Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Applauding the UAE's commitment to trade liberalization, including development of green and digital trade globally, Ralph Ossa, Chief Economist at the World Trade Organization (WTO), said the country's focus on low tariffs, export diversification, and active participation in the multilateral trading system demonstrates its commitment to free...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--PureHealth has joined hands with Dell Technologies to utilise generative artificial intelligence (AI) across healthcare services including in early disease detection, medical data analysis and personalised treatment plans, further enhancing the health ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration will harness the collective resources and technologies of both companies...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia and Agility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge health technology and services to the kingdom's healthcare sector. As per the terms of the agreement, Agility and MISA will explore four areas of collaboration in the healthcare sector. This includes the potential...

Dugway, United States-- A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert in the US state of Utah, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected. Scientists have high hopes for the sample, saying it will provide a better understanding of...

Dubai, UAE-- Emirates Health Services will employ AI technology in the application of patient room monitoring system to further enhance the standards of healthcare services that align with the strategic priorities and goals of the government and EHS. In this connection, Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Chairman of the Board...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the launch of the Red Sea Farms Cooperative (Tamala), established through integrated national partnerships between the government, private and non-profit sectors. Tamala aims to develop a model entity that achieves the kingdom's orientation to enhance the role of cooperatives in the agricultural...

Amman, Jordan--The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved the provision of $66.52 million for Jordan to upgrade the water supply system and reduce water loss in Bani Kinanah district north of Jordan. The project is intended to improve the quality of drinking water in the targeted districts and reduce water...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has noted with satisfaction the persistent credit appetite of the private sector in the country, evident in the strong demand growth for loans that were coupled with financial institutions’ increased willingness to lend in the first quarter of this...

Dubai, UAE-- Seeking to enhance the emirate's position as a global pioneering city in adopting the latest technology in the building sector, Dubai Municipality has launched a new online system for building permits and control services aimed at streamlining procedures for customers in the emirate. The system is aligned with...

LONDON, UK - The UK will conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday, with millions of mobile phones set to emit a loud alarm and vibrate at 3:00pm (1400 GMT). The national system, modeled on similar schemes in Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and the United States,...

JERUSALEM -Israel's attorney general on Friday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "illegal" public intervention on the government's divisive judicial reform program, citing his ongoing corruption trial. After largely staying on the sidelines of the discussions, Netanyahu said in a televised address on Thursday he was "entering the arena" and...

FRANKFURT, GERMANY -  The European financial system is "resilient" and has sufficient liquidity, the European Central Bank said Monday, as banking shares plunged following the announcement that UBS would take over troubled rival Credit Suisse. "The European banking sector is resilient, with robust levels of capital and liquidity," the ECB said...

Washington, United States--President Joe Biden sought to reassure Americans over the country's financial system Monday as more US banks and leading European lenders were hammered amid contagion worries. Silicon Valley Bank -- a key lender to startups across the United States since the 1980s -- collapsed after a sudden run on...

TEHRAN, IRAN - One of Iran's main opposition figures, Mir Hossein Mousavi, has called for the "fundamental transformation" of a political system he said was facing a crisis of legitimacy amid protests triggered by Mahsa Amini's death. "Iran and Iranians need and are ready for a fundamental transformation whose outline is...

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE-  Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced updates to its holiday homes system. RAKTDA has simplified the process for homeowners and operators to acquire permits and convert their units into perfect holiday homes for travelers visiting Ras Al Khaimah. The updates are part of...

Las Vegas, United States--Allowing the driver of an autonomous vehicle to watch a movie, a dealer to sell automobiles from a "virtual" car lot, or an engineer to simulate how a new part fits: the auto industry is getting a tantalizing taste of the metaverse at the huge CES technology show....

The introduction of new laws regarding the ownership structure of mainland companies may boost the Gulf country's economy in 2023 as it is expected to attract more investors.

DUBAI, UAE -  The Rental Disputes Center (RDC), the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), was launched to achieve social and economic stability for those involved in the real estate rental sector and other relevant fields. This helped in establishing a specialized judicial system as per a streamlined mechanism....

The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) was announced by the UN Environment Programme during the COP27 summit. Methane, emitted by leaks in fossil fuel installations as well as from other human-caused sources like livestock farming and landfills, is responsible for roughly 30% of the global rise in temperatures to...

Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region, and Orange Jordan, will create a terrestrial system connecting Iraq to Europe through Jordanian and Egyptian territories. The two companies signed an agreement under which the new system will commercially be named...

The UAE is strengthening its food security system through policies that include promoting cooperation with other countries and markets, diversifying sources, and attracting local and foreign agricultural investment.

Two weeks after US President Joe Biden made the visit to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will receive billions of dollars worth missile defense systems from the US to shoot down incoming enemy missiles or aircraft. The kingdom has been attacked by missiles fired by Houthi rebels...

The planned delivery of new US weapons to Ukraine, including advanced missile systems, increases the risk of drawing the United States into direct conflict with Russia, Moscow said Wednesday. On Tuesday, Washington said it will be supplying Ukraine with advanced missile systems, including the Himars multiple-launch rocket system.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA)’s Research & Development Centre has registered a new patent for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) charging system that enables continuous charging for UAVs, providing longer flying hours with a large storage capacity. This is in addition to improving the efficiency of charging and facilitating...

Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS) and Al Seer Marine PJSC will test line-fitting unmanned vessels with advanced Comms-on-the-Move (COTM) satellite communications solutions.

Saudi Arabia has teamed up with China to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicle payload systems in the kingdom.

Hundreds of teachers on Thursday rallied in several Iranian cities to denounce the slow implementation of salary and pension reforms, state media reported. In Gilan province on the Caspian Sea coast, around 150 teachers marched in the city of Rasht, while another 70 did so in Lahijan, the state broadcaster...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) called on private sector establishments to commit to timely paying the wages of their workers through the Wage Protection System (WPS). "The establishments’ commitment to pay wages on time would enhance the stability of the contractual relationship between its parties, and...

The Dubai Securities and Exchange Higher Committee has decided to list Salik on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in order to broaden the size of the stock market in the emirate to AED3 trillion in the future.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) will provide the Butha-Buthe District in Lesotho with $20 million in finance for the development of a water supply system in the area.

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.

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has decided to gradually do away with all the stimulus measures introduced in the wake of the outbreak of the Covid infection in the country.

Egypt has joined hands with Japan to promote technical education in schools and universities, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.