October 16, 2024

GENEVA: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a stark warning about the deteriorating health conditions in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon, due to ongoing conflicts and the bl…

DUBAI: At the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils, Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson, a Stanford professor, emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance job performance by taking over specific tasks rather than replacing entir…

MALATYA: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the southern region of Malatya in Turkey, resulting in 187 injuries and partial collapse of three buildings, confirmed Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.

According to Kuwait News Agency, Minister Yerli…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to see significant growth, reaching 4.1 percent in 2025, as detailed in the latest World Bank MENA Economic Update. The report highlights a steady increase from 3.3 percent …

RIYADH: The Ministerial Council of the Green Mideast Initiative has successfully laid down the foundational organizational structure necessary for the initiative’s secretariat, while also establishing its internal policies and appointing a treasurer. …

Dubai: At the 2024 Annual Meeting of Global Future Councils, the United Arab Emirates was spotlighted for its agility in governance, focusing on artificial intelligence, regulation, and education, positioning itself as a global leader in adapting to i…

DOHA: The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, advocated for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon during his speech at a groundbreaking summit between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU). The summit, which m…

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is leveraging its strategic geographic position and diverse demographic to pioneer the development and global export of artificial intelligence systems, according to Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE Minister of State for A…

KUWAIT CITY: International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) has invested more than USD 11 million in aid to support over two million Palestinians since October 2023, the organization announced on Wednesday. The extensive support forms part of Kuwai…

Brussels: H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, spearheaded the UAE’s delegation at the inaugural GCC-European Union Summit, underscoring a significant stri…