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November 30, 2023 13:25

Dubai’s Global Futures Society, World’s Largest Network of Futurists, Grows at Dubai Future Forum With 36 New Institutions Joining

Dubai Future Foundation announced today that 36 institutions from 17 countries have joined the existing four members of the Global Futures Society, the world’s largest global network of futurists.

November 29, 2023 15:00

Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council launches ‘AI71’: New AI Company Pioneering Decentralised Data Control for Companies & Countries

In an era of rapid advancements across artificial intelligence (AI), Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is making yet another bold stride with the launch of its new AI company, AI

November 24, 2023 12:00

WETEX & DSS 2023 Attracts 15 Companies from South Korea

The 25th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) featured the participation of 15 companies from South Korea. These companies showcased their smart and

November 22, 2023 13:45

Smart Africa and The Open Group Join Forces to Formulate a Government Enterprise Architecture Guide for Africa

In a significant stride toward advancing its digital economy initiatives, the Smart Africa alliance and The Open Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a unified Enterprise A

November 17, 2023 13:55

Saudi Fund for Development Signs Two Framework MoUs for Caribbean Infrastructure and Energy Projects

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today two developmental Framework Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the governments of Saint Vincent

November 15, 2023 10:40

Dubai Business Forum attracts 2,000 participants from 49 countries for two days of dynamic discussions and impactful dealmaking

Dubai Chambers has successfully concluded the inaugural edition of Dubai Business Forum under the theme ‘Shifting Economic Power: Dubai and the Future of Global Trade.’ Hosted under the patronage of H

November 08, 2023 15:35

Saudi Fund for Development Inaugurates Vocational College and Attends High-Level Event in Vietnam

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated today in Vietnam, the Ha Nam Vocational College, with the Vice Chairman of Hanam province,

November 08, 2023 14:30

Innovation Award AEA 2023 at Kashiwa-no-ha with promising entrepreneurs from Asia: I2Cool Limited (Hong Kong) won the cup

An innovation award, the 12th Asia Entrepreneurship Award (AEA) 2023, took place in Kashiwa-no-ha on October 26th, 2023, where entrepreneurs from countries and regions in Asia contended with each othe

November 06, 2023 17:15

Dubai to Host 2024 World Cities Culture Summit

Dubai has achieved another remarkable global milestone by winning the bid to host and organise the 2024 World Cities Culture Summit (WCCS). This is the first time this will be held in the MENA region,

November 02, 2023 14:30

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 -- Asia’s Largest Innovation Event!

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will be holding its SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 event in the Tokyo Bay area in April and May of 2024, promoting TMG’s “Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo (SusHi Tech To

November 02, 2023 11:20

Saudi Fund for Development Signs $100 Million Loan Agreement to Support the Water Sector in Argentina

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today, a new development loan agreement marking the Fund’s first presence in the country, worth USD $100 mi

October 25, 2023 09:35

APO’s Newest Member Turkiye Hosts 64th Workshop Meeting of Heads of National Productivity Organizations

Turkiye, the Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO’s) newest member, generously hosted the 64th Workshop Meeting (WSM) of Heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs) in Ankara, 17-19 October.

October 24, 2023 14:55

Winners of the 2023 BAI Global Innovation and Rising Star Awards Announced

BAI (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bai.org%2F&esheet=53647237&newsitemid=20231023058360&lan=en-US&anchor=BAI&index=1&md5=30ff7bbdea8f4c7cafee9840bc88af14) has n

October 18, 2023 11:40

Saudi Fund for Development Signs Additional $20 Million Development Loan Agreement to Fund Infrastructure Projects in the Republic of Central Africa

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today an additional development loan agreement with the Prime Minister and Minister of State in Charge of E

October 17, 2023 13:30

Presidents of Senegal and Mauritania Endorse Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host Expo 2030

In a show of deepening diplomatic ties and shared goals, the leaders of Senegal and Mauritania have officially pledged their support to Saudi Arabia's bids to host the Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA Worl

October 17, 2023 13:25

Dubai Chambers reveals first names from stellar lineup of speakers set to explore the future of the global economy during Dubai Business Forum

Dubai Chambers has announced the first names from the distinguished lineup of guest speakers participating at the Dubai Business Forum, which takes place at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November 2023.

October 16, 2023 09:28

HKTB Invites Visitors and Locals to “Hallo” Hong Kong Halloween

Look out for adorable Halloween friends across Hong Kong! Smiley pumpkins, mischievous spirits and candy pops will show up in different corners of Hong Kong, creating a joyful Halloween experience for

October 15, 2023 11:49

UAE Calls for Global Consensus on AI Governance

The UAE’s AI minister on Wednesday urged countries to come to a consensus on AI governance sooner than it came to the Paris Agreement, which took years to take shape and come into force. His Excell

October 12, 2023 15:45

Empowering Colombia’s Future Through Education; ADFD’s Commitment to Colombia’s Early Childhood Development

The Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDC) project in Colombia, supported by an allocation of US$10.5 million from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), stands as a testament to the UAE’s com

October 10, 2023 09:50

Monsha’at and Leading Saudi Entrepreneurs Take Part in Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023

A Saudi Arabian delegation comprising some of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs recently participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 (GEC23), led by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Ente

October 09, 2023 15:40

Saudi Fund for Development Inaugurates New Public School in Tajikistan

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated today in Tajikistan, Shahrinav School, with the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of

October 05, 2023 11:38

Woman Reunited With the Nurse Who Helped Save Her Life 30 Years Ago

A woman was reunited this week with a nurse who saved her life 30 years ago as she volunteers for the same charity that her rescuers were from. In 1993, Catherine Conteh was enduring an agonizing f

October 03, 2023 11:49

Finalists Announced for the 2023 BAI Global Innovation Awards

BAI (https://www.bai.org/) announced the finalists for the 13th Annual BAI Global Innovation Awards, the financial services industry’s leading innovation honor, celebrating organizational achievements

October 03, 2023 11:10

Saudi Fund for Development Supports Infrastructure Development in The Bahamas and Mauritius, and Explores Cooperation with San Marino

In the presence of the Saudi Fund for Development Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the SFD Chief Executive Officer, signed today in Riyadh, two development loan agreements worth a t

October 01, 2023 11:45

METI will hold GGX x TCFD Summit

From 10:00 on October 2 (Mon.), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will hold the Global Green Transformation (GGX) Conference and the TCFD Summit, which until now have attracted partic

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