World airlines commit to ‘net zero’ CO2 emissions by 2050
The world's airlines made a joint pledge Monday to reach "net zero" CO2 by 2050, as the aviation industry ramps up efforts to curb its contribution to global warming. The new commitment comes 12 years after the IATA unveiled its first plan to reduce CO2 emissions.TRSDC of Saudi Arabia partners with an Austrian biotech firm to produce seafood
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) of Saudi Arabia has partnered with an Austrian biotechnology firm, Blue Planet Ecosystems (BPE), to produce seafood, and to conduct algae production in a desert environment.American scientist duo wins Nobel in medicine
They will share the Nobel Prize cheque for 10 million Swedish kronor ($1.1 million, €1 million).‘Mad’ Israeli quest to revive ancient dates bears fruit
A project has managed to grow date palm trees from 2,000-year-old seeds found near the Dead Sea.Saudi Arabia announces vaccine mandate for public
Saudi authorities will require people to have double immunization starting at 6 am on October 10 if they are to go to places.US surpasses 700,000 Covid deaths: Johns Hopkins
The US fatalities far exceed other frontrunners such as Brazil and India facing a resurgence in cases due to the prominence of the highly contagious Delta variantDigital currency can speed up global payments: CBUAE
The CBUAE has in a study found that central bank digital currencies can substantially improve international trade payments.Algeria begins Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine production
Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane, who attended the launch of the production process at a factory in the eastern city of Constantine, called it a "big achievement". Production could be doubled in the North African nation if needed, officials said.NASA’s Lucy mission to probe Jupiter’s mysterious Trojan asteroids
The probe, called Lucy after an ancient fossil that provided insights into the evolution of human species, will launch on October 16 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in FloridaWant to live forever? Theoretically, you could
The outer limit of the human lifespan has long been hotly debated, with recent studies making the case we could live up to 150 yearsSyria water crisis spurs spike in disease: MSF
MSF has blamed the ‘acute water crisis’ in recent months on a decrease in funding for water, sanitation and hygiene operations as well as the destruction of water and sanitation infrastructure during a decade of civil war.NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi develop AI tool to improve breast cancer detection
A team of researchers from New York University (NYU) and NYU Abu Dhabi report that they have developed a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that achieves radiologist-level accuracy in identifying breast cancer.Japan sees Middle East as vital in creating hydrogen-based society
Kajiyama Hiroshi, the economy, trade and Industry minister of Japan, said that Middle Eastern countries are important partners in creating a hydrogen-based society.Scientists develop antiviral drugs in pill form to fight COVID-19
Molnupiravir is the top drug being developed by Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.UAE reviews food systems transformation at UN
The world must act, and act now, if we are to reach zero hunger by 2030, the UAE’s Minister of State for Food Security Mariam Hareb Almheiri has said at a UN summit. "The magnitude of the task that faces the global community in meeting SDG 2 — Zero Hunger...Saudi Arabia seeks to attract $5.3bn in investments in data and AI
Saudi Arabia aims to be one of the top 10 countries in the world in data and artificial intelligence, and in this direction the kingdom is has put 25,000 data and AI specialists through training.UAE, Egypt explore prospects of greater space cooperation
The two sides also discussed facilitating new growth partnerships between the public and private sector.UAE relaxes mask mandate, but with riders
UAE residents may not wear a face mask in certain places while keeping a safe physical distance of two meters.Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center to hire 1,000 citizens in 5 years
The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center will hire 1,000 citizens during the next five years in medical and administrative roles, as well as train Emirati medical cadres.Saudi Arabia to spend $6.4bn in 15 years on waste recycling
Saudi Arabia will invest $6.4bn in waste recycling over the next fifteen years in order to move to a more sustainable waste management system.NASA selects Moon site for ice-hunting rover
The space agency hopes the robot will confirm the presence of water ice just below the surfaceLebanon’s health sector is about to collapse: WHO
Lebanon is undergoing one of the worst economic crises in the world, with economists predicting that hyperinflation is imminent in the country.SpaceX all-civilian orbital crew completes mission
Jared Isaacman, who financed the trip with a goal of making space a bit more accessible, said it was heck of a rideScientist makes whitest paint; it might reduce AC bill!
Its inventor said this paint was used to cover a roof area of about 1,000 square feet, it could give get a cooling power of 10 kilowatts, which is more powerful than the central air conditioners used by most houses.Dubai Police to use AI to secure Expo 2020
This would include monitoring visitors for safety from the moment of their arrival to the UAE until they reach the exhibition site.No Covid test to enter Abu Dhabi for UAE residents
The committee will continue to monitor events and urges all citizens, residents and visitors to continue adhering to precautionary measures to protect public health and safety, maintain successes, and advance the nation’s sustainable recovery.UN needs another $100trn for SDGs
The Force for Good initiative has said the UN has funding gap of $84-101 trillion in achieving the SDGs.Unesco recognizes Saudi marine sanctuary
The UN body has registered the Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary in its Man and Biosphere Program.SpaceX sends all-civilian crew into orbit
Unlike previous missions, there will be no experienced or officially trained astronaut onboard. The SpaceX launch is the first of American astronauts from US soil since the space shuttle program ended in 2011.Bioscience firm to bring back extinct woolly mammoth
New company Colossal, capitalizing on a partnership with a Harvard geneticist, said its species "de-extinction" effort has the potential to anchor a working model for restoring damaged or lost ecosystems and thereby help slow or even halt the effects of climate change.UAE launches competition to promote space-related careers
The competition, called Planet X, has been launched by Emirates Mars Mission in partnership with the Dubai Airshow 2021.Saudi mega power plant still seeking takers
The Ras Al Khair plant produces 1.05 million cu m of desalinated water per day and generates 2.65 GW of power.Pageants, races drive camel cloning demand
Cloning is in demand not only for beauty pageants and races but also for reproducing camels that produce large amounts of milk.Mars rocks boost case for ancient life
The six-wheeled robot collected its first sample, dubbed "Montdenier" on September 6, and its second, "Montagnac" from the same rock on September 8.GCC in hot pursuit of 2050 emission goals
The GCC nations are looking at the $500-billion market for Green Hydrogen by 2050, but will it be enough?Saudi institute invests $500,000 to research farming in space
The equity investment was reportedly a part of Interstellar Lab's latest $3-million seed round.Aramco to partner with Aveva for sustainability
Aramco, with this partnership, will focus on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation.UAE, Brazil discuss cooperation in space field
UAE’s Ambassador to Brazil, Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, discussed the ties with Brazilian space agency AEB’s President Carlos Moura. He said the UAE has made advanced strides in this field, most notably sending the Hope Probe to Mars and being among the first countries to sign the Artemis Accords, which...GCC can help shipping industry curb emissions
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are already off the starting mark in their efforts to supply alternative fuels to the global maritime industry.Success rocks: NASA’s US$2.75bn Perseverance ‘pays’
The rover succeeds in its second attempt to scoop up a piece of Martian rock for future analysis by scientists on EarthYemen receives first shipment of J&J Covid vaccine
Yemen is desperately short of Covid vaccines to inoculate its population, with as little as one percent of its population having received shots.Abu Dhabi directs residents to take Covid booster shots
Residents of Abu Dhabi have been directed to take a booster shot of the Sinopharm Covid vaccine by September 20, six months after taking the second dose of the vaccine.Water woes push GCC leaders to act
The Arab world may be awash in oil and other minerals, but it is lacking in that one commodity upon which the whole existence rests: water.UAE begins Unit 2 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy plant, located in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region.Could bats hold the secret to healthy ageing?
Experts are studying the exceptional longevity of bats in the hope of discovering benefits for humansScams infect the pandemic globally
Since the French government made proof of vaccination mandatory to enter cafes and other public places this month, a black market selling fake health passes for hundreds of euros has flourished. Go to the social media app Snapchat, type in "fake health pass" and hey presto.Scientists convert paralyzed man’s brain waves to speech
In a world's first, US researchers have developed a neuroprosthetic device that successfully translated the brain waves of a paralyzed man into complete sentences.
















































