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Hamdan bin Mohammed launches "Erth Dubai"

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  Dubai has really taken a bold step in keeping its rich heritage alive with "Erth Dubai," a people-driven initiative championed by Hamdan bin Mohammed. This big project aims to collect and document personal stories, experiences, and cultural heritage about the emirate, ensuring it is kept alive for future generations. Erth Dubai, therefore, will be an archival repository of the changing essence of the city, narrating diverse stories that have woven the contextual mosaic in the fabric of its existence. At the heart of Erth Dubai lies the belief that every person has a story to be told-one that adds up to contribute to the grander legacy of the city. This will give history to the people, away from recording, but having it spelt out in the voices of the people, capturing moments of resilience, growth, and transformation of Dubai. It also aligns with the emirate's commitment to honoring its past while embracing the future, in which cultural heritage remains an integral par...

Hamdan bin Mohammed launches "Erth Dubai"

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  Dubai has really taken a bold step in keeping its rich heritage alive with "Erth Dubai," a people-driven initiative championed by Hamdan bin Mohammed. This big project aims to collect and document personal stories, experiences, and cultural heritage about the emirate, ensuring it is kept alive for future generations. Erth Dubai, therefore, will be an archival repository of the changing essence of the city, narrating diverse stories that have woven the contextual mosaic in the fabric of its existence. At the heart of Erth Dubai lies the belief that every person has a story to be told-one that adds up to contribute to the grander legacy of the city. This will give history to the people, away from recording, but having it spelt out in the voices of the people, capturing moments of resilience, growth, and transformation of Dubai. It also aligns with the emirate's commitment to honoring its past while embracing the future, in which cultural heritage remains an integral par...

Shura Council Approves Bahrain Investment Protection Deal With UAE To Boost Trade Ties

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  The Shura Council of Bahrain has agreed to an investment protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates, aimed at bolstering legal protection for investors and bilateral trade ties. The agreement, which sailed through the council without a hitch, is expected to be referred to the Speaker of Parliament, then to the Prime Minister, and finally to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for signing. The rapporteur of the committee, Hamad Al Nuaimi, added that the accord gives investors legal certainty and adds to Bahrain's reputation as a business center. He noted the long history between Bahrain and the UAE and opined that the deal was only a matter of time, since their economic relations were expected to expand further. The chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence, and National Security Committee, Dr. Ali Al Rumaihi, described the agreement as part of a broader strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy, calling it a "model of cooperation" ...