At UNCTAD eWeek 2023, experts stress the importance of aligning AI development with Sustainable Development Goals to mitigate risks and ensure a secure digital future.

“Our appeal is that children and youth are integral to any discussion, debate, negotiation in a meaningful, participatory, and intentional way. Here in Dubai for COP, we’ve seen massive youth and children delegations,” adds Carla Haddad Mardini, Director of Private Fundraising and Partnerships at UNICEF.

"We are working towards creating a more balanced environment where women can succeed alongside men in overcoming future challenges. There is a need for women's economic empowerment and increased opportunities as a catalyst for establishing a sustainable society where economic growth is inclusive," she adds

The UN head said the summit will seek a "global rescue plan" on the targets of Sustainable Development Goals, as he acknowledged that only about 15% were on track to be met and that metrics on some were heading in reverse. He said the goals are "about the hopes, dreams,...

"The Saudi economy achieved a growth rate of 8.7 percent in 2022, the fastest among G20 countries, surpassing the expectations of international organizations, which had estimated it at a maximum of 8.3 percent," the minister points out, adding that the Kingdom ranks 17th among the world's 64 most competitive economies.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Board of Executive Directors (BED) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approved to finance projects worth US$800 million for improving the living conditions of the people in member countries and attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IsDB President Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasser said that the projects were...

New York, US--Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are looking to collaborate in order to speed up the sustainable development goals, aligning them with government programs under the 2030 Agenda. In this connection, discussion took place at a joint meeting between Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of...

“We need greater cooperation is scientific research and innovation. Research and innovation are not only imperative for national and global development, but also for the common welfare of humankind. They are enablers for inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth,” she tells more than 100 delegates from 29 G20 countries.

"Almost all our indicators on climate are pointing in the wrong direction”, with emissions hitting record highs; finance commitments remaining unmet; and the World Meteorological Organization's warning that the next five years are likely be the hottest on record," she adds on the sidelines of the Climate Ambition Summit.

The Gulf countries are playing an important role as the estimated cost of providing the necessary aid has surged to around US$51.5 billion, marking a 25% increase, says a report.

Dubai, UAE -- Saudi Arabia has said that the kingdom is on track to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, thanks to the restructuring of the water sector and the development of the National Water Strategy. Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Water at the Ministry of...

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani announced Sunday a $60 million financial contribution to Doha Program of Action (DPoA). He was speaking at the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Doha. Local media reports said that $10 million will be allocated...

Geneva, Switzerland---Eight humanoid robots will be the star attractions when the United Nations hosts its first summit since the start of the pandemic on the benefits of artificial intelligence, it said Wednesday. The AI for Good Global Summit, first held in 2017, will return to Geneva on July 6 and 7...

UN Resident Coordinator for UAE Dr. Dena Assaf has praised the UAE’s environmentally-friendly endeavours to protect the environment and achieve sustainable development goals. The UN official hailed Abu Dhabi's decision to ban the use of single-use plastic bags from 1st June, as the first city in the Middle East. This...

The forum will discuss issues like land decentralization, climate crisis, youth and land-based opportunities in rural areas, and building partnerships.

C3 is a UAE-based social enterprise empowering impact-driven entrepreneurs across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

The 18th annual Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition - DIHAD 2022, will take place from 14th to 16th March, 2022.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) affirmed that it would work together with all Multilateral Development Banks, International Finance Institutes, and other development partners towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for its member countries. This came during IsDB President Muhammad Al Jasser’s participation in a panel discussion on “A Shared Sustainable...

The UAE and the UN have committed to further enhance collective international action to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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The 22-member Arab League and its legislative body, the Arab Parliament, are planning to establish a food-security body.