In an era when electric cars are well established as the future of the auto industry and autonomous vehicles are just around the corner, mobility is changing at a tremendous pace. It is estimated that changes in the auto industry will be greater in the next five years than they have been in the last fifty. In today’s world, cars are already computers on wheels, so it stands to reason that the future of automobiles and technology will be similar. OMNIPOD, LG’s concept car announced at CES 2022, is an example of LG’s vision for the future, where smart living,…
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air and Texel Air to explore potential cooperation opportunities. The MoU was signed by Captain Waleed AlAlawi, Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer and John Chisholm, Chairman of Chisholm Enterprises, the parent company for Texel Air. “We are always looking to discover ways to enhance our commercial partnerships, and to get involved in every related sector of the aviation industry. We are very impressed with this collaboration with Texel Air and look forward to embarking on mutually fruitful relations for the two parties,” AlAlawi said. “Gulf Air…
Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stressed the importance of supporting Yemen and the brotherly Yemeni people in ending the conflict and achieving security and stability in Yemen through the Yemeni consultations. The Council reiterated its support for Yemen and the Yemeni people as a result of constitutional legitimacy and a political solution based on the three references of the GCC initiative and its Executive Mechanism, the outcomes of the Yemeni National Dialogue Conference (NDC) and Security Council Resolution 2216. HE the Secretary General made these remarks as he met with HE Mr.…
A number of Yemeni governorates continue to receive hundreds of tonnes of Ramadan rations that have been provided by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). Approximately seven million people are benefitting from the Ramadan Ration and Iftar programmes in Shabwa, Hadramaut, Taiz, Hodeidah, and Socotra. The initiative is pursuant to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as the follow up from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the ERC, to…
On a visit to India, Saudi Arabia’s Culture Minister Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Film Commission CEO Abdullah Al-Qahtani showcased Saudi Arabia’s growing film industry and explored collaborations with the Indian film industry. Executives from NEOM, Film AIUla, Red Sea International Film Festival, and MBC Group were also on the trip. During their visit, the delegation met with prominent film production houses and Bollywood actors such as Akshay Kumar. Saudi Arabia’s holistic film proposition and the synergistic opportunities for Indian filmmakers were the topics of the discussion. Discussions included Saudi Arabia’s diverse filming locations, talent emerging from the Saudi…
Jordan launched a program on Sunday that aims to provide temporary wage subsidies for 60,000 Jordanians in the private sector. As part of the National Employment Program 2022 (Tashgeel), for which JD80 million has been allocated, the government will subsidize the salary of employees appointed to the private sector at JD150 per month. If the work contract is for less than 12 months, then this benefit will be available for only six months for any employee. In a press conference, Prime Minister, Bisher Khasawneh emphasized the importance of the program as part of the government’s economic action plan and priorities…
Bahrain’s Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, the Chief Executive Officer of the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE), Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, received Egypt’s Ambassador to Bahrain Yasser Mohammed Shaaban and praised the countries’ strong historical relations and increasing cooperation. Dr. bin Daina congratulated Egypt on hosting the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm Al Sheikh in November. Bahrain is keen to participate in the summit, he said, praising Egypt’s capabilities and its longstanding experience hosting major conferences and festivals across the world. Egypt’s ambassador to Bahrain praised the bilateral ties, emphasizing that his country was keen to…
A delegation from the Environment Authority of the Sultanate of Oman attended the 24th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council. As part of the video-conference meeting, the delegation from the Sultanate of Oman was led by Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority. The GCC Secretariat General reviewed a memorandum on the communique and the Riyadh Declaration of the 24th GCC Summit. The meeting also discussed non-tariff restrictions on environment, the GCC Environment e-Portal and cooperation with the programme of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change…
As part of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, the UAE and Israel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in maritime transport, experience exchange, and strengthening strategic partnerships. Several officials from both countries attended the signing of the MoU by UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei and Israeli Minister of Transport and Road Safety Merav Michaeli. Its goals are to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the field of transport, specifically maritime, as well as to develop a road map for the future based on mutual benefit, as well as to exchange…
On Sunday, the Pakistan government announced that Imran Khan no longer holds the position of Prime Minister. As a result of the dissolution of the Pakistan Assembly by the President of Pakistan pursuant to Article 58 (1) read with Article 48 (1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, vide Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, dated 3rd April 2022, Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi ceased to hold the office of Prime Minister of Pakistan, with immediate effect, according to the government statement. The Pakistani Supreme Court has banned all state institutions from taking any “unconstitutional” steps following the dismissal of…