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September 27, 15:55

UAE Opens 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and Launches Pledge4Justice with First Pledge of Up to USD 5 Million

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice - Abu Dhabi 2026 kicked off today at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Set to run until 1 October, the Congress attracts representatives

September 27, 15:40

Future Health Convenes Global Health Leaders at UNGA to Advance Health System Transformation at Scale

Future Health - A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi convened Ministers, senior government representatives, and global health leaders in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations

September 22, 14:30

Sultan bin Ahmed Announces Establishment of Jawaher Al Qasimi Humanitarian Innovation Centre in Indonesia With $1.6M Funding

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Humanitarian Envoy of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has announced the establishment of the Jawaher Al Qasimi H

September 21, 14:05

New Foundation Formed to Fund Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Research That the Climate Crisis Demands

The Byrne Energy and Climate Foundation (BECF (https://byrneclimate.org/)), led by energy and climate scholar Dr. John Byrne, launched today with a mission few others in academic philanthropy are purs

September 18, 11:00

TOURISE Unveils 2027 Summit Under the Theme “Alliances That Move the World”

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of TOURISE, toda

September 09, 15:30

Dubai Chambers to Train 14,000 Private Sector Companies in Agentic AI

Dubai Chambers has launched specialised Agentic AI training for more than 14,000 private sector companies, helping businesses build the skills needed to adopt the technology across their operations.

September 09, 14:30

DCO Concludes LEAP 2026 with Partnerships and Digital Cooperation Milestones

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) concluded its participation at LEAP 2026, during which the State of Palestine signed the DCO Charter, becoming a Signatory Member, and unveiled the Digital P

September 06, 14:45

Bahrain Signs its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh

The agreement provides the formal framework for Bahrain’s participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh, enabling preparations to advance across the key organizational and operational aspects of its presence thro

August 27, 09:59

France Becomes First Official Participant at Expo 2030 Riyadh

France is the first country to officially sign its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major milestone in its preparations and growing international momentum. The signing took place on the

August 26, 17:15

Saudi Arabia and BIE Sign See Agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh, Advancing Framework for International Participation

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) have signed the See Agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh, formally establishing the legal and administrative framework that wil

July 31, 14:20

T964 Named as Uptime Institute Business Partner to Power Iraq’s Digital Infrastructure

Uptime Institute and Tech964 Holding Limited (T964), Iraq’s leading digital infrastructure company, today announced a landmark strategic partnership to accelerate Iraq’s digital transformation. The pa

July 22, 11:30

Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Beyond2020 Initiative Strengthens Healthcare Resilience for Over 200,000 People in India

Beyond2020, the flagship initiative launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, today announced the deployment of solar-powere

July 14, 16:15

Zayed Sustainability Prize Closes 2027 Submissions with Strong Global Participation

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has officially closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving an unprecedented 10,233

July 14, 09:40

DEWA International Launched as a Wholly Owned Independent Subsidiary of DEWA to Develop Global Energy and Water Projects

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced the establishment of ‘DEWA International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Dubai Electricity a

July 13, 09:28

Takeda and the Indonesian Government Announce Landmark Collaboration to Strengthen Healthcare Resilience and Expand Access to Lifesaving Plasma-Derived Medicinal Products

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) and the Indonesian Government (the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs) today anno

June 30, 14:30

Sultan Bin Ahmed Attends Media Master’s Graduation in Spain

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), attended on Friday, at the University of Barcelona, the graduation

June 16, 09:30

DEWA Organises Second Agentic AI Retreat at Al Shera’a, World’s Tallest, Largest and Smartest Net‑Positive Government Building

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has emphasised that DEWA deploys the latest Agentic AI technologies, in line with the vision to enhance its leadin

May 15, 17:00

PIF Named as Official Tournament Supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026™

PIF and FIFA has announced PIF as an Official Tournament Supporter in North America and Asia of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding the growth of footba

May 11, 10:30

Taiwan Launches Danjiang Bridge, Showcasing World-Class Engineering

An inauguration ceremony was held on May 9 for the Danjiang Bridge, the world’s longest single-mast asymmetric cable-stayed bridge, ahead of its official opening to traffic on May 12, marking a major

May 07, 14:30

Submission Deadline for 5th Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award Extended to 30 September 2026

In response to requests from a large number of participants, the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) has extended the submission deadline for the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Glo

May 03, 11:20

Dubai Records the World’s Lowest Electricity Customer Minutes Lost at Just 49 Seconds Per Year

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA has set a new world record for the lowest electricity customer minutes lost (CML), at just 0.8

April 30, 10:30

Qatar Implements Relief Measures to Support Business Community

Qatar has activated a comprehensive package of support measures designed to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence amid evolving regional conditions. These measures, delivered thr

April 21, 14:20

Leaders of Dubai-Based Unicorns Hail City as Global Innovation Hub Shaping Future Technology and Driving the Digital Economy

Leaders of Dubai-based unicorn companies have reaffirmed the emirate’s status as a global hub for digital innovation and technology-led growth. The senior executives highlighted Dubai’s forward-lookin

April 17, 09:10

Chaired by HRH Crown Prince, PIF Board of Directors Approves PIF 2026-2030 Strategy

The Board of Directors of PIF, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PIF, has approved

April 15, 11:30

UNDP Seoul Policy Centre and Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation launch partnership to scale impact startups across Asia-Pacific

UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (https://www.undp.org/policy-centre/seoul) and Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation (https://www.hyundai-cmkfoundation.org/en/main) joined hands on April 14 to host ‘Global

April 08, 14:30

Saudi Fund for Development Signs USD 15 Million Agreement with the Republic of Palau to Drive Local Economic Growth

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today signed a USD 15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking the Fund’s first-ever development partnership in the Pacific island na

March 26, 15:40

Pokémon Trading Card Game has premiered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!

In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part of this initiative, projection mapping is b

March 20, 16:10

Morocco’s FRMF Welcomes CAF Appeal Board as Upholding Rules, Stability of International Competitions

Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the decision, which reaffirms the primacy of competition regulations and reinforces the condi

March 20, 15:20

Royal Moroccan Football Federation Acknowledges Decision Rendered by the CAF Appeals Committee

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) wishes to reiterate that its appeal was never aimed at contesting the sporting merit or performance of the teams involved in this tournament, but solely t

February 18, 09:50

Sultan bin Ahmed Visits Shanghai Film Studios, Film Park and Stadium

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the 800,000-square-metre Shanghai Film Studios and Film Park in th

February 15, 11:10

Sultan bin Ahmed visits Huawei R&D Centre and SMG in China

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the Huawei Research and Development Centre and Shanghai Media Grou

February 13, 13:25

Abrams Capital, Durable Capital Partners, and Foxhaven Join Greenoaks and Altimeter in Legal Effort to End Korea’s Discrimination Against U.S. Companies and Uphold U.S.-Korea Trade Commitments

Abrams Capital, Durable Capital Partners, and Foxhaven have joined Greenoaks and Altimeter’s (together, the “U.S. Investors”) legal challenge against the Government of the Republic of Korea (the “ROK

February 11, 17:05

World Governments Summit 2027 Date Announced, Following Largest-Ever Global Participation

Under the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of

February 10, 15:35

DCO Concludes 5th General Assembly with Adoption of the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI for Global Digital Prosperity

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has concluded its fifth General Assembly, with Member States adopting the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI for Global Digital Prosperity and agreeing on

February 04, 15:40

Google Joins Mopria Alliance to Advance Universal Print and Scan Standards

The Mopria® Alliance (https://mopria.org/), a global non-profit membership organization providing universal print and scan standards, today announced Google has joined as an Executive Member, further

February 02, 11:35

Sharjah Ruler Receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões

His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Grand Colla

January 29, 09:40

Saudi Arabia to Host World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth on 22-23 April 2026

Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was announced on the closing

January 28, 10:55

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call for Submissions for 2027 Cycle

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and the UAE’s pioneering global award for sustainability and humanitarian innovation, has opened submissions for its 2027 cycl

January 27, 10:30

Business4Land Champions’ Council Launched at Davos to Spur Private Sector Action on Land and Drought

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat and the UNCCD COP16 Presidency, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced the official launch of the Business4Land

January 27, 10:10

WEF26: Saudi Arabia Becoming ‘A Connector Economy’ as World Trade Evolves

His Excellency Majid A. Alkassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos said the Kingdom stands to benefit from ongoing shifts in global suppl

January 23, 16:55

WEF26: Saudi Arabia Leads New Global Push to Protect Coral Reefs, Unlock AI Potential

The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 today observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges. Her Royal Highness Ambassador Reema

January 23, 15:30

UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science Announces Awardees of 6th Cycle Grants

The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), announced the awardees of its Sixth Cycle research grants. Each recipient will rece

January 23, 15:25

World Governments Summit 2026 to Include Largest International Participation Yet

The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will host the largest ever international participation since its inception and convene several landmark forums, underlining its rising global sta

January 23, 14:40

WEF26: ‘Human Capital Is the Key Driver of Economic Competitiveness’

For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the

January 19, 13:30

Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

The call for nominations for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 is open from 2 February to 31 March 2026. Nominations are invited from members of the public through the AEON Environmental Foundati

January 15, 15:00

Zayed Sustainability Prize Honours Global Pioneers Advancing Progress

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, today announced the cohort of 2026 winners, celebrating 18 years of empowering communities and

January 14, 16:50

Royal Decree Establishes the International Financial Centre of Oman

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may God protect and preserve him, has issued a Royal Decree establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) and enacting its own dedicated law.

January 02, 13:50

Korea Strengthens Global Standing as Nation Brand Ranks 4th and Competitiveness 17th

The Institute for Policy and Strategy on National Competitiveness (IPSNC) announced that Korea ranked 4th among 39 countries in nation brand power and 17th among 62 countries in national competitivene

December 29, 2025 17:50

Global Competitiveness Rankings for 62 Countries Unveiled at 2025 National Competitiveness & Nation Brand Conference in Seoul

The Institute for Policy and Strategy on National Competitiveness (IPSNC) and the Institute of Nation Brand Promotion (NBP) will co-host the “2025 National Competitiveness & Nation Brand Conference” o

December 19, 2025 16:00

VeritasChain Unveils VAP Architecture, New Auditability Research, and Confirms Submissions to 58 Regulators Globally

VeritasChain today unveiled its Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) architecture, published new research on verifiable audit trails, and confirmed informational submissions to 58 regulatory autho

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