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Fight is on between Formula One title rivals Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The gloves are off and the fight is on between Formula One title rivals Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. Sunday's explosive Azerbaijan Grand Prix more than made up for last year's dull race in Baku, bursting the budding 'bromance' and replacing it with something much more heavyweight. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said as much after a crazy afternoon thatRead more

Bahrain’s hopes to win medal dashed

Baku - Emirates Voice

Bahrain’s hopes of winning their maiden medal at the Fourth Islamic Solidarity Games, being held in Baku, were dashed after Maryam Hassani came fourth in the women’s Skeet event. The only Bahraini shooter who made it into the final after coming second in the qualifying round with 68 points earlier yesterday was hoping to finish in the top three inRead more

Bahrain athletes set for Solidarity Games

Manama - Emirates Voice

Bahrain has completed its preparations for the Fourth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, which takes place in Baku, in Azerbaijan later this month. In the games, set to take place between May 12 and 22, will see Bahrain compete in three sports – athletics, shooting and wrestling. There will be more than 4,000 athletes from 57 countries lined upRead more

OIC calls for raising global awareness of dangers of growing manifestations of Islamophobia

JEDDAH - Emirates Voice

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, called for raising global awareness of the dangers of the growing manifestations of Islamophobia by mainstreaming the principles of peace, harmony and security. He pointed out that the "Istanbul Process" initiative launched by the OIC, as part of its plan to implement UN Human Rights Council resolution 16/18,Read more

Azerbaijan's President Meets OIC Chief

Baku - Emirates Voice

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met here today at the Presidential Palace in Baku, the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, who is now on an official three-day visit to Baku. The Secretary General presented comprehensive briefing on OIC’s current and future initiatives and plans, mainly focusing on various regional andRead more

UNESCO announces Baku

New York - Emirates Voice

Representatives of the world’s cultures will come together in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 5th and 6th May for the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held to boost and support efforts in favour of cultural diversity and inclusive societies through dialogue among all stakeholders. According to an official press statement, Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, and Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO,Read more

3rd Ministerial Meeting of SGC Advisory Council held in Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku - ArabToday

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, European Commission Vice-president for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic and energy ministers from the Southern Gas Corridor member states participate in the opening of the Third Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) Advisory Council in Baku Source: XinhuaRead more

Christmas decorations seen in Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku - Xinhua

Photo taken on Dec. 24, 2016 shows Christmas decorations at the downtown Fountain Square in Baku, Azerbaijan. source: Xinhua Read more

Russian embassy in Baku tightens security after assassination of envoy in Turkey

Baku - ArabToday

The Russian Embassy in Baku has increased security measures after Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, was killed following a terrorist attack, Ambassador of Russia to Azerbaijan Vladimir Dorokhin told journalists here on Tuesday. "I believe in Azerbaijan and believe that nothing could happen to me here," the diplomat said. The Ambassador expressed gratitude and appreciation for the support givenRead more