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Israeli Drones Fly at Low Altitude Over Beirut
President Aoun Issues Decree on Judicial Appointments and Transfers
Netanyahu Cancels Likud Party Events Following West Bank Attack
Bank of Korea conducts 1st policy pivot in over 3 yrs
The Republic of Korea’s central bank on Friday cut its key benchmark interest rate, its first pivot in its yearslong monetary tightening mode, as inflation continued to moderate and the property market showed signs of cooling, reported Yonhap News Ag…
UN warns of escalating violence in Middle East
Senior UN officials warned of a dangerous uptick in violence in the Middle East as delegates echoed their calls for a ceasefire, de-escalation and diplomacy.
“The conflict in Lebanon, coupled with intensified strikes in Syria and the raging violence…
China’s cross-border trade facilitation action yields positive outcomes
China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Thursday that the five-month 2024 cross-border trade facilitation action has yielded significant results.
According to China Central Television (CCTV), an initiative launched on 21st March…
Sharjah Ruler directs participation fee exemption for publishers from Palestine, Lebanon and Sudan coming to SIBF 2024
SHARJAH: Under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), publi…
Cabinet approves UAE’s stance on AI policy
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the country’s official stance on artificial intelligence (AI) policy internationally.
Developed jointly b…
ALC explores enhancing Arabic content, scientific research using technology, AI
ABU DHABI: At its third meeting this year, the Scientific Committee of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) emphasised the importance of keeping pace with technological advances and using artificial intelligence to enhance Arabic content and sci…
Kuwait oil price down to $77.29 pb
The Kuwaiti oil price fell 33 cents to US$77.29 per barrel (pb) on Thursday, compared to US$77.62 pb the previous day, state news agency (KUNA) reported, citing the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday.
Globally, the price of Brent crude wen…
36th IROS to bring together top innovators, thought leaders in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced an impressive array of thought leaders and innovation experts in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence are lined up for the plenary and keynote sessions during the 36th edition of …
MBZUAI to showcase transformative AI-powered innovations at GITEX 2024
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will showcase how AI advances key sectors and drives sustainable development at GITEX 2024.
As part of the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion, MBZUAI will reinforce the UAE’s efforts to lea…
Hurricane Milton kills at least 11 in Florida
MIAMI: Authorities in Florida confirmed that Hurricane Milton, which struck the state’s coast over the past two days, has claimed at least 11 lives. The Police Chief warned that the death toll could rise further.
The Miami Herald reported that over t…