Beijing 27 May 2017 (Xinhua) China held a high-ranking symposium Saturday morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of implementing the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Addressing the symposium, which was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, top legislator Zhang Dejiang called for comprehensive and precise implementation...

Islamabad 27 May 2017 (APP) Following are the highlights of Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s post budget press conference: • One million youth will be imparted IT training. • Rs 120 billion new taxation proposed, while relief measures will cost Rs 33 billion. • Refund for textile sector will be cleared by August 14. •...

Islamabad 27 May 2017 (APP) The first round of China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral Practical Cooperation Dialogue held today on Saturday 27th May 2017 in Beijing. The three sides exchanged in-depth views on trilateral cooperation in a friendly atmosphere and agreed to promote practical measures for cooperation,said a press released. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Director General (DG)...

Doha 24 May 2017 According to a press release by Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar, some safety tips from General Directorate of Civil Defense related with fire safety, especially during the summer. This initiative aims at spreading and raising awareness among the general public for preventing fire accidents that...

Sant’Agata Bolognese London 24 May 2017 The Huracán Performante has been awarded the Innovation Award by the UK’s Autocar magazine. The presentation was made to Board Member for Research and Development, Maurizio Reggiani, in an event at Silverstone circuit, which coincided with Lamborghini’s week-long dynamic launch of the car in Italy, to media worldwide. “The...

Abu Dhabi 25 May 2017 Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has recognised 11 university students from across the UAE at the inaugural Fikra awards ceremony, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Fikra (“idea” in Arabic), was launched in 2016, supporting the UAE government’s drive to encourage innovation among younger generations. The students were encouraged...

Doha 27 May 2017 Italian Embassy in State of Qatar paying tribute to Italy's timeless classism and Arabia's finest hospitality, celebrated Italy's National Day at the recently partially opened hand crafted architectural marvel 'Al Hazm Mall' Doha. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communication, Government of State of Qatar was the Chief...

Doha 25 May 2017 Employees from Etihad Airways and Airbus gathered at the European plane-maker’s Hamburg Finkenwerder plant in Germany, where the aircraft was officially handed over to the UAE national airline before commencing its delivery flight to Abu Dhabi. The airline’s award-winning double-decker A380s are the most customised aircraft of their kind in commercial...

Doha (PRMOI) 26 May 2017 Public Relations Department of Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar has issued a press release for general public information about the working hours of various departments serving the public during Holy month of Ramadan as follows: The General Directorate of Passports, General Directorate of Traffic, Criminal Evidences and Information Department...

Islamabad 26 May 2017 (APP) Finance minister Ishaq Dar Friday, lauding the contributions made by expatriate Pakistanis, announced that the government wanted them to invest in the national infrastructure and in that connection, US$ 1 billion non-convertible bond would be issued. The proposed bond would be floated through establishment of Pakistan Development Fund, he said....