in an effort to reduce the number of accidents in the hazardous weather. Typically about 100mm of rain falls in the UAE annually, and this has dropped below 50mm during recent dry years. How Filipinos in the UAE invest A recent survey of 10,000 Filipino expatriates in the UAE found that 82 per cent have plans to invest, primarily in property. UAE and THAAD: In 2011, the UAE became the first country outside of the US to buy two THAAD missile defence systems.

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India and Ethiopia have elevated their bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership level during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the African nation on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Ethiopian government believes that PM Modi’s visit marks a new phase of cooperation between the two countries. India has been giving its support to Ethiopia in many sectors. Talking to Akashvani News, Mayur Surtakant Kothari, the prominent personality of India diaspora here in Ethiopia, said that Indians in Ethiopia are also very happy and feel proud after the successful visit of PM Modi. There was tremendous enthusiasm among the people of Ethiopia during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the relations between the two nations are expected to reach new heights.

Addis Ababa, December 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially launched the Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy. Speaking at the launch ceremony, the Prime Minister confirmed that Digital Ethiopia 2025 has been completed, having achieved its intended goals to an almost full extent. In a message shared on his social media platforms, Prime Minister Abiy stated, “As of today, we have officially launched Digital Ethiopia 2030.”He noted that expanding accessibility, creating equal opportunities for citizens, and strengthening trust between citizens and institutions are among the key foundational pillars of the new strategy. “To ensure these pillars are realized, significant efforts will be made, particularly in expanding public digital infrastructure,” the Prime Minister underscored. Overall, Prime Minister Abiy said the initiatives being implemented under the Digital Ethiopia framework are aligned with the goals of the Medemer State, enabling the realization of major strategies through streamlined bureaucracy.

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She received Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and MA in Geography from Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. Her specialization includes development issues, India- Africa relation and diplomacy, Social development issues, Gender issues and geospatial technologies. The relationship reflects India’s broader strategic partnership which marks a qualitative shift from long-standing friendship to a comprehensive, future-oriented engagement anchored in economic cooperation, development partnership, security collaboration, and Global South diplomacy. Together, India and Ethiopia are not just neighbours across the ocean; we are co-travellers on the path to prosperity. When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion; and when hearts unite, even mountains give way and Ethiopia- India partnership embodies this.

Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to parts of the country following fog and other weather conditions that are not suitable for flight operations, the airline said. Based on information from meteorological authorities, the airline said the weather conditions are expected to continue for several days. As a result, flights to certain destinations have been halted until conditions improve and operations can resume. The airline said it will inform passengers when affected flights return to regular service and apologised for disruptions caused by the weather.

Somalia and Ethiopia Leaders Discuss Trade, Security, and Regional StabilityADDIS ABABA – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday in Addis Ababa for a one-day working visit, with both leaders discussing ways to deepen bilateral relations and regional cooperation. The meeting followed a recent engagement in Mogadishu between Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo. Officials focused on expanding trade, investment, and economic development, while coordinating joint efforts to maintain peace and security in the region. Both sides also highlighted the need for a coordinated approach to regional challenges, including terrorism, cross-border crime, and political instability, reinforcing the commitment of the two nations to a sustained partnership. GAROWE ONLINE

Post Views: 81PrashantNewsUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated a mushroom village in Haridwar district and said his government was working to ensure prosperity of farmers. The Chief Minister said this project will provide new self-employment opportunities to local youth and women, and will also strengthen self-help groups economically. The Chief Minister said that schemes like Kisan Maandhan Yojana, Millet Mission, Horticulture Development Mission, agricultural machinery subsidies, drip irrigation scheme, and Digital Agriculture Mission are empowering farmers. The Chief Minister said that the state government is also working with full commitment for the upliftment of farmers. The Chief Minister said that the ‘House of Himalayas’ brand is being used to give state’s local agricultural products national and international recognition.

Post Views: 162Dr Sandeep Singhal, Managing Director of UJVN Limited, has received the national-level prestigious “Eminent Engineering Personality” Award by The Institution of Engineers (India). Dr Singhal holds a B.E. At present, he is also working as Director, Energy Cell, in the Energy Department of the Government of Uttarakhand. Dr. Singhal has earlier received several other prestigious national-level awards, including the Water Digest World Water Award, CBIP Award, ET Inspiring Leaders Award, and the Aqua Foundation Dam Safety Award. On being conferred with the national-level prestigious Eminent Engineering Personality Award, officers and employees of UJVN Limited expressed their joy and extended their heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sandeep Singhal.

Malik Ambar, born as a slave in Ethiopia, and who rose to become the 'Uncrowned King' of the Deccan, is this link. Should Malik Ambar, who united the warring factions of Deccani Marathas—Khandagales against Jadhavs, Jadhavs against Bhosles—not be counted in our central culture of Maharashtra?" Notably, it was Malik Ambar who first deployed this tactic—using small units to launch surprise attacks in hilly terrain—to defeat the massive Mughal armies. Mughal Emperor Jahangir was so infuriated by Malik Ambar that he commissioned a fantasy painting by his court artist. In that world-famous painting, Jahangir is depicted shooting an arrow at the severed head of Malik Ambar.

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 China-Ethiopia Friendship Award ceremony was held Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, honoring more than 40 Ethiopian students and researchers dedicated to the study and promotion of Chinese language and China-Ethiopia friendship. But above all, this support has helped Addis Ababa University strengthen its initial capacity to improve the quality of education in many aspects," Kifle said. Noting that China and Ethiopia have already established all-weather strategic partnership, Sun Mingxi, charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, said the China-Ethiopia Friendship Award is meant to help Ethiopians gain a deeper understanding of China and study China-Ethiopia relations. "Learning Chinese, and studying China and China-Ethiopia relations help better understand China's distinctive major-country diplomacy and better promote our cooperation, in a bid to safeguard the common interests of the Global South," he said. "Now we have developed a deeper understanding of China's beautiful culture, advanced technology and impressive developmental achievements," said Ahmed, who is also a Chinese language student at the Confucius Institute of the AAU.

Post Views: 153PrashantNewsIn a decisive stride towards low-carbon and climate-responsive infrastructure, the CSIR–Central Building Research Institute (CSIR–CBRI), Roorkee, has successfully developed a Climate Resilient Building (CRB) at the CSIR–Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR–CEERI) campus, Pilani. Congratulating the teams, Dr. Kalaiselvi highlighted the critical role of sustainable and climate-responsive construction technologies in reducing electricity demand and fossil-fuel dependence. He noted that CSIR–CBRI has been consistently advancing safe, affordable and sustainable building technologies, and emphasized that integrating climate-resilient designs into the Government’s rural housing programmes—envisaging over two crore houses—could substantially reduce carbon footprints while improving occupant comfort and resilience. The building integrates advanced CSIR–CBRI technologies such as concrete-filled cold-formed steel sections and lightweight cellular concrete blocks, combined with climate-appropriate orientation and factory-manufactured components to ensure durability, precision and sustainability. With the commissioning of the Pilani CRB, CSIR–CBRI has now dedicated a series of Climate Resilient Building prototypes across diverse climatic zones—Composite (Roorkee), Warm–Humid (Chennai and Jorhat), Hot–Dry (Pilani), and Cold (Leh).