SC Capital Partners and CapitaLand Investment Launch GCC Real Estate Industrial Fund in UAE

Ras al khaimah: SC Capital Partners, a leading Singapore-based real estate investment management firm, has announced the launch of the SC GCC Real Estate Industrial Development Fund (GRID), marking its first co-sponsored industrial development fund in the UAE. CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a global real asset manager with a 40 percent stake in SC Capital … Read more

Muslim Council of Elders Condemns Attack on Michigan Church

Michigan: The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the attack that targeted a church in Michigan, United States, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of innocent people. According to Emirates News Agency, the Council reiterated its absolute rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, which are contrary to the … Read more

World’s Major Cities Experience Surge in Extremely Hot Days

Washington dc: The world’s biggest capital cities are now sweltering under 25 percent more extremely hot days each year than in the 1990s, an analysis has found. According to Emirates News Agency, in 2024, the International Institute For Environment and Development (IIED) examined rising levels of extreme heat in the world’s 20 most populous capital … Read more

At Least 60 Dead in Strong Earthquake in Central Philippines

Cebu: At least 60 people were killed in a strong earthquake that rocked the central Philippines, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending residents fleeing into the streets, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing officials on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, over 140 people were injured in the magnitude 6.9 quake that hit the central … Read more

SEWA Wins HR Tech Award at SHRM MENA Awards 2025

Sharjah: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has won the Excellence in Human Resources Technology Award at the SHRM MENA Awards 2025, securing second place in the UAE and third place across the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, the award recognizes SEWA’s efforts in adopting and implementing advanced digital solutions, including artificial … Read more

AI Could Boost Austria’s GDP by 8% Over Next Ten Years: Study

Vienna: A study by Economica, commissioned by Microsoft in 2024, highlights AI’s enormous potential, saying it could increase Austria’s economic value creation by 18%. According to Emirates News Agency, another analysis by the Implement Consulting Group, commissioned by Google, predicts that generative AI could boost Austria’s GDP by 8% over the next ten years. The … Read more

Friends of Cancer Patients Launches ‘Pink October’ Campaign with Extensive Community Engagement

Sharjah: The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has initiated the annual Pink October campaign to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, featuring the Pink Caravan’s fixed and mobile medical clinics, which have seen significant community and corporate involvement on the first day. According to Emirates News Agency, the campaign offers free early detection tests, including clinical, … Read more

Second Edition of Water Quality Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi: The second edition of the Water Quality Forum (WQF) 2025 kicked off today in Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Innovating for Resilience: Water Quality in a Changing World’. The forum serves as a platform to advance resilience, quality, and safety of water in the region. The event, organised by M42 Environmental Sciences in … Read more