European Parliament approves ‘pioneering’ rules to govern AI
Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the risks of a technology...
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Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a...
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Humanoid robots to take center stage at UN meet on AI
Geneva, Switzerland---Eight humanoid robots will be the star attractions when the United Nations hosts its first summit since the start of...
- The AI for Good Global Summit, first held in 2017, will return to Geneva on July 6 and 7 after a three-year Covid-imposed break.
- The event will aim to showcase how artificial intelligence and other new technologies can help reach the UN's so-called sustainable development goals.f
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Arab Health 2023: Emirates Health Services unveils ‘Microbubble treatments for Children’
‘Microbubble Treatments for Children’ programme research project is being pursued in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
- ‘Microbubble Treatments for Children’ programme research project is being pursued in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- The project aims to administer various treatments through microscopic bubbles that moves in the bloodstream to reach the target areas as needed
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1st Arab long-duration astronaut mission to launch on Feb 26
Key mission information, such as the launch time and launch opportunities, was announced during the NASA Crew-6 mission overview media...
- Key mission information, such as the launch time, was announced during the NASA Crew-6 mission overview media briefing
- Sultan Al Neyadi said he would love to see a UAE flag on the lunar surface, carried on the shoulder of a UAE astronaut
UAE astronaut says not required to fast during Ramadan on ISS
Asked at a press conference Wednesday how he will observe the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims typically fast from...
- Sultan al-Neyadi will become the first Arab astronaut to spend six months in space when he blasts off for the International Space Station next month aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9
- Neyadi, NASA's Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg and Russia's Andrey Fedyaev are scheduled to fly to the ISS on February 26 as members of SpaceX Dragon Crew-6
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CST announces first Space Entrepreneurship Alliance in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has announced the formation of a Space Entrepreneurship...
- The alliance was announced during the Commission's participation in the seventh edition of the Garage Disrupt event.
- The alliance seeks to connect entrepreneurs with investors and experts in the space sector.
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Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat, says WHO
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Efforts to eliminate industrially-produced fat have a long way to go with five billion people exposed to toxic...
- The World Health Organization called in 2018 for harmful trans fatty acids to be wiped out by 2023.
- They are thought to be responsible for around 500,000 premature deaths from coronary heart disease each year.
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Sharjah astronomy academy receives first signal from CubeSat
Sharjah, UAE - The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) of the University of Sharjah (UoS), has...
- The project engineers at SAASST were prepared to receive the first communication signal from the CubeSat after it reached its orbit around Earth.
- The signal demonstrates the state of the satellite and its readiness to perform its mission after a successful deployment from the main spacecraft.
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WEF launches initiative to channelize US$3trn for climate and nature
The World Economic Forum launched the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA), to help unlock the US$3 trillion of financing...
- Present funding is slow and inadequate, and a new approach is needed to get capital flowing.
- Philanthropic giving is nimble, more tolerant of risks and is driven by values and long-term outcomes rather than quarterly returns.
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Countries which transform food system can meet net-zero goals, says WEF report
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – A report launched Monday at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 shows how countries can accelerate...
- Food systems, when transformed, can help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, from climate change to resilient livelihoods.
- The report identifies models for businesses and policy-makers and a roadmap of priorities for countries to improve productivity and sustainability.
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DEWA completes 77 percent work in Hatta Water Reservoir
DUBAI, UAE - DEWA has completed 76.8 percent work on the water reservoir project in Hatta. The project has a...
- The project is being built at a cost of approximately US$23 million and is expected to be completed in April 2023.
- The structural foundation works for all facilities and reservoirs are 100 percent complete,
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UN conference adopts plan to reduce harmful chemicals
PARIS, FRANCE - A new roadmap to reduce the environmental risks from chemicals and waste was adopted at a United Nations...
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Politicians fail to understand scientific facts of climate, says expert
PARIS, FRANCE - Wavering ambition by governments and a growing belief that science is politically subjective are great causes for concern...
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Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record, says data
WASHINGTON, US - The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum...
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Largest asteroid samples brought to Earth
Scientists hope the samples will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became...
- Four years after its 2016 launch, the probe landed on the asteroid Bennu and collected roughly nine ounces (250 grams) of dust from its rocky surface.
- Most of the sample will be conserved for study by future generations. Roughly one-fourth will be immediately used in experiments.
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World must understand AI, curb its risk, says UK Deputy PM
NEW YORK, US - The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can...
- UK Deputy PM said that a summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for public good.
- One of the concerns highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister is the unprecedented speed at which AI is evolving having far-reaching implications.
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends reception for astronaut Al Neyadi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a reception for...
- Sheikh Khaled congratulated Sultan Al Neyadi and other members of the family on the success of the historic mission
- He also praised the work of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in planning the mission and ensuring its success