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Abu Dhabi:Warnings from the Basel Action Network (BAN) highlight the potential for a significant increase in electronic waste due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. A pioneering analysis projects that up to 617 million tonnes of AI-driven…

Samarkand:Fouad Darwish, Vice President of the UAE Chess Federation, has been elected as a Vice President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This election took place during the FIDE General Assembly, held alongside the World Chess Olympiad …

Bangkok:Thai authorities declared Bangkok a disaster-affected area on Saturday following persistent heavy rain that resulted in widespread flooding throughout the capital.

According to Emirates News Agency , the declaration allows local authorities …

Gaza:Three humanitarian aid convoys from the UAE successfully entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 28 trucks loaded with 458 tonnes of assistance. This is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aimed at supporting the Palestinian people by mee…

Abu Dhabi:A high-level event titled ‘Overcoming Environmental Crime From Promises to Tangible Results’ was conducted by the UAE Ministry of Interior on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to addre…

Catania:The operator of Italy’s Catania Airport suspended all incoming flights from Saturday until noon on Sunday due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna and adverse weather conditions disrupting air traffic.

According to Emirates News Agency , a volcan…

New York:Future Health, a global initiative led by Abu Dhabi, brought together ministers and senior government officials from various countries alongside global health leaders in New York. The gathering took place on the sidelines of the 81st United N…

Brussels:Industrial producer prices in the European Union saw a rise in July 2026, as reported by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office.

According to Emirates News Agency , the domestic producer price index for total industry, excluding …