The technology will likely automate millions of jobs, Mark J. Penn, a US businessman, political strategist, and author tells TRENDS...
Anticipatory governance is crucial in navigating today’s risks. While AI tools enhance forecasting, early warning does not always lead to...
The crossing was closed last Sunday by Afghan authorities, who objected to what they said were new documentation rules restricting...Torkham border crossing was reopened at 6 am on Saturday, Afghan customs official Muslim Khaksar said at the site in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province
On Saturday, people attending to patients were allowed to enter Pakistan after showing their Afghan identity cards, the Pakistani customs official said
Istanbul, Turkey--Fears of another major earthquake have been rekindled in Istanbul since the February 6 disaster that hit Turkey and...The 16 million residents of Istanbul, a city that spreads over two continents and has seen skyscrapers mushroom in recent years, are wondering if they're ready for the "Big One"
The early warning could win "a maximum of seven or eight seconds" -- not enough time to allow inhabitants to get to safety
- Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE has presented Syria with 10 state-of-the-art ambulances, as part of Operation Gallant Knight 2 and the...
The initiative is part of a continuation of the UAE's humanitarian support for the Syrian people in the wake of the powerful earthquake
Dr. Salem Al Falasi said the UAE continues to support Syria's health sector, as part of Operation Gallant Knight 2, and to identify and meet the needs of Syrian hospitals
- Israeli media reported the crowds were again in the tens of thousands, after lawmakers this week took a step towards...
Netanyahu has presented the judicial reforms as key to restoring balance between the branches of government, arguing judges currently have too much power over elected officials
Another element of the reforms would give the 120-member parliament the power to overrule Supreme Court decisions with a simple majority of 61 votes
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The 15th session of the joint UAE-Algeria Economic Committee has been held in Abu Dhabi under the chairmanship...Non-oil trade between the two countries has grown from $701 million in 2020 to around $800 million by the end of 2022
The UAE is one of Algeria's major Arab trading partners in 2021, accounting for nearly 20% of Algeria's trade volume with Arab countries
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in...Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in a interview with TRENDS at DAVOS 2023
‘As for our industry, we have certain programs to train young people and make our new investments more and more technology-based,’ says the Saudi minister AlKhorayef
- Amman, Jordan - The Baynouna Solar Energy Company (BSCE), a joint venture between the UAE’s world-leading renewable energy company, Masdar,...
The Baynouna Solar Park produces over 560 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy annually – enough to power 160,000 homes
The plant also displaces 360,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year, equivalent to taking nearly 80,000 cars off the road.
ABU DHABI, UAE - Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini headed the UAE delegation participating in...Held for the first time under the Indian presidency in Bengaluru, the meeting discussed the progress under the G20 priorities for 2023.
The UAE team reiterated the importance of a globally coordinated multilateral action to promote climate finance.
- ANKARA, TURKEY - Clearing the mountains of rubble due to buildings collapse in the earthquakes that hit Turkey on February...
Rubble removal accounts for a large share of UNDP's US$113.5 million request for funding.
UNDP's current focus is to help prevent public health threats to affected populations and emergency responders.
PARIS, FRANCE - Governments should urgently adapt their health systems to better respond to future shocks, given the huge impact...Major investment is needed in the health workforce, alongside increased spending on prevention and digital infrastructure, says OECD
More workers in health and social care were associated with lower mortality rates.
