During the third meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development’s Higher Committee, companies from the UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain signed industrial agreements worth more than $2 billion. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE climate change special envoy, attended the meeting in Amman on Sunday. Ahmed Samir Saleh, Egyptian Minister of Industry and Trade, Yousef Al Shamali, Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, and Abdulla Adel Fakhro, Bahraini Minister of Industry and Commerce were present at the meeting. Twelve agreements were signed across nine industrial projects during the…
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A global investment company with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding, announced today that it has acquired Henderson Park’s stake in The Westin Paris – Vendome. In Paris, France, the hotel is one of the most valuable real estate assets because of its ultra-prime location. Dubai Holding and Henderson Park acquired The Westin Paris – Vendome jointly in 2018. Dubai Holding’s extensive portfolio of world-class assets in key gateway locations has been strengthened through the acquisition of this prime asset. It also supports the Group’s long-term strategy of global expansion, which is focused on boosting its presence in strategic locations…
Grand Old Party (GOP) Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has said that if voted to power, she will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate the US. This includes China, Pakistan and other adversaries as “a strong America doesn’t pay off the bad guys”. “I will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us. A strong America doesn’t pay off the bad guys. A proud America doesn’t waste our people’s hard-earned money. And the only leaders who deserve our trust are those who stand up to our enemies and stand beside our friends,” Ms Haley,…
A study published this week suggests that the time of day when you exercise may determine your health benefits. This is because physical activity in the afternoon may offer the greatest benefits. When it comes to exercise and longevity, timing is very critical. Researchers from the Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute in China and colleagues from other parts of China and from Sweden conducted the study using data from 92,139 UK Biobank participants. Physical activity is beneficial regardless of when it is performed. According to the study, “Moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity at any time of day is associated with lower risks of…
Apple’s long-running quest to incorporate blood glucose monitoring into the Apple Watch appears to be moving forward. Sources at Bloomberg claim that the company’s no-prick monitoring is now at a “proof-of-concept stage” and could be marketed once it becomes smaller. The technology uses lasers to measure glucose levels under the skin. It was previously tabletop-sized, but has reportedly advanced to an iPhone-sized prototype. Insiders say the system would not only help people with diabetes monitor their conditions, but it would also alert people who are prediabetic. Changes could then be made to prevent Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. Apple did not…
As a result of a wire connection overheating in the air fryers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 2 million Cosori air fryers. According to the company, more than 200 users have reported that the appliances caught fire. In North America, Canada, and Mexico, Cosori is recalling more than 2 million air fryers due to overheating wire connections. The recall was announced Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers should stop using these air fryers immediately, according to the agency. There are multiple models involved in the recall, including those that are 3.7-quart and 5.8-quart.…
Added to its provocative streak of weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training, North Korea said Friday it had tested long-range cruise missiles off its eastern coast a day earlier. North Korean state media reported that the launches were meant to test the reliability of the missiles and the rapid-response capability of the unit that operates those weapons. It was reported by the Associated Press that the four missiles flew for nearly three hours after being launched from the northeastern coast of Pyongyang, drew oval and figure-eight patterns above the sea, and were proving that they could hit…
US President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, crediting his experience with global challenges such as climate change. David Malpass, a Trump appointee, announced last week that he would step down in June from his role as head of the 189-nation poverty reduction agency. According to AP, his five-year term expires in April 2024. With more than 30 years of experience, Banga served in various roles at Mastercard, Kraft Foods, Dow Inc., and the American Red Cross. He is the first Indian-born nominee for World Bank president. “Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead…
At the UNESCO conference Internet for Trust, which discussed the draft global guidelines for regulating digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and information access, 4,300 participants took part in person and online. Governments, independent regulators, digital companies, academia, the technical community, and civil society participated in the conference, according to UNESCO. It was discussed how platforms could become more transparent and have content governance policies and practices that adhere to human rights standards; how human moderation should be balanced with AI; and how civil society, youth, influencers, and other actors can be more engaged in shaping an internet of…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Petr Fiala, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, during his working visit to the UAE. The meeting was held at Al Shati Palace. The UAE President warmly welcomed Prime Minister Fiala and appreciated his visit. Fiala conveyed the greetings of Milos Zeman, President of the Czech Republic, and expressed his desire for the continued development and prosperity of UAE-Czech Republic relations. Both leaders discussed existing UAE-Czech relations, as well as opportunities to enhance economic, development, and investment cooperation across various fields to serve mutual interests and promote development…