Author: KAVIA M R

Sharjah: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has held the fourth in a series of eight nationwide COP28 Changemakers Majlis sessions. It convened under the theme “Green and Sustainable Communities” at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. The topic of the Majlis in Sharjah centered on innovations and challenges linked to designing, building, and championing greener, more sustainable communities in the UAE. The Majlis was chaired by Ms. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and moderated by Eng. Aisha Al Abdooli, Director of the Green Development Department at the Ministry of Climate…

Dubai: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the Dubai Airshow 2023. The visit extended to the stands of participating local and international companies that are showcasing new developments in the defence, civil aviation, and aerospace industries. The stands include EDGE, Mubadala, and the UAE company Calidus, as well as Saudi Arabian Military Industries, Thales and Dassault. Sheikh Khaled Al Nahyan was briefed on the latest technologies that are advancing the sector’s growth and enhancing sustainability. The Dubai Airshow features more than 1,400 exhibitors…

Dubai: GEMS International School-Al Khail (GIS) has launched its new cutting-edge Innovation Hub, a centre of excellence designed to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and innovation through the power of design thinking. Mr. Simon Herbert, Head of School/CEO at GIS, stated that, “We are so fortunate at GEMS International School to have such remarkable facilities. This astonishing Innovation Hub in our primary school allows our younger students to use design thinking and to express their creativity within the most wonderful surroundings. It also links with our secondary design curriculum and provides a smooth pathway through our IB school.” Design thinking, far…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in collaboration with the American Libraries Association (ALA), has organized the 10th annual Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC). It has offered key learning and networking opportunities to 250 participating librarians, academics, thought leaders, and other industry professionals from 14 countries who participated in the milestone decennial edition of the event. The two-day conference at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) covered a range of topics, from learning about current trends and beneficial emerging technologies to advance the library sector, to creating innovative spaces and services to engage readers more meaningfully. Additionally, the conference…

Abu Dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology and ADNOC have introduced a minor in Energy Transition academic program designed for engineering and science disciplines students. The undergraduate program provides students insight into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from conventional fossil-based energy sources to more sustainable and lower-carbon alternatives. It also helps students understand how the energy landscape is transforming and opens a pathway to possible future careers in the energy industry. As a research-intensive higher education institution, Khalifa University firmly believes in collaborating with key stakeholders to develop local and regionally relevant academic programs that are designed to…

Dubai: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), have partnered to expand the smart services offered at Dubai Digital Park. This collaboration aims to contribute to Dubai Digital Park’s status as Dubai’s first integrated smart city and enable a transformative digital experience for its residents, visitors, and employees. Leveraging du’s technology, Dubai Digital Park will add more than 20 smart services to its existing portfolio of 60 services. The new smart services will enable DSO to shatter…

Sharjah: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Sharjah Research Technology Innovation Park (SRTIP) have established the first Energy and Water Knowledge Hub in the MENA region. This Hub aims to find innovative solutions for pressing humanitarian challenges in the field of water and energy and hopes to emerge as a key regional platform for dialogue and action. The Energy and Water Knowledge Hub, located at the SRTIP, will host in-person classes and provide technical laboratories to train ICRC staff and other organizations. Furthermore, this hub will nurture expertise in sustainable energy solutions, notably renewable energy. Climate change…

Abu Dhabi: An Emirati field hospital will be established in the Gaza Strip following an order by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The hospital aims to provide medical support to Palestinians. This initiative comes as part of a ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation, which the UAE President ordered to be implemented. Five aircraft carrying essential supplies for the field hospital have departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport. It will reach the Al-Arish Airport in Egypt before taking off for the Gaza Strip. The field hospital will have various departments, including general surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and gynecology, in…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has conducted a virtual workshop titled “Annual Forum with Productive Families – We Meet to Rise.” It was held as part of its efforts to enhance cooperation with strategic partners and improve the food safety system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among productive families holding Abu Dhabi Trader and Mobdea Licences issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) and owners of stores that sell productive family products about the standards and requirements applied by ADAFSA on food safety and…

Abu Dhabi: Global Media Congress (GMC) 2023 will host Co-Production Majlis as a new networking platform. The new feature will enhance the role of GMC as a media collaboration and innovation incubator. The GMC will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. This much-anticipated feature intends to create a fertile environment for collaboration on creative content throughout the media production ecosystem. The GMC’s theme is ‘Shaping the future of the media industry.’ The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will host the event…