Omar M. Yaghi comes from a Palestinian family and was born in Jordan. Upon receiving one of the most prestigious science awards in the world, he emphasized the role of research in promoting equal opportunities.
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The restored tomb of the pharaoh who ruled Ancient Egypt for about 40 years has been reopened to visitors in Luxor. The site was presented to the press over the weekend.
An organization launched a project that pays producers in the Comoro Islands to replant trees on their land. The Minister of the Environment says everything will be done to save the country’s forest.
Egypt’s authority says an Egyptian-British mission has found the tomb of the 18th-dynasty king in Luxor. It is the first royal burial to be located since Tutankhamun’s in 1922.
In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of handweaving rugs, continuing an age-old custom while bringing income to their homes.
The 200-odd countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan approved this Monday (11) the UN’s new rules for the carbon credits market.
The National Oil Company confirmed the end of the blockade that hindered the normal production and export of Libyan oil. The insecurity of supply affected international oil prices.
The Arab country was accepted into the New Development Bank during a meeting of the institution’s board over the past weekend in South Africa.
Egypt announced a 15% in petrol prices ahead of an IMF meeting to review the payout package. Egypt suffers with inflation and devaluations of the currency. Attacks around the Red Sea hit revenues from the Suez Canal.
A group of volunteers rescued flamingo chicks from drought-decimated Lake Tinsilt following years of high temperatures.
Through an agreement with an international corporation, Iraqi authorities are calling foreign companies to bid for the expansion and operation of Baghdad’s airport. The deadline to submit bids is September 12.
Arab country will host the inaugural Esports Olympics, IOC announced. A city and venue, the specific timing of the event, the qualification process for the players and further details are yet to be worked out.
Energy demand has increased in the Arab country spurred by extreme heat. Kuwaiti scientist said this is the result of climate change and temperatures are expected to climb over the 50 degree Celsius mark in the coming days.
A large bas-relief made of carved and painted clay bricks graces a square in the UNESCO-listed old town of the Tunisian capital, showcasing the talents of creators including students and people with disabilities.
