ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Miral has announced that construction of the 16,900sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is now more than 55 per cent complete, and is set to open in 2025. The expansion of the region’s leading water park will increase guest capacity by 20 per cent with the introduction of 18 new rides ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, have announced a partnership to develop the Yas Island Metaverse project. The project will leverage the metaverse to exhibit business event venues on Yas Island. It will also highlight attractions and experiences across the destination, ...

BEIJING/WAM China has unveiled a guideline on the development of green finance, outlining 19 important measures for key areas to promote the building of a beautiful China, Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday. Focusing on key areas such as the green development of key industries and ecological protection and restoration, China will work to create a project library for the building ...

BEIJING/WAM China’s automobile industry has revealed a growth trend, with its production and sales of vehicles increasing steadily in the first nine months of 2024, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed on Saturday. From January to September, China’s auto production totalled about 21.47 million units, up 1.9 percent year-on-year. Auto sales stood at 21.57 million units, an ...

BEIJING/WAM China has more than 600 million registered users for generative artificial intelligence (AI) services, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on October 12. According to a report by CGTN, Zhao Zhiguo, the chief engineer at the MIIT, emphasised the ongoing growth of the country’s core AI industry, which now includes more than 4,500 companies. Currently, nearly ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) organised the collection of relief aid at Abu Dhabi Ports’ Cruise Terminal (Terminal 1) on October 13 in coordination with Abu Dhabi’s donor agencies and institutions. This step is in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is carried out with the follow-up ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) wrapped up its 11th edition with a grand closing ceremony at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Complex. Under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the event celebrated exceptional filmmakers, directors, and professionals from the industry. ...

DUBAI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, has published “Sheikh Rashid: Milestones and Images in the Arab Press”, a book marking the anniversary of the death of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Alongside the launch, the ALC organised a panel discussion attended by Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to lead digital transformation and financial inclusion in the Middle East region, supported by the transformative power of artificial intelligence, which has become evident across a wide range of economic sectors, primarily in the financial and banking sectors. This contributes to strengthening its economic growth and prosperity while solidifying its leading position in the global ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME In today’s fast-paced world, it’s difficult to come by time to take care of home cleaning needs the manual way. Which is why the demand for smart home cleaning solutions is skyrocketing. These innovations are no longer just about convenience; they’re about transforming the way we live. With our lives becoming increasingly busy, smart cleaning products have emerged ...