Author: News Desk

Abu Dhabi: The much-anticipated Inaugural Global Media Congress recently unveiled its smart app across “Google Play” and “App Store,” as part of its aim to use the most recent media technologies, artificial intelligence tools, and applications to increase consumer happiness. The “Global Media Congress” application offers a virtual tour of the event’s numerous pavilions, a look at the conference and exposition schedules, and a look at the various specialized seminars that will be taking place alongside the event. The app enables users to get precise details on all international event sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, all exhibition areas, conference dates, and specialized…

Dubai: In the 4.5 KM running race of the 10th edition of the “Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament” at Meydan Racetrack, a significant number of women of all ages and nationalities serving at governmental, semi-governmental & private entities participated. The most significant event of its kind, the “Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament,” is put on by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) with the kind support of Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al-Maktoum, the wife of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Ms. Hessa Al-Jasmi from Emirates…

Abu Dhabi:  Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and the head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, attended the first event of the Bike Abu Dhabi Festival recently on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince met with Mr. David Lappartient, President of the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), and attended the 5th UCI Urban Cycling World Championship. This championship is being held in the region for the very first time and consists of three disciplines: BMX Freestyle Park, BMX Freestyle Flatland, and Trials.  His Highness was accompanied by…

California, US: In order to monitor changes in the growth of tumors under the skin, a small, autonomous device with a stretchable and flexible sensor has been designed by the Bao Group of Stanford University experts. The battery-powered, non-invasive device has a sensitivity of one-hundredth of a millimeter and is capable of wirelessly transmitting data to a smartphone app in real-time (10 micrometers). Bao Group claims that their FAST instrument, which stands for “Flexible Standalone Sensor That Measures Tumors,” is an entirely new, quick, inexpensive, and precise method of determining the effectiveness of cancer medications. The innovation could open the…

Dubai: On the sidelines of the 37th International Sports Medicine Conference, recently held in Mexico, the Chairman of the Sports Medicine Committee and National Olympic Committee Dr. Hashel Al-Tunaiji, was chosen to join the Development Committee of the International Sports Medicine Federation (FIMS). The International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) was established in 1928. The Federation is a highly professional and well-organized international association that is firmly committed to the global advancement of sports medicine. Dr. Al-Tunaiji was chosen to join the Development Committee of the International Sports Medicine Federation in an effort to round off the accomplishments made by…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) will take part in the Global Media Congress 2022 being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from November 15 to 17 by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) in collaboration with the Emirates News Agency (WAM). According to Mr Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the Global Media Congress Exhibition and Conference is crucial for exchanging knowledge about the media industry and the most recent developments worldwide. Mr Allay also noted that this particular media summit offers fantastic opportunities to examine and assess the development…

Sharjah: Ms. Manal Ataya, Director-General of Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), emphasized the vital role museums play as communal venues for conversation and social interaction in her recent address given as part of the “Museum Talks” series at Etihad Museum. As a speaker on the Museum Talks panel named “Museums in the Landscape,” Ms. Ataya took part in a public event put on in collaboration with Alserkal Advisory with the goal of modernizing the museum’s image, enhancing its role as a forum for discussion and exchange, and exploring how a museum’s design can influence civic engagement and a sense of belonging.…

Dubai: The 6th Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), the largest to date, has begun, featuring hundreds of family-friendly activities and workouts spread over record-breaking 19 fitness centers throughout the city over 30 days of action-packed events. 19 new fitness hubs have been opened by DFC this year in a variety of local neighborhoods throughout the city, including Bluewaters, Champs Sports & Fitness Club, Dubai Design District (D3), DIFC, DMCC in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dragon Mart, Dubai Police Officers Club, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Inspiratus Sports District (ISD) at Dubai Sports City, Dubai Hatta Hub, Mohammed bin Rashid Library (MBRL), The Palm Jumeirah,…

Abu Dhabi:  The Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi (ADDED) has revealed that the World Islamic Economic Forum will be held in the UAE capital in 2024. The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), established by the WIEF Foundation in 2005, is a global forum established to promote and discuss the most recent economic trends and advances while inspiring Islamic virtues of peace, justice, and equality. The Forum improves communication, knowledge exchange, and debate among top academics, business executives, and government officials from around the world. Chairman of ADDED Mr. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa and the Chairman of the WIEF…

Abu Dhabi: The National Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (NCCoE), a hub for collaboration that is supported by the Cryptography Research Centre (CRC), is partnering with the Khalifa University of Science and Technology (Khalifa University) to make the university a primary academic partner and create the Khalifa University Cybersecurity Academy. As part of the association, the institution will offer its world-class educational resources as well as its cutting-edge research skills on cyber-physical system security. Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President of Khalifa University, and Mr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the Government of the UAE, signed the…