Sharjah: H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi) and The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), attended the unveiling of the ‘Precious Heart’ jewellery collection, a collaboration between Irthi, TBHF, and British luxury jeweller Asprey. The proceeds from this collection will be fully dedicated to supporting TBHF’s projects for refugees, displaced individuals, and vulnerable communities worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, the collection draws inspiration from Emirati Talli craft and comprises 20 pieces crafted from high-purity imperial jadeite, valued at approximately £9.7 million. This rare jade, known for its rich emerald-green color, is complemented by

Baghdad: Ant³nio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the free flow of humanitarian aid to end the blockade. According to Emirates News Agency, Guterres emphasized that nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people, rejecting the repeated displacement of the Gaza population and any notion of forced displacement outside of Gaza. He highlighted the importance of focusing on the situation in the occupied West Bank, reiterating that only a two-State solution can deliver sustainable peace. In Lebanon, Guterres referred to Security

Baghdad: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Saturday reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains the central issue for the Arab League. According to Emirates News Agency, Aboul Gheit said during a speech he delivered at the 34th Arab Summit, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The Palestinian cause continues to be the foremost issue for the Arab world and the Arab League. Attempts by the extremist Zionist right wing to dominate Palestinian lands and commit acts of genocide against its people are a stain on the conscience of the international community.” He warned that the expansionist

Baghdad: Iraq today announced 18 ambitious initiatives to revitalise joint Arab action, foremost among them the initiative to establish an Arab Fund to support recovery and post-crisis reconstruction efforts. According to Emirates News Agency, in his opening address to the 34th Arab Summit, which Baghdad hosted today, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani announced that ‘Iraq pledges a contribution of $20 million for the reconstruction of Gaza and another $20 million for the reconstruction of brotherly Lebanon.’ ‘The 34th Arab Summit is not just a meeting; it marks the beginning of a new chapter and a turning point toward