- BEIJING, 13th May, 2025 (WAM) – China is accelerating the rollout of 5G-Advanced networks across multiple cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, marking a significant leap in speed and connectivity as telecom operators enhance coverage in subways, business districts and rural areas.The deployment of 5G-A underscores the government's efforts to boost advanced network services for industrial […]
- BEIJING, 13th May, 2025 (WAM) — The second AI Capacity-Building Workshop, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, opened in Beijing on Monday. The initiative aims to share China’s expertise in artificial intelligence development and to advance the country’s Global AI Governance Initiative.According to China Central Television (CCTV), the […]
- BEIJING, 12th May, 2025 (WAM) — The world now produces 2.1 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, a figure set to soar to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. Without urgent action, waste generation will outstrip population growth, driving severe environmental, health, and economic consequences worldwide, the UN’s environment body warns in its 2024 global […]
- SHARJAH, 8th May, 2025 (WAM) — Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators is sponsoring the participation of the United Arab Emirates delegation in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025, which will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio, from 10th to 16th May, in partnership with the Ministry of Education.The fair is […]
- SHARJAH, 8th May, 2025 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the University of Sharjah (UOS) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) will host the Second Sharjah International Conference on Education.Held under the theme “AI and Beyond: Smart Education Unlocking […]
- SHARJAH, 8th May, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the winners of the sixth edition of the “Access Sharjah Challenge”, with two startups, NoorNation and Faunatech, each receiving AED250,000 as part of a total prize of AED500,000.The sixth edition of the challenge witnessed unprecedented participation, attracting 2,207 applications from 24 countries […]
- SHARJAH, 8th May, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) hosted the inaugural Sharjah Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Forum, bringing together government entities and technology companies to enhance digital transformation through GIS.Held at Aljada by Arada in Sharjah, the forum attracted around 172 participants, including senior officials from various government departments. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan […]
- BEIJING, 8th May, 2025 (WAM) — Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games from 15th to 17th August, city officials announced on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the integration of robotics into real-world settings.According to China Daily, the competition, which is part of the 2025 World Robot Conference, will be the first […]
- DUBAI, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) — Leveraging AI to help build secure and resilient infrastructures and redefining the future of the cybersecurity industry were among the key topics explored at GISEC Global 2025 as the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event got underway. Held under the theme of ‘Securing an AI-Powered Future,’ the annual event has attracted […]
- Abu Dhabi, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) — Space42 has announced a successful collaboration between its mobile satellite services subsidiary Thuraya and Gatehouse Satcom, a Danish-based software company specialising in mission-critical satellite communications, to advance direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.The project demonstrated NB-IoT applications over Space42’s L band geostationary satellites using 3GPP-compliant release 17 technology, ensuring alignment with […]
- DUBAI, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, today opened GISEC Global 2025, the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event, and the biggest in the MENA region.Speaking on the occasion, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor said, “Dubai continues to grow as a global […]
- BEIJING, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) — Chinese engineers are rapidly expanding the application scenarios for robots across various industries from agriculture to elderly caring.Zhejiang Sci-Tech University developed the tea-picking robot in east China's Zhejiang Province's Hangzhou City. The robot works diligently amidst a picturesque tea field, showcasing its unique ability to recognise and select tea […]
- BEIJING, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) — By studying 140-million-year-old oyster fossils, a joint team of Chinese and international scientists has uncovered clues about Earth’s climate during the Early Cretaceous period, challenging the singular narrative of steady warming trend and offering new insights into future global climate predictions.According to the Global Times, the study has, for […]
- SHARJAH, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS), through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, organised a scientific symposium titled “AI and Digital Twin for Energy Applications,” in collaboration with the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA).The symposium aimed to highlight the applications of artificial intelligence […]
- DUBAI, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) — The Digital School, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced the launch of joint digital education projects with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq.This bilateral cooperation aims to develop the education sector in the region by equipping it with future-ready tools and methodologies that […]
