RIO DE JANEIRO, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Leonardo Yamamoto, Executive Director of Mubadala Capital Brazil, participated in a session titled ‘Can new financing models accelerate global decarbonisation?’ on the last day of the FII Priority Summit Rio de Janeiro. The event, happening for the first time in Latin America, gathers global officials and business […]
TOKYO, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Japan's parliament on Friday enacted new laws to replace a foreign trainee programme with a new system that encourages workers from abroad to stay longer, as authorities look to address the serious labour shortage created by the country's demographic crisis.Japanese news agency Kyodo News reported that the revised laws […]
KUWAIT, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down 52 cents to US$84.49 pb on Thursday, compared to US$85.01 pb the day before, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday.On a global scale, the price of the Brent crude futures' contracts went up 15 cents to US$82.75pb, as did the West […]
SINGAPORE, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Stocks and bonds have delivered better returns than Bitcoin this quarter, raising the possibility that a crypto boom is running out of steam, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday. Gauges of global equities, fixed income and commodities are all ahead of the largest digital asset, which shed about […]
SHARJAH, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), has confirmed that the expansion project for the passenger terminal and central facilities station is progressing according to schedule. This project, part of a broader expansion plan valued at AED2.4 billion, encompasses 18 packages of various expansion initiatives.To monitor […]
BERLIN, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The monthlong European football championship that kicks off in Germany on Friday will boost the economy by 0.1 percent in the second quarter, according to the Ifo institute.“However, the effect will only be short-lived, meaning that service exports due to tourists returning home after the end of the Euro […]
SEOUL, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Exports of hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) plunged more than 70 percent on-year during the first five months of 2024, Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday.According to data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association, the number of hydrogen-powered FCEVs shipped overseas during the January-May period reached 60 units, […]
BEIJING, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- China's central bank conducted 2 billion yuan (US$281.09 million) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.8 percent Friday.Xinhua News Agency quoted a statement from the People's Bank of China as saying that the move aims to keep liquidity reasonable and ample in the banking system. A […]
TOKYO, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Asian shares were mixed on Friday after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology nudged indexes on Wall Street to more records, Associated Press reported. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.4 percent to 38,868.94 after the Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy intact, though it did say it […]
TOKYO, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday decided to reduce its government bond buying, in a further step toward policy normalisation after years of massive monetary stimulus to achieve stable inflation, reported Kyodo News.At the end of a two-day policy meeting, the BOJ made no change to its policy […]
NAIROBI, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Emirates News Agency (WAM), strategic partner of the Global Media Congress (GMC), today launched the event's annual White Paper on the trends, challenges and opportunities of the global media industry at an exclusive event in Nairobi, Kenya.The launch event convened media leaders, government officials, academics, influencers and other […]
ASHGABAT, 26th January, 2024 (WAM) – A delegation from the Emirates News Agency (WAM) led by Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi, Director-General of WAM, explored cooperation prospects with media institutions in Turkmenistan. The discussions focused on enhancing news exchange to serve the common interests of both countries.During their visit to various institutions and meetings with Turkmen officials, […]
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2024 (WAM) -- The prosperity of the UAE and other Gulf States challenges the stereotype of the Middle East as a conflict zone, according to Geoffrey Miller, a New Zealand research scholar, analyst, and writer. “When you visit the UAE, you witness prosperity, success, and stability — a […]
By Binsal AbdulkaderABU DHABI, 11th January, 2024 (WAM) -- Professor Dilip Menon, a renowned historian, argues that the older generation needs to rethink its dismissive attitude towards young people who are deeply committed to tackling pressing issues such as climate change.Regarding the debate about whether some young people are only interested in entertaining content on […]
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2024 (WAM) -- Dismissing the news as irrelevant to their lives, a segment of the younger generation is hindering their ability to change the world, says veteran British journalist Jonathan Clayton.Following the news is crucial for understanding environmental policies, choosing a university, and staying informed about sports, says […]
By Binsal AbdulkaderABU DHABI, 27th December, 2023 (WAM) -- An Oscar-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker says she is inspired by “small steps” taken by her viewers to protect the environment for a better tomorrow. “It is not only about achieving the change but trying. As long as you are able to move the needle a […]
By Binsal AbdulkaderABU DHABI, 28th November, 2023 (WAM) -- If deepfakes, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake images, audios and videos, are not identified immediately, the world may experience major problems such as increase in hate crimes and even wars, according to Faisal J. Abbas, the editor-in-chief of Saudi Arabia-based Arab News, a leading English daily in […]
ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2023 (WAM) -- International media outlets have lauded the successes of the recently concluded Global Media Congress (GMC), recognising its pivotal role in shaping the future of the media industry.The Congress, which wrapped up yesterday, was commended for crafting crucial visions for the trajectory of media, embracing a forward-looking perspective on […]
ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) -- The success of the Global Media Congress will contribute to enhancing the UAE's pioneering position as a main hub for the media industry, stated Bolotbek Tillebaev, Director-General of the National Television and Radio Corporation (NTRK) of the Kyrgyz Republic.On the sidelines of the second edition of the Global […]
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah has successfully showcased to attendees over the three-day Global Media Congress 2023 (GMC) in Abu Dhabi why it is one of the most talked-about destinations in the region to live, work and visit, positioning it as a growing and sustainable business, investment, lifestyle and […]
RIO DE JANEIRO, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Leonardo Yamamoto, Executive Director of Mubadala Capital Brazil, participated in a session titled ‘Can new financing models accelerate global decarbonisation?’ on the last day of the FII Priority Summit Rio de Janeiro. The event, happening for the first time in Latin America, gathers global officials and business […]
DUBAI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Rittal FZE (Subsidiary of RITTAL GmbH & Co. KG, Herborn, Germany), a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims […]
MINA, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Hajj Pilgrims began arriving in Mina on Friday, the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah (quenching the thirst) to worship God, petitioning Him for acceptance and forgiveness, following Prophet Muhammad and his Sunnah, as they frequently recite the Talbiyah (a devotional prayer uttered […]
TOKYO, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Japan's parliament on Friday enacted new laws to replace a foreign trainee programme with a new system that encourages workers from abroad to stay longer, as authorities look to address the serious labour shortage created by the country's demographic crisis.Japanese news agency Kyodo News reported that the revised laws […]
KUWAIT, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down 52 cents to US$84.49 pb on Thursday, compared to US$85.01 pb the day before, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday.On a global scale, the price of the Brent crude futures' contracts went up 15 cents to US$82.75pb, as did the West […]
SINGAPORE, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Stocks and bonds have delivered better returns than Bitcoin this quarter, raising the possibility that a crypto boom is running out of steam, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday. Gauges of global equities, fixed income and commodities are all ahead of the largest digital asset, which shed about […]
DUBAI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Museum of the Future is inviting visitors to explore five pioneering innovations during Eid Al Adha, offering a blend of inspiration, education, and entertainment for all ages.Visitors can step into the future of videography with a cutting-edge robotic arm, designed to capture videos with exceptional precision.The "Tomorrow Today" […]
ABU DHABI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a pledge to join the Advisory Committee of the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) in support of the country's net zero ambitions.UACA was launched at COP27 by environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF to create a multi-stakeholder alliance for climate […]
SAN JOSÉ, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Minister of Climate Change and Environment Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak has visited the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica and met with Director-General Manuel Otero, who invited the UAE to join the organisation as an observer country.Otero also reaffirmed […]
MADINAH, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Madinah has seen off pilgrims heading for Makkah and the holy sites to perform Hajj rituals and received a vast number of domestic visitors — citizens and residents who are interested to spend the remainder of the Eid al-Adha holiday here, according to a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report […]
DUBAI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Rittal FZE (Subsidiary of RITTAL GmbH & Co. KG, Herborn, Germany), a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims […]
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative artificial intelligence, and Dell Technologies today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop solutions that help customers in the UAE accelerate their digital transformation objectives. This agreement marks a significant step towards leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure solutions […]
DUBAI, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) -- du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced it will deploy Oracle Alloy to offer hyperscale cloud and sovereign AI services for the government and public sector entities in the UAE focusing on Dubai and the Northern Emirates.The signing ceremony took place during the AI Retreat in Dubai, […]
MOSCOW, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) in cooperation with the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organise the BRICS Solutions Awards competition of the best solutions and practices of the BRICS countries in various spheres. According to TV BRICS, the competition will be held with the support of […]
RIO DE JANEIRO, 12th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Google on Tuesday announced new features which will use artificial intelligence to protect users' data in case an Android smartphone is stolen, according to German Press Agency (dpa).dpa quoted Fabio Coelho, Google's Brazil country director, as saying that Brazil, where about two mobile phones are stolen every […]
DUBAI, 11th June, 2024 (WAM) – The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has launched a research collaboration with Google’s charitable organisation, Google.org under the Google Digital Futures Project.The collaboration comprises several pillars, the main one being primary fieldwork spearheaded by the school’s Policy Research Department aimed at investigating the opportunities and challenges facing […]
DUBAI, 11th June, 2024 (WAM) – Polynome Group, a leading technology company based in the UAE, has announced a $100 million fund for AI startup companies starting from the first quarter of 2025. The aim is to invest in startups in the fields of technology, AI software applications, and robotics, in line with mutual goals […]
DUBAI, 11th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Camb.AI today announced the launch of "MARS5", the world's most capable open-source Artificial Intelligence speech emulator, which excels in performance replication and generates voices and texts in hundreds of languages. The AI speech emulator is well aligned with Dubai’s goals of fostering innovative and unconventional AI research, inspired by […]
SHARJAH, 11th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Chaired by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah (AUS), the AUS Board of Trustees approved the establishment of three new research centres, the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Data Science (BSDS) Programme and several […]
ABU DHABI, 11th June, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has chaired the meeting of the Emirates Genome Council.During the meeting, the board reviewed the progress of strategic initiatives including the completion of the ground-breaking Emirati Reference Genome Study, which has revealed more than […]
DUBAI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Rittal FZE (Subsidiary of RITTAL GmbH & Co. KG, Herborn, Germany), a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership aims […]
DUBAI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Museum of the Future is inviting visitors to explore five pioneering innovations during Eid Al Adha, offering a blend of inspiration, education, and entertainment for all ages.Visitors can step into the future of videography with a cutting-edge robotic arm, designed to capture videos with exceptional precision.The "Tomorrow Today" […]
ABU DHABI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a pledge to join the Advisory Committee of the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) in support of the country's net zero ambitions.UACA was launched at COP27 by environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF to create a multi-stakeholder alliance for climate […]
SAN JOSÉ, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Minister of Climate Change and Environment Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak has visited the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica and met with Director-General Manuel Otero, who invited the UAE to join the organisation as an observer country.Otero also reaffirmed […]
COPENHAGEN, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The 5th Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup of the 2024 season is set to begin on Saturday in the Danish National Equestrian Centre in Vilhemsborg.The Cup is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential […]
SHARJAH, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), has confirmed that the expansion project for the passenger terminal and central facilities station is progressing according to schedule. This project, part of a broader expansion plan valued at AED2.4 billion, encompasses 18 packages of various expansion initiatives.To monitor […]
ABU DHABI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the graduation ceremony for the 17th cohort of Emirates National Schools (ENS) students.The event, which […]
ABU DHABI, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE has been designated as a new WMO Regional Training Centre (RTC) for Region II (Asia) by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).The recognition, endorsed by the WMO Executive Council, followed a comprehensive review of NCM's facilities and programmes offered in […]
BEIJING, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- China's central bank conducted 2 billion yuan (US$281.09 million) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.8 percent Friday.Xinhua News Agency quoted a statement from the People's Bank of China as saying that the move aims to keep liquidity reasonable and ample in the banking system. A […]
UMM AL QAIWAIN, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has ordered the release of a number of prisoners from the punitive and corrective institutions in the Emirate on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.Sheikh Saud expressed his sincere wishes to […]