Deepfakes can clone your voice in 5 seconds, tech firms mount defense
Las Vegas, United States -- Tech firms are fighting the scourge of deepfakes, those deceptively realistic voices or videos used...Technology Business Geostrategy
Borouge proposes share buyback
The company had posted a 24% YoY increase in net profit to $1.24bn.Company News Business
Major airlines cancel dozens of flights to Tel Aviv
Air France-KLM group's low-cost carrier Transavia announced it was cancelling all flights from Paris and Lyon to Tel Aviv up...At Ben Gurion airport American Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates were among those pulling flights
But airport authorities did not stop commercial air links with Eilat, Israel's second international airport
In a world first, EU gives nod to green bond standards
Brussels, Belgium - European Parliament has adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, the...The regulation, adopted by 418 votes in favour lays down uniform standards for issuers who wish to use the designation ‘European green bond’
The standards will enable investors to direct their money more confidently towards more sustainable technologies and businesses
Qatar Chamber forms two committees to develop insurance sector
Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Chamber (QC) has established two technical teams to further develop the country’s insurance sector. One...The committees were formed during a meeting of the chamber’s insurance committee on Saturday
One of the committees specializes in legal and services, and another in the financial and IT fields
UAE and Kyrgyzstan to boost renewable energy, transportation ties
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan--The UAE and Kyrgyzstan have discussed mechanisms to enhance joint cooperation in various fields, especially renewable energy, transportation, and...Al Mazrouei headed a large delegation to the Central Asian country to explore opportunities to enhance cooperation between the two countries in all fields
The talks with Kyrgyz president focused on mechanisms to enhance joint cooperation in various fields, especially renewable energy, transportation, and logistics services
Dubai Customs strengthens partnerships with courier firms to expand e-commerce
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs recently convened an extensive meeting with the courier and express shipping companies, aimed at bolstering...Dubai Customs unveiled its cutting-edge e-commerce project, strategically leveraging blockchain technology to streamline supply chain operations.
It also addressed all queries from participating companies and shared insights into the department's systems in this context.
FAO raises its forecast for global cereal production in 2023
ROME, ITALY - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) raised its forecast for global cereal production...The higher forecast is almost entirely based on recent and more positive yield estimates for the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
There will be increased wheat consumption while global rice utilization is forecast at 520.5 million tons.
Circular economy is a critical pathway to build sustainable future: Almheiri
Dubai, UAE-- Terming the circular economy as a critical pathway that builds a sustainable future by preserving natural resources, reducing...Almheiri noted that the UAE is keen to promote the circular economy that contributes to sustainable growth through the cooperation of all key stakeholders
The review meeting took note of the pioneering efforts and actions taken by partners across the UAE to support the country's transition toward a circular economy
Qatar becomes an important global event destination
"Qatar Tourism takes pride in organizing and hosting successful exhibitions across diverse sectors. These events underscore Qatar's capacity to harness...Doha hosts the Geneva International Motor Show, its first time outside Switzerland, underscoring Qatar's status as a major hub for global events
Qatar Tourism excels in hosting varied sector exhibitions, setting its sights on becoming the Middle East's top tourist hotspot by 2030
Dubai’s weeklong real estate transactions exceed US$2.5bn
DUBAI, UAE - A total of 1,445 real estate transactions worth over US$2.5 billion (AED 9.5 billion) were conducted during...The Dubai Land Department report showed that 248 plots were sold for US$476 million.
The DLS report said 1,197 apartments and villas were purchased for US$865 million.
Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region produces over 28m roses annually
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - The Tabuk region's agricultural sector is making steady progress towards achieving the goals of Saudi Arabia's...These flowers have a market value of over US$8.5 million making the region a leader in rose production and export.
The Kingdom’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has developed strategies to advance the sector.
