New york: Governments must abandon market-driven models and embrace democratic, rights-based approaches that recognise water as a common good essential to life, dignity, and social cohesion, a UN expert said today. According to Emirates News Agency, in a report to the UN General Assembly, Pedro Arrojo Agudo, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights … Read more
Riyadh: Sheikh Hazza bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the 4th Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction, underscoring the significance of the event in preserving the UAE’s agricultural heritage. During this visit, he engaged with various pavilions and competitions, taking note of the diverse varieties of dates on display. He commended the efforts … Read more
Dubai: Digital Dubai concluded its participation in the 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2025, following five days of innovation and collaboration. Digital Dubai’s platform, located within the Dubai Government Pavilion, garnered significant attention from local and international visitors eager to explore the city’s digital transformation and its latest projects, initiatives, and smart services. According to … Read more
Sharjah: Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office in Khorfakkan, Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office in Kalba, and Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, were present at the inauguration of the ‘Of Land and Water’ exhibition. … Read more
Geneva: The UN Women called for ensuring that the ceasefire in Gaza translates into safety, recovery, and rights for women and girls, placing them at the center of every humanitarian and reconstruction effort. According to Emirates News Agency, UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp highlighted the crucial role of women in rebuilding communities … Read more
Shanghai: Chinese scientists have created a tin-based solar cell that rivals the efficiency of conventional lead-based models while eliminating environmental and health risks, marking a significant advance for green energy. According to Emirates News Agency, the breakthrough, published in Nature, could accelerate the adoption of perovskite photovoltaics, a next-gen battery technology, in everyday applications. Perovskite … Read more
Abu dhabi: Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is developing a next-generation surface warship featuring artificial intelligence, advanced automation, and stealth design, marking a major step for the country’s naval defense industry. The vessel features a wave-piercing hull designed to cut through rough seas, paired with a tumblehome structure that enhances stealth by reducing its radar signature, allowing … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan has suffered estimated damages of about US$2.9 billion from recent floods that caused large-scale destruction across the country, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said. Speaking at an event to launch the ministry’s monthly development update and the preliminary flood damage assessment report, Iqbal said a detailed post-disaster … Read more