Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Masdar Institute of Science of Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, on Monday announced that it is organizing a two-day course in electrochemical engineering focused on ‘Batteries and Fuel Cells’ for members of the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program. The course, to be led by Dr …

  London / AFP Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday warned Britain was heading for a “hard” exit from the European Union against Scotland’s wishes, which could pave the way for independence. In a speech in Edinburgh, the Scottish National Party (SNP) leader cited continuing access to the EU single market and maintaining freedom of movement with the bloc …

  London / AFP British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday promised a “practical solution” on the Irish border after Britain leaves the European Union in a bid to allay fears about a return to tough checks. She spoke on her first visit since taking office to Northern Ireland, which has what would become the United Kingdom’s only border with …