The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise in Sharjah, has launched a series of initiatives and events aimed at strengthening cultural and educational ties with the French Republic.
Sumit Nagal secured his place in the main draw of the men's singles thanks to his career-high world ranking of 80. In the men's doubles, veteran Rohan Bopanna, ranked fourth in the world, and his world No. 3 Matthew Ebden of Australia will be among the title favourites
The unrest began on Monday as French lawmakers prepared to vote on a decision to expand voting rights in the territory. However, critics argue that this could marginalize the Indigenous Kanak population and benefit pro-French politicians.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival commenced with an explosion of glitz and glamour on May 14, as Hollywood's finest descended upon the picturesque French Riviera for the highly-anticipated premiere of 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.
Amidst the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, French actor Lea Seydoux took a moment to reflect on the impact of the #MeToo movement on the film industry, expressing her observations on the evolving atmosphere on set.
A Paris Holocaust memorial for the French people was vandalised with painted red hands, pointing towards the rise of anti-semitic sentiments in the European nation, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Melinda French Gates on Monday, said that she would resign as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, stressing that the time is "right for me" to move forward into the next chapter of my philanthropy.