ABU DHABI / WAM The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), the European Union Delegation to the UAE, the Embassy of Sweden in Abu Dhabi and the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa, organised a panel discussion to highlight the vital role of women leaders in advancing the climate agenda and accelerating the green transition ahead of ...

BLOOMBERG Intel Corp said it plans to invest $4.6 billion to build a semiconductor assembly and test facility in western Poland, its latest project in the European Union as the bloc seeks to boost chip production amid rising geopolitical tensions. “With this investment today, and others in the EU, we’re excited to play a critical enabling point to building these ...

BLOOMBERG Nikola Corp is cutting 270 jobs as the maker of electric big rigs seeks to reduce costs and preserve cash. The move will affect 150 employees supporting European operations and another 120 workers based mostly at sites in Arizona and California, the company said in a statement. Nikola expects to save $50 million annually through the staff reduction, while ...

SHARJAH / WAM To leverage the power of ChatGPT and explore its potential for driving innovation within their respective fields, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) organised a one-day hackathon in the UAE. The event brought together a diverse group of 80 individuals from various industries, including artists, educators, developers, entrepreneurs and environmentalists. The hackathon is part of SEF Bytes, a community-driven ...

DUBAI / WAM Delegates from the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), at the previous editions of the Conference of the Parties (COP) by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and played a fundamental role in supporting the UAE’s efforts to enhance cooperation with ...

MARYLAND, USA / GULF TIME Human BioSciences, a leading global player in the production of medical-grade collagen wound care, signed a contract in Qatar that will lead to supplying the healthcare needs in the Middle East and GCC countries. Founded in 1991 by renowned biotechnology expert Manoj Jain, Human BioSciences has emerged as an innovative biotech firm driven by solid ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 900 MW fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world with a planned capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030. The fifth phase of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched its third report on Dubai’s digital economy. The “Dubai’s Venture Capital Ecosystem” report provides an overview of the investor landscape backing the start-ups and scale-ups that are transforming Dubai and the Mena region. Commenting on the release of the report, Omar ...

SEOUL / WAM Bodour Al Qasimi, the CEO of Kalimat Group, has announced the opening of a Korean Chapter of PublisHer, the pioneering international initiative she founded to support female publishers to rise to leadership in the male-dominated industry. At the first-ever PublisHer gathering in Korea, during the 65th Seoul International Book Fair, where Sharjah is being celebrated as the ...

DUBAI / WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the completion of seven new footbridges across various areas of Dubai. The bridges provide safe mobility means for pedestrians crossing roadways, contribute to Dubai’s development into a bicycle-friendly city and promote the city’s wellbeing. Attaining these goals ...