• Complaint against Israeli President received: Swiss prosecutors

    Israeli President Isaac Herzog has been targeted with a criminal complaint during a visit to Switzerland, Swiss prosecutors said, amid allegations of crimes against humanity over the war in Gaza. The Federal Prosecutor's Office (BA) confirmed that it had received a criminal complaint against the Israeli president, who was in...
  • UAE president and UN chief discuss ‘collective action’ to address climate challenges

    Dubai, UAE-- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and UN Secretary General António Guterres discussed the importance of the conference in enhancing international collective action to address climate challenges in a manner that serves humanity and future generations. The meeting between the two took place at the ongoing UN Climate...
  • Rising global temperatures in focus as COP28 kicks off in Dubai

    Dubai, UAE--Rising sea levels, vanishing Arctic landscapes, fading coral reefs, acidic oceans, and raging forest fires are common occurrences today. Climate change is escalating its aggressive posture before a full scale assault on humanity. A new study found that it costs the world $16.3 million per hour. On November 17,...
  • UN rights chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza

    Volker Turk exhorted for a ceasefire as the first step in order to save the lives of civilians through the delivery of quick and "effective humanitarian aid" in the Gaza Strip. He asserted that violence will never end unless leaders stand up and "take the humane choices that are required...
  • Turkish excavations offer vital clues of human history

    Gobekli Tepe - which experts believe was never actually inhabited - may be part of a vast sacred landscape that encompasses other hilltop sites that are believed to be even older.
  • ‘Humanitarian workers play key role in restoring hope’

    "Humanitarian work knows no geographical or political boundaries; it does not recognize distinctions between cultures, nationalities, religions, and sects; and it does not see differences in color and race," adds the ambassador Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani.
  • Will Artificial Intelligence really destroy humanity?

    A group of scientists who were using AI to help discover new drugs ran an experiment where they tweaked their AI to search for harmful molecules instead. They managed to generate 40,000 potentially poisonous agents in less than six hours, as reported in the Nature Machine Intelligence journal.
  • 258m people require food aid, says UN report

    PARIS, FRANCE -  Some 258 million people needed emergency food aid last year because of conflict, economic shocks and climate disasters, a UN report said Wednesday, a sharp rise from 193 million the previous year. "More than a quarter of a billion people are now facing acute levels of hunger, and...
  • UN chief calls for protection of biodiversity on International Mother Earth Day

    NEW YORK, US -  UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement calling for urgent action to protect the environment and combat climate change on the occasion of International Mother Earth Day. Guterres highlighted the crucial relationship between humanity and the natural world, stating that our health and survival depend on...
  • Women play key role in nurturing families, society

    “The Emirati woman, who is confident and capable, has demonstrated her worth and distinguished presence, serving as a role model for women worldwide. She has reached the highest positions and represented the country with distinction in prominent international forums, contributing to achievements that benefit humanity,” she adds.
  • ‘Abu Dhabi Space Debate offers a significant and huge global platform to enhance activities in space sector’

    It is possible to take advantage from the discoveries provided by space projects to boost our development for the benefit of humanity. There is an urgent need for closer cooperation among all, especially with regard to issues and challenges facing the planet such as climate change, he adds.
  • Queen Rania calls for ‘mindful use’ of technology at Web Summit in Portugal

    She made her remarks while delivering a keynote speech at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal during a sessios titled "Battling Built-In Biases."
  • Arab League welcomes UN report on Israeli conduct in Palestinian territories

    Welcoming the report brought out by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, the Arab League has praised the efforts and the findings of the report, documenting Israeli violations against Palestinians, and holy sites in the occupied Palestinian territories.
  • DTC Abu Dhabi-UNESCO study on pandemic impact ‘useful’ in plugging gaps

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi began in the UAE capital with discussions on the impact of the pandemic on culture. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, said, “If an issue happens in Brazil or Iraq or Syria, it affects us as well,...
  • One third of humanity is still totally offline: UN report

    The Global Connectivity Report 2022 argues that while easy, affordable access to fast broadband is near-ubiquitous in most rich-world nations, vast swaths of humanity remain excluded from the immense possibilities offered by the online experience, stunting economic development and deepening global inequalities.
  • Humanity stuck in ‘spiral of self-destruction’: UN

    Humanity is suffering from a "broken perception of risk", spurring us into activities and behaviours that cause climate change and a surging number of disasters around the globe, the UN warned Tuesday. In a fresh report, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, or UNDRR, found that between 350 and...
  • Humanity vs Technology

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning are stirring as much of a concern about job security as they are steering efficient outcome strategies.
  • Dubai Academic Health Corporation embarks on four-pronged future plan

    The Dubai Academic Health Corporation has agreed on four bases as a part of its strategic plans and future goals. The bases include Care: to set the global standard for evidence-based patient care and outcomes; Learning: to deliver transformative education and a future-ready workforce. The other two bases cover Discovery:...