SEOUL/WAM The Republic of Korea’s exports gained 3.1 percent from a year earlier in March, marking a second consecutive month of increase, driven by robust demand for semiconductors, data showed onTuesday. Yonhap News Agency quoted data compiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as saying that outbound shipments came to S$58.3 billion last month, compared with $56.5 billion ...

NEW DELHI/WAM The world’s largest diaspora is now made up of Indians at 35.4 million globally, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, has said. This figure constitutes 15.9 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and 19.5 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), the minister said in a written answer placed on the table of Lok Sabha, the lower House ...

BEIJING/WAM US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s new research and development (R&D) centre officially opened at BioPark in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA). As the company’s third R&D centre in China, the new facility aims to enhance its existing drug development network in the country, integrating China into Pfizer’s global early-stage clinical trials and all pivotal phase III studies. With China’s ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE marks World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, to underscore the importance of creating a supportive and understanding environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, enabling their full inclusion in all aspects of life as valued members of society. The UAE is committed to reinforcing social cohesion and driving sustainable development by empowering individuals with autism ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered his condolences to HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, on the passing of his mother, the late Sheikha Hessa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al Shamsi. Sheikh Mohammed was ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Chairman of Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club, met with the Baniyas Women’s Team, after their third consecutive victory in the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Championship Cup. The meeting was attended by the team’s technical and administrative staff, along with several members ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged warm Eid Al Fitr greetings in phone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar; His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Located along a stretch of pristine white sand and turquoise water between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant beachside destination, Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa, will be serving up an exciting line-up of soulful beats and blissful beach day offers this April. Over Eid Al-Fitr weekend, the beach club will host several live acts, ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Vinsmera Group, a global jewellery enterprise promoted by the Kambrath brothers – Dinesh Kambrath, Anil Kambrath, Manoj Kambrath, and Krishnan Kambrath – has announced an investment of ₹2,000 crore over the next two years to establish a premium jewellery retail chain and advanced manufacturing units in the UAE and India. This expansion aligns with Group’s vision to redefine ...

ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation. The board will be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. H.H. Sheikh Omar bin Zayed ...