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Dubai launches global blueprint for artificial intelligence (Graphic: AETOSWire)
May 03, 2024 14:20
Dubai Launches Global Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence
Dubai has launched a blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (AI), a yearly plan that will focus on harnessing the technology’s potential to improve quality of life around the world. The plan begins
Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning His Excellency Faisal Alibrahim announces Saudi Arabia will j
May 01, 2024 11:55
WEF Special Meeting Concludes in Riyadh With World Leaders Calling for Clear, Irreversible Path to Peace and Prosperity as Top Global Priority
Riyadh hosted more than 1,000 global leaders for the two-day World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting in Riyadh, where leading political, economics, energy and technology figures called for clear pa
Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE’s largest heritage museum on the banks of Dubai Creek (Photo: AETOSWire
April 30, 2024 14:40
Al Shindagha Museum - A Modern Journey through Dubai's Rich Heritage and Cultural Tapestry
As Dubai gears up to host the prestigious International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference for the first time in the MENASA region in 2025, Al Shindagha Museum is poised to play a pivotal ro
His Excellency Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, welcomes global leaders to
April 30, 2024 14:25
Geopolitical Stability, Inclusive Growth, Energy Security Under Spotlight in Riyadh at World Economic Forum Special Meeting
Riyadh convened global leaders today at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development to host candid dialogues and outline bold steps to tackle th
Mongolia's Nationally Protected area, Toson Hulstai. ©TNC
April 23, 2024 14:25
The Government of Mongolia and The Nature Conservancy Secure ‘Eternal Mongolia’, a Pathway to Achieve the Nation’s Climate and Biodiversity Goals
Today, the Government of Mongolia, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and others announced the launch of Eternal Mongolia - a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative that will deliver lasting conse
The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival is to be held in Jeonju. (Photo: JEONJU CITY)
April 19, 2024 11:48
The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival Opens on May 1st in Jeonju, Korea
This May, the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival (https://eng.jeonjufest.kr/) takes place in Jeonju, the most Korean city. The festival will screen 232 independent, short, and alternative films f
April 11, 2024 17:30
Global Drive to ‘Quit Like Sweden’ Will Save Millions of Smokers’ Lives
INTERNATIONAL health experts today rallied behind a major new global effort to replicate Sweden’s success at eradicating smoking by embracing a comprehensive approach that could prevent many millions
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC shareholders approve payment of AED 3.1 billion in divide
March 31, 2024 10:10
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC Shareholders Approve Payment of AED 3.1 Billion in Dividends
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider and majority owner of the largest cooling servi
Group photo with ambassadors and representatives from APO members, delegates from the APO Vision 202
March 17, 2024 10:35
Socialization Dinner for Ambassadors of APO Members and Steering Committee on the APO Vision 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation: Pause-and-reflect Activity Consultation Meeting
On Thursday, 14 March 2024, Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata hosted a Socialization Dinner for Ambassadors of APO Members in Tokyo. The event, whic
March 15, 2024 09:45
First Doses of BRUKINSA® provided to Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Under Collaboration of The Max Foundation, BeiGene, and the BeiGene Foundation
The Max Foundation (Max), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating health equity by delivering medication, technology, and supportive services to patients worldwide, BeiGene, a global
March 05, 2024 17:55
The Open Group Welcomes Shell as Its Latest Platinum Member
The Open Group (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opengroup.org%2F&esheet=53902628&newsitemid=20240228215044&lan=en-US&anchor=The+Open+Group&index=1&md5=20b146b7fa4
Projection Mapping Event “TOKYO Night & Light” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Photo:
March 04, 2024 13:40
“TOKYO Night & Light” Projection Mapping Display Unveiled at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!
To create the newest attraction to brighten the nightlife in Tokyo, “Tokyo Night & Light”, a projection mapping display which uses light and sound as an expression of multi-colored art, was unveiled a
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio emphasized how Japan can contribute to Ukraine’s post-war reconstructio
March 03, 2024 14:29
Japan Hosted a Conference to Boost Ukraine’s Economic Growth and Recovery
On February 19th, representatives of the governments of Japan and Ukraine, as well as business organizations, gathered in Tokyo for the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Re
In a groundbreaking new study, alarming insights are unveiled about the technology platforms that of
February 21, 2024 11:50
New Research by Finnish Child Rights NGO Protect Children Reveals How Offenders Use Technology Platforms for Online Child Sexual Abuse
In a groundbreaking new study, alarming insights are unveiled about the technology platforms that offenders use to sexually abuse children online. The research surveyed over 30,000 online child sexual
Patient Safety Movement Foundation Outlines 2024 Action Plan for Creating a Safer Healthcare System
February 18, 2024 13:15
Patient Safety Movement Foundation Outlines 2024 Action Plan for Creating a Safer Healthcare System
At the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (https://psmf.org)’s annual Mid-Year Event on January 26, patient safety experts from around the world participated in the creation of an action plan to elimi
February 13, 2024 10:30
UAE's ATRC Launches Global Tech R&D Platform at WGS 2024: Allocates US$200 Mn Fund to Accelerate Innovation for Developing Nations
In a landmark announcement on Day 1 of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at facilitating global ac
February 08, 2024 18:45
Milken Institute Announces Inaugural Global Investors’ Symposium
Milken Institute’s inaugural Global Investors’ Symposium (https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-investors-symposium-2024) will take place on March 26 at The Regent Hong Kong. Under the theme “Thri
Her Excellency Ms. Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation (Photo: AE
January 30, 2024 15:30
Republic of Guinea Announces Groundbreaking Round Table of Donors Event in Dubai
The Republic of Guinea, through its Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, has announced a pivotal Round Table of Donors (RTD) event, set for February 15-16, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab E
January 24, 2024 15:10
New KnowBe4 Report Shows Major Spike in Public Sector Attacks in 2023
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, released its report on the most popular and prolific cybercrimes of 2023 with a focus on the p
The Kingdom Concludes Its Participation in WEF AM 2024 with Announcement to Host WEF Special Meeting
January 23, 2024 11:30
The Kingdom Concludes Its Participation in WEF AM 2024 With Announcement to Host WEF Special Meeting in Riyadh
A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, culminating in an announcement that Riyadh will host a W
Saudi Ambassador to US says Kingdom prioritizing ‘peace and prosperity’ policies at the World Econom
January 22, 2024 17:13
WEF24: Saudi Ambassador to US says Kingdom prioritizing ‘peace and prosperity’ policies
Saudi Arabia is prioritizing peace and prosperity in its efforts to lead the Middle East towards stability and security amid ongoing geopolitical volatility in the region, the World Economic Forum (WE
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host a World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh in April 2024
January 21, 2024 13:15
Saudi Arabia to Host World Economic Forum Special Meeting in April 2024
Announced by His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, and Børge Brende, World Economic Forum President, at the 54th Annual Meeting of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, the ne
Saudi Arabia expands partnership with World Economic Forum’s UpLink platform to catalyze breakthroug
January 21, 2024 10:25
Saudi Arabia Expands Partnership with World Economic Forum’s UpLink Platform to Catalyze Breakthrough Innovations, Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) innovation platform UpLink today signed two agreements to catalyze innovative global solutions to today’s most pressing environmental a
Saudi’s Climate Envoy HE Adel Aljubeir emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global energy and res
January 19, 2024 10:40
WEF24: Saudi Climate Envoy - Kingdom Setting Standards for Global Energy, Resource Security
Saudi Arabia highlighted its commitment to collaborating with the global community to meet the growing global demand for energy while driving green transformations, and building integrated economic re
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, HE Faisal F. Alibrahim, signs agreement with OECD S
January 18, 2024 16:45
Saudi Arabia, OECD Agree to Boost Cooperation on Wide Range of Public Policy Initiatives
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on a wide range of public poli
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