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May 23, 18:15
Peru wins gold at Chinese Tourism Welcome Award 2023
Peru was awarded with gold at the Chinese Tourist Welcome (CTW) awards ceremony, held in the city of Guangzhou. This prize rewards the efforts of the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export
May 21, 11:10
Saudi Fund for Development Signs a Multiyear Contribution Agreement With the Global Fund
Under the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD),
May 19, 10:00
Ripple Launches CBDC Platform for the Development of CBDCs and Stablecoins
With more than 90% of countries exploring, developing and implementing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a way to increase financial inclusion and lower the cost and risk of domestic and cros
May 10, 15:35
Submissions for the $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge to Open June 1
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, and the Seeding The Future
May 08, 16:55
APO Advances Vietnam’s Productivity Strategy to Sustain Growth Momentum
The Government of Vietnam reaffirmed its reliance on a renewed productivity agenda and strategies to expand and sustain the bases of its economic growth trajectory. In an exchange of ideas with APO Se
April 08, 09:47
International Dark Sky Week Celebrates Activities Around the World
The International Dark-Sky Association (DarkSky) invites people worldwide to reconnect with the benefits of a dark, star-filled sky and learn how to reduce the negative impacts of light pollution to h
April 05, 11:05
Lineage Foundation for Good Launches New Grant Application Program
Lineage Foundation for Good (the “Foundation”), the independent philanthropic arm of Lineage Logistics (“Lineage”), today launched its first grant application program for qualified organizations to re
March 30, 14:05
Zayed Sustainability Prize Launches New Category to Accelerate Climate Solutions and Protect the Planet for Future Generations
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability, has launched a special category called ‘Climate Action.’ This new category is aimed at r
March 17, 14:30
Regional Conference of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia) Concludes in Abu Dhabi
The Regional Conference (RECO) of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia), hosted by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), concluded today in Abu Dhabi by issuing a high-level statement in support of
March 13, 09:20
More than $2.8 billion worth of agreements signed on Day 3 of Biban 2023
Today, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Monsha'at) has underlined its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. In line with Vision 203
March 12, 13:45
Day 2 of Biban 2023 Sets the Stage for the Launch of Over $1.5 Billion Worth of Agreements
The Kafalah Program officially announced a partnership with a diverse selection of Saudi-based entities, pledging up to $1.5 billion in financing guarantees for the Kingdom’s burgeoning community of s
March 12, 10:33
FESCIOF concludes after convening more than 100 international organizations, forging a roadmap for effective collaboration and sustainable solutions
The Future of Education, Science, and Culture International Organizations Forum (FESCIOF) successfully ended its inaugural convening in Riyadh, uniting for the first time the Arab League Educational,
March 12, 10:20
Over 25 Agreements Worth More Than $2.93 Billion Signed on the Opening Day of Biban 2023
The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Monsha'at, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Limited. Launched
March 10, 13:30
PERU NOW, the new international campaign for tourism recovery
The campaign “PERU NOW” was launched with great expectations and a live presentation from Machupicchu. Peru returns to the forefront of the world as a diverse, safe and competitive destination. The
Saudi’s Climate Envoy speaks at the World Economic Forum about creating sustainable future cities (P
March 09, 17:40
Saudi Delegation Highlights Kingdom’s Evolving Global Growth Story at World Economic Forum
Saudi Arabia’s smart city NEOM offers a new model for environmentally-friendly and sustainable urban design, both for the Kingdom and the world, Saudi’s Climate Envoy told the World Economic Forum (WE
Clockenflap was successfully held on the weekend of March 3-5, and it was announced that it will ret
March 07, 10:45
Hong Kong Welcomes Back Visitors with its Largest Events Line-up Since Reopening
All eyes are on Hong Kong this March as the city hosts its largest line-up of mega events in recent times while also ending the last of its pandemic-era restrictions. Beginning with the sold-out retur
February 26, 13:17
DEWA Invites Researchers and Scientists to Submit Their Research Papers to Participate in the First MENA Solar Conference 2023
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited researchers and scientists to submit their research papers to participate in the first Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference 2023, whic
Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Eo Myeong-so delivers a welcoming speech at the
February 22, 17:40
The 1st step for demonstrating K-UAM working with 46 companies
Agreement on the first phase of the K-UAM Grand Challenge together with 7 consortiums for integrated demonstration and 5 consortiums in a single field. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tran
February 15, 10:15
Moody’s Seeking Nonprofit Partners Aligned with Community Impact Strategy
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced that its corporate social investing arm, Moody’s Foundation, is accepting applications for global nonprofit partners aligned with its two strategic focus
February 09, 16:10
DEWA is the first utility in the world to enrich its services with ChatGPT technology
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that DEWA is working to enrich its services with ChatGPT technology supported by Microsoft. This will mak
February 06, 10:25
Hong Kong Sends its Biggest Welcome to the World: “Hello Hong Kong” Launched with 500,000 Free Air Tickets and City-Wide Offers​
Hong Kong Tourism Board: Media can download the photos and videos footage from the following link: https://assetlibrary.hktb.com/assetbank-hktb/action/browseItems?categoryId=999&categoryTypeId=2
February 03, 16:50
ALECSO to Partner With SNC to Launch First Conference on International Organizations of Education, Science and Culture
The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), in cooperation with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (SNC), is set to host the inaugural edi
February 03, 15:40
Global Event to Unveil All the Attractions of Kansai’s Startup Ecosystem “Kansai Startup Mashups in OSAKA” and public recording of TOKIO TERRACE will be held at the same time!
The OBDA, in collaboration with the Keihanshin Startup Ecosystem Consortium and JETRO Osaka, has jointly launched the brand, “Kansai Startup Mashups”. We will be holding the global event at QUINTBRIDG
February 02, 11:30
Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous Named UAE’s Official Candidate for WMO Presidency
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE
January 31, 10:05
2023 Japan Prize Laureates Announced
The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2023 Japan prize at 13:00 today, 30 January 2023 (JST). Prof. Masataka Nakazawa and Mr. Kazuo Hagimoto are co-winners of the Japan Prize in the
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