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March 03, 11:40
Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025 Concludes, With a High Turnout of Participants From 82 Countries
Riyadh concluded the 2nd edition of the Riyadh International Disputes Week (RIDW25) with a significant international turnout of more than 4.8 thousand attendees from 82 countries. With more than 87 sp
February 26, 15:15
DAWN calls on International Criminal Court to Investigate Biden administration for Aiding and Abetting Israeli Crimes in Gaza
The International Criminal Court (“ICC”) should investigate former U.S. officials President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for their accessorial r
Digital Prosperity Awards winners announced at 4th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organ
February 23, 12:05
Digital Prosperity Awards Winners Announced at 4th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international intergovernmental organization focusing on the acceleration of the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital
The Saudi Riyal Symbol (Graphic: Business Wire)
February 21, 15:50
Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity.
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,
February 19, 13:50
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Says ‘Science is the Bedrock Upon Which We Build a Sustainable Future’ During Opening Address at 16th International Workshop on Advanced Materials
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, delivered an opening keynote address on the first day of the three-day International Workshop on Ad
Elon Musk in conversation with H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intel
February 16, 13:30
Elon Musk Talks ‘Tech Support’ Governance as World Leaders Champion Innovation-Driven Reforms at Dubai Summit
Wearing a “Tech Support”-printed T-shirt, Elon Musk virtually took to the stage on the final day of the World Governments Summit in a live discussion with H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of St
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs in the United Arab Emirates, and Chairman of the Wo
February 14, 17:35
Schwab, Georgieva Discuss ‘New Era’ of Global Transformations at World Governments Summit in Dubai
The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS 2025) launched on Tuesday in Dubai, bringing together governments, business executives, and thought leaders to address profound transformations in
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA (Photo: AETOSWire)
February 14, 11:20
Dubai Achieves World’s Lowest Electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) at 0.94 Minutes Per Year, Breaking Its 2023 Record
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA achieved the world’s lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in 2024, recording just 0.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. (Photo: AETOSWire).
February 12, 15:00
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC Announces Record Annual Revenue of AED 30.98 Billion and an Unprecedented EBITDA of AED 15.70 Billion for the Year 2024
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA): (To view the table, please visit https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250210262973/en/) Dubai Electricity and
Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call for Transformative Solutions (Photo: AETOSWire)
February 12, 10:35
Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call for Transformative Solutions
The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a portfolio entity of Erth Zayed Philanthropies which has impacted 400 million lives worldwide by advancing innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, ha
Delegations from 140 governments, global tech leaders gather in Dubai on February 11-13 to accelerat
February 05, 16:00
Dubai to Gather More Than 30 Heads of State and Government, Global Leaders at the World Governments Summit 2025
In an era where governance, technology, and economic resilience define the future of nations, the World Governments Summit (WGS 2025), in its 12th edition, gathers the world’s most influential leaders
The UAEREP Cycle 6th Kick-Off Ceremony at the International Rain Enhancement Forum (Photo: AETOSWire
January 30, 12:55
UAEREP Announces Call for Submissions for Sixth Cycle Grant
The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has opened its 6th cycle for submissions of innovative research proposals (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2
Saudi Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed A. Al-Khateeb put travel and tourism on the global a
January 30, 10:45
“Travel and tourism builds diversified and resilient economies”: Saudi Arabia Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, tells World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos
The Travel and Tourism sector’s essential contribution to shaping the global landscape was underscored at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos this week with His Excellency Ahmed A.
Saudi Arabia to Host Regular World Economic Forum Global Meeting (Photo: AETOSWire)
January 30, 10:40
Saudi Arabia to Host Regular World Economic Forum Global Meeting
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host a regular high-level World Economic Forum (WEF) global meeting in Riyadh, with the first slated for the Spring of 2026, it was announced today. The announcemen
Saudi delegates to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos participate in a panel session a
January 27, 11:40
WEF25: Saudi Delegation Calls for Nations to Put “Greater Good” First
The international community must prioritize cooperation and dialogue to overcome the challenges of a fragmented world, the Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 said t
His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning (Photo: AETOSWire)
January 27, 10:15
WEF25: Saudi Arabia “Rewriting the Economic Playbook”
In the session titled ‘Saudi Arabia’s Economic Shifts’, His Excellency Mohammed A. Aljadaan, Minister of Finance, described the main forces driving the Kingdom’s transformation: “The whole nation has
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, addr
January 23, 09:30
WEF25: Saudi Foreign Minister Says Middle East Has “Opportunity to Turn a Page” Following Gaza Ceasefire
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, today said the Middle East has an opportunity to shape a prosperous future following the Gaza ceasefire
Zayed Sustainability Prize celebrates innovators driving global progress at 2025 Awards (Photo: AETO
January 16, 13:55
Zayed Sustainability Prize Celebrates Innovators Driving Global Progress at 2025 Awards
Today, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, recognised the 2025 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Celebrating the transformational impact of 11 pioneering or
TOKYO GODZILLAs ©️TOHO CO., LTD. (Photo: Business Wire)
January 10, 11:00
The Second Installment Featuring “Godzilla,” TOKYO GODZILLAs, to Premiere Starting Saturday, November 30!
In an effort to revitalize nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been showcasing projection mapping art year-round at one of its iconic landmarks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
December 18, 2024 10:40
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center Remembers 2024 Achievements and Sets Stage for 2025
The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center (https://www.smyc.kr/) marked 2024 as a year of progress, enhancing its role as a hub for youth policy collaboration. Programs like the Youth Allowance, Mental Heal
The Illuminations (Photo: Business Wire)
December 13, 2024 13:40
The Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market Lighting Ceremony, a New Illumination in Tokyo, Held to Illuminate the Nighttime in Nishi-Shinjuku!
The “TOKYO NIGHTTIME PROJECT” has been launched in the Nishi-Shinjuku area of Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, with the aim of revitalizing night tourism. The project, by collaborating with organizations in the su
December 11, 2024 17:00
Tourism in Asia and the Pacific Reach 85% of 2019 Levels, With Japan Standing out as One of the Top Earners Globally
In the first nine months of 2024, 1 billion tourists travelled to international destinations, reaching out 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, it is
December 10, 2024 11:12
SOPA 2025 Journalism Awards Open for Entries; Deadline Feb. 13
The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the best practices within journalism, announced today that the SOPA 2025 Awards for Editorial Excellenc
Entrepreneurs from Asian Countries and Regions Compete at AEA2024 Innovation Award held in Kashiwa-n
December 06, 2024 10:40
Entrepreneurs from Asian Countries and Regions Compete at AEA2024 Innovation Award held in Kashiwa-no-ha
The Asian Entrepreneurship Award (AEA) Steering Committee is pleased to announce that AEA2024, the 13th annual innovation award event for fast-growing Asian startups, was held on November 20th and 21s
Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience (Photo: AETOSWire)
December 04, 2024 16:30
Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience
The emirate of Sharjah today concluded celebrations to mark the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad (Union Day), showcasing the country’s vibrant culture and development story. Festivities took place over 13 days,
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