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Dubai: The META Film Fest’s second edition is scheduled to take place in Dubai from November 9 to 12, 2023. The annual festival, which showcases the best international films, promises an extraordinary celebration of cinema for filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie lovers alike. Last year’s inaugural edition was a success. The Fest 2023 will focus on delivering quality content, workshops, and masterclasses for budding filmmakers. Over the four days, it will show more than 70 movies from 20+ countries, host 10+ workshops, and welcome more than 50 global celebrities and 15,000 attendees. The shortlisted films will be announced in the…

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, Tawazun Council, and GE Aerospace have partnered to integrate the GE Aerospace software solutions Fuel Insight, Safety Insight, and FlightPulse. The move comes with the aim of reducing carbon emissions, increasing safety, and enhancing airspace efficiency. The partnership agreement was signed by Mr. Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, Chief of Defense and Security Industry Affairs Sector at Tawazun Council; Mr. Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer at Etihad Airways; Mr. Ron Hutter, Executive Product Sales and Industrial Cooperation at GE Aerospace; and Mr. Andrew Coleman, General Manager of the GE Aerospace software business. Tawazun Council will play an…

Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFAD) has announced that the upcoming “International Conference on Policymaking: The Future of Ports will focus on discussing the most effective international approaches to border management. The event, scheduled for September 19, 2023, at the Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai, seeks to exchange ideas and experiences among its distinguished assembly of decision-makers, researchers, and experts from across the globe. The conference’s primary objective is to formulate proactive policies that can effectively address forthcoming challenges. A related press briefing was attended by several officials from the GDRFAD in Dubai, including Major General Obaid…

Sharjah: Sheikh Ahmad bin Hasher Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Shooting Federation, has visited the Individual Games Department at the Sharjah Sports Club. The President held an extensive meeting with the Individual Games Department in the presence of Engineer Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Board Member, Head of Individual Games, and members of the board of directors. The meeting with the UAE Shooting Federation discussed several topics related to the shooting game. It included the coordination of future programs and the local and foreign participation of prominent players of Sharjah Sports Club. The President toured the club facilities and…

Abu Dhabi: The Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Cryptography Research Center (CRC) has launched “CryptographicEstimators.” It is the world’s first open-source software library dedicated to estimating the security of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) schemes, including key exchange methods, public key encryption, and signatures. TII is a leading global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). Cryptographic estimations are often performed in an ad hoc manner, producing non-standardized estimation scripts that deliver varying outcomes for the same problems. This method poses an obstacle to reaching a consensus around the hardness of cryptographic problems. As…

Abu Dhabi: The Louvre Abu Dhabi’s newest exhibition, Letters of Light, will begin on September 13, 2023, featuring some of the oldest texts of the three monotheistic religions. The event, held in partnership with the Bibliothèque nationale de France and France Muséums, explores the historical context in which the holy books emerged, the way they have been passed down over the years, the scholarly and mystical practices associated with them, and their essential role in universal intellectual and artistic history. The exhibition is curated by Mr. Laurent Héricher, Head of the Oriental Manuscripts Department, Bibliothèque nationale de France, and Dr.…

Al Ain: Al Ain Zoo has unveiled its green vegetation cover based on the best practices in agriculture and irrigation. It is a critical factor in maintaining ecosystem health by improving air quality and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The Zoo’s vegetation cover includes approximately 500 species of local and non-native plants distributed across various areas of the Zoo. One of the Zoo’s major efforts is growing plants that can flourish in the challenging UAE climate, which has extreme heat and limited rainfall. The Zoo employs advanced irrigation and treatment methods and supplements animal diets with plant resources. Additionally, they actively…

The Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS:23) is set to exceed expectations, with over 3,500 registered participants from more than 60 countries. The finance event of the year, which will take place at the prestigious Old Billingsgate in London from November 20 to 22, will witness the participation of finance professionals and industry leaders. FMLS:23 encompasses various industry verticals, including online trading, fintech, crypto and digital assets, and payments. It’s a hub for industry leaders, professionals, innovators, and C-level executives to forge connections, share expertise, and explore new business opportunities. The summit attracts participants from a wide array of sectors, including…

Sharjah: Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, in cooperation with ‘Kumon Institute of Education Co. Ltd. Japan,’ is set to launch the ‘Kumon’ mathematics program in October 2023. The program, which will continue until March 2024, comes as part of the Foundation’s objectives to boost the capabilities of future generations in the fields of science and mathematics. The program focuses on children and youth from the ages of 9 to 14 years old, where the participants will learn the basics of counting, number operations, and algebra using the ‘Kumon’ self-learning method as well as complete multiple levels…

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC) has launched the first Union Atlas in the UAE. It provides a database of reliable geospatial and statistical information. The Atlas intends to advance operations and support future planning for various government and private entities, as well as pivotal sectors in the UAE. The Atlas will support national efforts to achieve comprehensive development. The launch will strengthen the UAE’s position as a global center for the new economy over the next ten years. The Atlas includes maps, pictures, and geographic as well as statistical information that reflect the UAE’s achievements across various…