Signatories include the "Godfather of AI" and 2024 winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics Geoffrey Hinton; Computer Sciences Professor...
The US space agency's Artemis program hopes to return humans to the Moon as China forges ahead with a rival...
The MENA Oceans Network, launched at the COP28, marks a pivotal step in addressing urgent ocean-related challenges in the region,...The MENA Oceans Network, launched at the COP28, marks a pivotal step in addressing urgent ocean-related challenges in the region, says Tatiana Antonelli Abella of Goumbook.
This multi-stakeholder initiative, supported by the UN-UAE Office, aims to enhance marine conservation, promote a sustainable blue economy, and support SDG14 drive, she adds.
BERLIN, GERMANY - The German government on Sunday faced a backlash after abruptly ending an electric car subsidy scheme in a...The economy ministry said on Saturday that Sunday would be the last day prospective buyers could apply for the scheme.
Under the scheme, the government paid out thousands of euros per customer to partially cover the cost of buying an electric car.
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recorded a 9.3 percent drop in the Industrial Production index (IPI) in the month of October...The mining sector posted an 11.1 percent fall as compared to September due to the decrease in the quantities of "crude oil petroleum and natural gas"
However, manufacture of cement and other non-metallic mineral products posted a 4.3 percent jump, and printing and reproduction of recorded media increased by 3.2 percent
- Antoine Samaha of BCG applauds the launch of a Loss and Damage Fund for developing countries, emphasizing the need for...
At COP28, a significant focus was placed on climate finance, with the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund to aid developing countries.
Antoine Samaha of BCG underscores the urgency of securing more funds and ensuring its equitable distribution to combat climate change.
Baqa al-Gharbiya, Israel--In Baqa al-Gharbiya, an hour's drive from Haifa, city folk have temporarily traded pens for boots to aid farmers...Many people, lawyers or teachers, have joined hands to help Arab-Israeli farmers in the harvest as there is a shortage of labor force because of the war
Volunteers were picking cucumbers, placing seedlings on stakes, and were preparing for the strawberry harvest when the rains interrupted them
- “Dubai’s robust partnerships with leading travel and hospitality companies are key to fostering the growth of this crucial sector, both...
Dubai's tourism sector plays a pivotal role in the city's economy, with a record 13.9 million visitors in 2023.
Under the D33 Agenda, Dubai is not only advancing in tourism but also focusing on sustainability,
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UAE and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the digital...Data centers are crucial to a country’s digital infrastructure as they provide a secure space for storing critical data and running applications.
Azerbaijan has taken steps towards advancing the digital economy, among else through the centralization of e-services and the digitization of public services
- Saudi Arabia's new Saudi Space Agency and first ISS mission, coupled with UAE's Hope Probe and lunar projects, underscore their...
Saudi Arabia's new Saudi Space Agency and first ISS mission, coupled with UAE's Hope Probe and lunar projects, underscore their rising status in global space sector.
Bahrain's development of its first satellite and Kuwait's CubeSat initiative underscore the Gulf region's commitment to space technology and research.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - Business activity in the eurozone slumped at a faster rate in December, weighed down by a deeper downturn...The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global fell to 47 in December from 47.6 in November.
A figure below 50 indicates contraction and the risk of recession in the 20-nation single currency area remains, analysts warned.
- "The digital economy represents a clear path to employment opportunities. Additionally, exploring other avenues, such as the green economy, is...
Employment rates for young men and women in the Arab region are around 26 percent, says International Labor Organization Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.
He also highlights the significant challenges currently intensified by climate change, rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions.
