Dubai / WAM Dubai Municipality (DM) on Tuesday held the first annual forum for people with disabilities under the title, “Together, let’s make the disabled happy.” The event was held at the Children’s City Theatre in Creek Park. The forum, which promotes the slogan, “My Volition Defies My Disability,” was organised in line with Dubai Municipality’s efforts to become a disabled-friendly ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The UAE is making history with the launch of new ministries as part of its recent cabinet reshuffle, which include ministries for tolerance, happiness and youth, said Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Tolerance Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi. The new ministries reflect the leadership’s vision to promote tolerance and cultural diversity ...

  Aleppo / AFP Deadly clashes erupted in Syria’s Aleppo on Wednesday and a deal for the evacuation of rebel areas was on hold, leaving thousands of cold and hungry civilians uncertain of their future. Entire families had gathered in the early hours, in the hope of leaving Aleppo after an agreement announced the night before for rebels to withdraw from ...