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July 14, 2017 15:20
Luxembourg is the First European Nation to Offer a Legal Framework for Space Resources Utilization
The Luxembourg Parliament adopted the draft law on the exploration and use of space resources. The Grand Duchy is thus the first European country to offer a legal framework ensuring that private opera
June 08, 2017 18:25
At UN, The Nippon Foundation Chairman Announces Seabed 2030 Global Project for 100% Mapping of World's Ocean
The IOC-UNESCO hosted its “Ocean’s 8 Champions” awards ceremony on June 6 during the Ocean Conference held at the UN Headquarters in NY, to recognize organizations’ and individuals’ outstanding contri
Kim Min Chan, Chairman of the World Masters Committee registered as a candidate in the Republic of K
April 17, 2017 10:30
Kim Min Chan, Chairman of the World Masters Committee, Registered as a Candidate in the Upcoming 19th Presidential Election
Kim Min Chan, Chairman of the World Masters Committee registered as a candidate in the Republic of Korea’s 19th Presidential Election on April, 15(Sat.), 2017, at the National Election Commission offi
April 17, 2017 09:35
Qatari Team Crowned Champion of the Fourth Edition of the International Universities Arabic Debating Championship
Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, the Vice Chairman & CEO of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, the fourth edition of the Interna
March 23, 2017 13:40
International Government Communication Forum 2017 Convenes in Sharjah
The sixth International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) concluded its first day of constructive dialogue, debate and engagement at the Expo Centre Sharjah, on a successful note. The even
March 09, 2017 13:55
Experts from China and South Korea Join the Luxembourg Government’s SpaceResources.lu Initiative as High-Level Advisors
The Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy today announced that leading experts from China and South Korea join the international Advisory Board, which guides the Luxembourg Government in shaping and deve
March 03, 2017 11:30
Luxembourg and ispace, a Tokyo-Based Lunar Robotic Exploration Company, Sign MoU to Co-Operate within the Spaceresources.lu Initiative
The Luxembourg Government and the Tokyo-based space robotics company ispace Inc. announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the context of the SpaceResources.lu initi
February 24, 2017 13:45
International Security Alliance Announced in Abu Dhabi
A 7-nation international security alliance was recently announced in Abu Dhabi to serve as a working group to confront organized and transnational crime, in the presence of Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Na
February 16, 2017 11:25
Expo 2020 Dubai Partners with SAP to Create ‘Made-For-You’ Experience for Millions of Visitors
Expo 2020 Dubai has partnered with software solutions firm SAP to deliver tailor-made experiences to the millions of people set to visit the global event. Under the deal, SAP will offer real-time t
February 13, 2017 14:45
World Government Summit: World Governments Must Adapt to a New Normal in Era of Unprecedented Change
His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai welcomed 4000 global leaders and experts from 139 countries today in today in Dubai
February 13, 2017 11:40
World Government Summit: UAE Sets Global Framework for Governments to Prioritize Happiness as Key Measure of Progress & Development
With the World Health Organization expecting depression to rank in the top three biggest diseases within the next 15 years, over 300 global experts, scientists and decision makers met in Dubai today f
February 13, 2017 10:55
Sheikh Mohammed Launches “Climate Change Reimagined”: An Exhibition by The Museum of the Future in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated today the Museum of the Future installation at the 5th annual World Gov
January 17, 2017 17:15
Expo 2020 Dubai Rolls Out Detailed Planning for Sustainability
Expo 2020 Dubai today revealed full details of its sustainability strategy - a key pillar in the planning of the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia - at the Abu Dhab
January 16, 2017 10:35
Expo 2020 Dubai Launches Expo Live: an Innovation and Partnership Programme for Social Good
Expo 2020 Dubai today delivered the first public roll-out of its USD 100 million Expo Live programme to help fund, accelerate and promote creative projects that will improve lives while preserving our
December 14, 2016 10:45
Expo 2020 Dubai Gives SMEs Opportunity to Take Big Share of 70 Product Licences in Giant Tender Offering
Expo 2020 Dubai unveiled plans to appoint 70 official licensees for a range of official retail products from next year, with around a third targeted at small- or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Th
November 14, 2016 14:55
Luxembourg’s New Space Law Guarantees Private Companies the Right to Resources Harvested in Outer Space in Accordance with International Law
The Luxembourg Government has just adopted a draft law ensuring that private operators working in space can be confident about their rights to the resources they extract in outer space. The legal and
November 04, 2016 00:00
SpaceResources.lu: the Luxembourg Government Becomes a Key Shareholder of Planetary Resources, Inc., the U.S.-Based Asteroid Mining Company
The Luxembourg Government, the public-law banking institution “Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement” (SNCI) and U.S.-based space technology company Planetary Resources have signed a 25 mill
Scene of Songdo Central Park, a part of Incheon Free Economic Zone. Songdo Central Park is the first
October 28, 2016 10:30
Incheon Emerges as Third Largest City in Korea with 3 Million-Population
The third largest giant city with population of over 3 million is created in Korea that has a 50 million-population. As it exceeded 3 million in population as of October 19th, 2016, Incheon City has g
October 14, 2016 16:05
Tohoku Festival Parade to Showcase Six Local Festivals, Helping to Support Recovery of the Earthquake-Hit Region
The TOKYO SHINTORA MATSURI Executive Committee today announced that it will hold its TOKYO SHINTORA MATSURI festival on Tokyo’s Shintora-dori Avenue, the new thoroughfare constructed as part of the To
October 06, 2016 18:55
Invitation to Awesome Autumn Festivals in Busan
Busan Metropolitan City announced that the 21st Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2016 will be held in Busan this fall. The 21st Busan International Film Festival, the largest film festi
October 04, 2016 10:05
“K-Pop, K-Food, K-Beauty, K-Culture, All in One Place”
The world’s largest K-culture festival, 2016 Busan One Asia Festival will take place across Busan at venues including Busan Asiad Main Stadium and BEXCO, starting from Saturday October 1 to Sunday Oct
September 26, 2016 17:55
World Organization of Governance & Competitiveness Launched During the Opening of 71st UNGA
During the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Heads of State & Government, UN Officials, Ambassadors, celebrities, private sector an
September 23, 2016 10:35
Slovenia Confirms Participation in Expo 2020 Dubai
The Republic of Slovenia is announced as the latest nation to officially sign up to Expo 2020 Dubai in an exchange of letters at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. His Excellency Sultan Al Mansouri, UA
September 22, 2016 17:15
Over US$1.36 Billion of Expo 2020 Dubai Spend to Be Allocated to SMEs Globally
Expo 2020 Dubai - the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region - has announced that 20% of the Expo’s total direct and indirect spend, representing more tha
June 16, 2016 11:05
Expo 2020 Dubai and DP World Deal Puts UAE at the Heart of Future Trade
Expo 2020 Dubai has announced DP World as its Premier Global Trade Partner. The company operates 77 terminals globally including Jebel Ali Port, under 10 km from the Expo site, and will be integral to
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