ABU DHABI / WAM The National Media Council (NMC), has launched the ‘Pen Print’ initiative to encourage members of the community to make a habit of visiting book stores located in malls and commercial centres. The initiative – part of the NMC’s efforts to support the Month of Reading in March 2018 – also supports Emirati writers, promotes their publications ...

SHARJAH / WAM The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2018), has invited a host of Arab and international luminaries to shed light on the leading role women play in inspiring digital communities with their innovative use of technology for global progress. The 7th edition of the forum, organised by the International Government Communication Centre, IGCC, is being hosted under the ...

Seoul / Reuters South Korea’s move to shut coal-fired generators to control air pollution at the same time as nuclear reactors are going into scheduled maintenance is resulting in surging fuel oil imports, as utilities burn the dirty feedstock to meet power demand. South Korea’s trade ministry said in February it would suspend five coal-fired power plants, with a combined ...