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Their prize will be unfading recognition of their exceptional achievement, not only by their fellow citizens but also by the entire international community.

In this light, Mr. Cheng Man Piu, Francis, Mr. Kwok [...] [...]

[...] [...] Man Fai, Tang Ka Piu of FTU and DAB while [...]

This will be a severe loss to Hong Kong, for no one can doubt the great contributions which they make to Hong Kong's success as an international centre of commerce and trade, not to mention the notable achievements many of them and their forefathers have made in the cause of philanthropy.

A host of concrete proposals were suggested to the coordinators of the Dialogue, such as: dialogue and networking among universities; dialogue among young scientists, involving UNESCO chairholders in dialogue activities; dialogue among student journalists and seasoned media practitioners from both regions; the holding of youth forums; reactivation of the Committee for the Translation of Literary Works and increase in the translation of Arabic works into European languages; a comparative study of school textbooks; dialogue involving professionals from cultural industries; the organization of an interregional conference on the image of Arab-Islamic culture in European history books.

[...] Edward, CHENG Man Piu, Francis and [...] [...]

[...] [...] Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination [...] [...]

During their visit, the Working Group found that the challenges faced by people of African descent in Portugal related mainly to their lack of recognition as a specific group in the national policy and legal framework; the lack of recognition of their positive contribution throughout history to the construction and development of the country; the lack of qualitative and quantitative disaggregated data by racial or ethnic origin; the existence of a circle of poverty, unequal access to education, public services, employment, as well as discrimination in the administration and functioning of the justice system; existence of racial profiling and police violence; underrepresentation in political and institutional decision-making processes, as well as the lack of special measures or affirmative action policies in Portugal for people of African descent or other minorities.

UNESCO was also urged to increase action with respect to the introduction and use of ICTs at all levels of education, especially through the development of national distance education courses and access to other online content to be made available in Arabic, multilingual content development, and enhancing lifelong learning opportunities through access to diversified delivery systems.

MSC Sinfonia is named in homage to the rousing symphonies of Europe's great classical composers: from Beethoven's romantic masterpieces to Mozart's lively works, paired with the contemporary tones of Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Brahms.

Olympic fever has descended upon China with many brands surfing the London 2012 wave through special digital campaigns (amongst which Puma and Yili who we presented in previous articles).