Abu dhabi: The National Experts Programme (NEP) has unveiled the list of mentors participating in its fourth cohort. Developed in 2019 under the direction of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, NEP is a launchpad for Emirati experts who strive to play a leading role in the transformation of future-growth sectors aligned … Read more
Daegu: Korean researchers have developed a new ‘Physical AI’ technology that mimics human forgetting to improve the navigation of autonomous mobile robots in logistics centres and smart factories. The findings, published in the Journal of Industrial Information Integration, outline a system developed by Korea’s Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST). The tech models … Read more
Manila: NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, announced today the signing of a contract with the Pasay Harbor City Corporation (PHCC) to undertake large-scale dredging and land reclamation activities in Manila Bay, Philippines. According to Emirates News Agency, the project, valued at US$610.1 million, will span thirty months and … Read more
Kogi state: At least 26 people were killed when a boat capsized in the Niger River in Kogi State, southern Nigeria. Local sources reported that the accident occurred while the boat was transporting traders from Ibaji to a market in Ilushi, Edo State, before it overturned in the river. The death toll is expected to … Read more
Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mamady Doumbouya of the Republic of Guinea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and … Read more
Abu dhabi: The International Charity Organisation has launched its 2025 Mosques and Wells Campaign under the slogan “A Lasting Gift, an Ongoing Impact.” The campaign aims to build, maintain, and furnish mosques, dig and repair wells, and provide clean water in impoverished areas worldwide, enhancing its developmental role in serving vulnerable communities. According to Emirates … Read more
Astana: Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Lt. Gen. Dauren Kossanov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence and military fields. The meeting aimed at exploring avenues to strengthen regional security and stability, reiterating the robust relationship between … Read more
Seoul: Under the theme ‘Resolving Contentions around the Hadith of al-Bukhari and Muslim,’ the University of Sharjah has announced the winners of its prestigious Award for Excellence in Islamic Studies for the academic year 2024/2025. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s prize was awarded jointly to Professor Mohamed Odeh Ahmed Al-Houri from the Hashemite … Read more