Brussels: A number of European countries bordering Russia have announced their intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning the production and use of anti-personnel mines, citing escalating security concerns amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Countries such as Ukraine, Finland, Poland, and the Baltic States-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania-have either withdrawn or indicated plans to do … Read more
Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour … Read more
Kuwait city: The price of Kuwait oil increased by 22 cents, reaching $69.23 per barrel on Monday. This rise comes in comparison to the previous price of $69.01 per barrel last Friday, as confirmed by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the prices for other major benchmarks saw a … Read more
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), published its latest report, ‘Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Risk in Financial Services: Strengthening Oversight Through International Dialogue’. The report provides timely insights into the evolving digital risk landscape and explores how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Read more
Abu dhabi: Modon has announced the launch of Wadeem, its first residential plots release on Hudayriyat Island to offer discerning buyers the opportunity to design and build their own homes in one of Abu Dhabi’s most desirable emerging locations. Set opposite Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen area, Wadeem features more than 1,700 plots, each with ample … Read more
Beijing: More than 30 international robot teams have completed preregistration for the World Humanoid Robot Games, which are set to open in Beijing, China, in mid-August. Robotic soccer teams from the United States, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia are among those who have signed up, … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued commemorative gold and silver coins to honour the “Zayed and Rashid” campaign. The issuance celebrates the memory of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, embodying the leaders’ role in the founding of the … Read more
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an administrative decision approving the boundaries of the Al Faya site, which is nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to Emirates News Agency, the decision officially designates the location, boundaries, and area … Read more