New york: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected global economic growth to slow from 2.9 percent in 2025 to 2.6 percent in 2026, warning that geopolitical risks have become the primary source of instability in th…

Sharjah: The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) outlined several new strategies to advance its innovation vision and attract more global players during its sixth meeting of 2026. The meeting took place a…

Dubai: In a strategic step that reflects Dubai’s ambitious vision to reinforce its position as a leading global hub for trade and supply chains, Dubai Customs has announced the launch of the Centre of Excellence for Customs and Trade Logistics in coll…

Abu dhabi: NYU Abu Dhabi hosted its 13th Commencement ceremony at Etihad Arena for the first time, celebrating its largest graduating class since the University’s establishment in 2010. Nearly 600 undergraduate and graduate students representing more …

Egypt: The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has reported a significant gas discovery in the Western Desert by Agiba Petroleum Company, a joint venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Eni. The discovery is the largest …

Geneva: The World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that 600 cases of Ebola and 139 associated deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that figures are expected to rise due to the prolonged undetected spread of …

Kuala lumpur: The first step towards earning a coveted spot at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 will be taken with the Qualifiers Draw on 28th May at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A cast of 44 teams are set to participate in the Qualifiers,…

Dubai: The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) said packaging waste accounts for between 14 percent and 20 percent of total municipal waste in the region, noting that converting packaging waste into an economic resource could generate savings of up t…

Abu dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the ‘Tea for Harmony’ cultural event, organised by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UAE in cooperation with the Chinese Cultural Centre…

Dubai: Dubai Future Labs, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, has opened registration for the fourth edition of the Emirates Robotics Competition, inviting university students across the UAE to design and develop intelligent robotic systems for …

Berlin: Oil prices plunged on Wednesday, dropping more than 5 percent at settlement following statements from US President Donald Trump indicating that negotiations to end the conflict with Iran have entered their final stages. The benchmark Brent cru…

Dubai: Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, whose key scenes were filmed in Dubai in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The new film fu…