WILLIAMSVILLE, NY / AP Teachers from elementary school through college are telling students how to distinguish between factual and fictional news — and why they should care that there’s a difference. As Facebook works with AP, FactCheck.org and other organizations to curb the spread of fake and misleading news on its influential network, teachers say classroom instruction can play …

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Wholesale City, a member of the TECOM Group, has hosted an Innovation in Trade forum at its headquarters in Dubai Studio City. The event attracted experts to discuss latest advances and trends in the wholesale trading sector and identify the steps necessary to shape a smart city platform in line with the Dubai Government smart …

  DUBAI / WAM According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2016, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to developing eco- nomies reached a new high of $765 billion in 2015, 9% higher than previous years. Focusing on FDI capacity, The Annual Investment Meeting, which will be held in Dubai from April 2-4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will be …

  Dubai / WAM A number of Arab Ministers of Finance, governors of central banks, presidents of financial institutions, and senior officials and experts from regional and international financial organisations are attending the second Arab Fiscal Forum, which opened in Dubai yesterday. This year’s forum is being held under the theme, Revenue diversification: outlook and challenges. The event provides a platform …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the 5th World Government Summit, which is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. DEWA is the Sustainable Energy Partner of the World Government Summit, where it is highlighting …

Dubai / WAM The world’s education system is in urgent need of major reform as it is based on antiquated models of learning, and therefore cannot satisfy the high aspirations and creative potential of newer generations, argued Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Scientific Director of the Imagination Institute in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, United States. Making his …

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, recently announced that it will host a series of three Postal Stamp Design workshops for children aged 5-15 years. The workshops will be held at the Etihad Museum, which opened its doors to the public in the first week of …

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, separately received Macky Sall, President of Senegal, and Kentaro Sonoura, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, in Dubai on Sunday, as part of the World Government Summit. He welcomed both delegates and wished them …

  Dubai / WAM Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future and Chairman of World Government Summit (WGS) said that the fifth edition of the summit fittingly articulates the vision of the UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and has convened under the guidance of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime …

  Dubai / WAM In the role of strategic partner, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) attended and participated at the fifth edition of the World Government Summit (WGS, 2017). Themed ‘Shaping Future Governments’, the summit has drawn participation from 139 countries and the largest international organisations and global institutions to discuss challenges and opportunities such as globalisation, education, health, sustainable …