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The Digital School, one of Mohammed bin Rashid’s global initiatives, received the “1885 Award for Meritorious Service in Education” from the New England Foundation for Schools and Colleges (NIASK), in recognition of its outstanding contributions to bringing about a positive transformation in education around the world, making it the first educational institution in the world to receive the award. The award is from outside the United States of America. The Digital School team received the award, during a special event during the “Niasik 2024” conference for education leaders in Boston, USA, in a new global achievement added to the achievements…
Representational image of a high security prison in Maputo, Mozambique. — African media/FileMAPUTO: A violent riot at a prison in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, resulted in the deaths of 33 individuals and injuries to 15 others, according to Bernardino Rafael, the country’s police general commander.About 1,534 people escaped from the prison in the incident but 150 of them have now been recaptured, Rafael said. Mozambique is experiencing escalating civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election, which extended long-ruling party Frelimo’s stay in power. Opposition groups and their supporters claim the vote was rigged.While Rafael blamed protests outside the prison for encouraging…
Kevin Jonas reveals Danielle’s heartwarming anniversary surpriseKevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas recalled heartwarming memories of their past anniversary.The pair got married at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York in 2009, and since then it has been in their mind to revisit the memorable location. And on one of the past wedding anniversaries, Danielle planned a surprise dinner where they tied the knot.“Like two years ago, [for] our anniversary, Dani surprised me,” Kevin told People in an exclusive interview. She executed similar aspects as their wedding day, “the same menu, same desserts, everything.”“We had our entire wedding dinner — the same…
Mariah Carey gets honest about hit Christmas albumMariah Carey’s Christmas album is one of her most iconic works. However, when it was initially pitched, she recalled she was reluctant.Explaining her hesitancy, the Grammy winner said on the 30th anniversary of her Merry Christmas LP that she at the time thought she was too young to record such an album. “I remember that I really wasn’t sure about doing a Christmas album, even though the record company thought it would be a good idea,” the All I Want For Christmas is You singer told the Best Magazine. She continued, “I thought…
WhatsApp introduces Meta AI shortcut in chats tab WhatsApp has made accessing its in-app Meta AI chatbot more convenient with the addition of a new shortcut on the chats tab.This feature, highlighted by WABetaInfo, is part of the latest update for WhatsApp beta version iOS 24.25.10.79. The shortcut replaces its previous location at the top of the navigation bar.This update aims to streamline the user experience, especially on larger devices, making the generative AI chatbot more accessible.The move seems to be focused on enhancing user interaction with AI-driven features such as creating personalized images.Reportedly part of ongoing experiments, the update…
Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation in Transnistria, a Russian-backed secessionist region, setting off concerns among some analysts that Moscow might be a “false flag” attack in Moldova. Russian intelligence said earlier this week that Moldova’s President Maia Sandu was planning a military operation in Transnistria, which borders Ukraine. Sandu was sworn in for her second term as president on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed that NATO was turning Moldova into a weapons hub for Ukraine, an accusation that is only likely to further fuel fears that Moscow might be seeking a justification…
Dubai has announced a diverse program of events to celebrate the New Year throughout the emirate, which includes a group of amazing concerts and shows, performed by a group of the most prominent stars on the local and international scene, in addition to fireworks displays. In this context, the emirate strengthens its position as a preferred destination for celebrating the New Year, as it offers unique entertainment experiences, leading tourist attractions, and a festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over the world, including fireworks displays in Burj Khalifa, Dubai Festival City, and Al Seef District. Hatta, and drone shows…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad, on June 13, 2024. — PID Murtaza says he, law minister finalised draft of legislation.”Another amendment to be made to Madrassas Act eventually.”Move to fulfill demands of all factions of madrassas: JUI-F senator. As the controversy surrounding the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 came to an end earlier this month, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza on Wednesday said that all differences between the government and his party have been resolved with the authorities likely to notify the madrassa registration bill “in next two days”.”A gazette notification of…
A drone view shows emergency specialists working at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024. — Reuters62 passengers and five crew members were on board.Azerbaijan Airlines says “made an emergency landing”.Kazakhstan says opened an investigation into incident. ASTANA: An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, officials said.The Embraer 190 aircraft that was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia instead flew across the Caspian Sea and…
Prince Andrew finds solace in ex-wife Sarah Ferguson this Christmas Prince Andrew was just seen with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.After deciding to skip the traditional royal Christmas in Sandringham, to avoid embarrassing King Charles due to being caught up in the scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy, the 64-year-old Duke of York has been staying with Sarah at his Windsor home, Royal Lodge, as per The Mirror. Previous year, Andrew spent the Christmas with the royal family at the King’s Norfolk estate and was seen walking to and from the church in Christmas as well as interacted with fans of the…