Beijing: The Global Digital Economy Conference 2025 will kick off in Beijing on 2nd July. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference themed “Building a Digitally Friendly City” will focus on the impact of digital technology on urban development. More than 300 international delegates from over 50 countries, along with major international organisations including the World Trade Organisation, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the China-Central Asia Mechanism, are set to attend. This year’s conference is committed to establishing a new platform for international cooperation by promoting the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to become a co-organiser for the first

Manila: An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude struck east of Philippine islands on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. According to Emirates News Agency, the quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.

Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea and President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia reached an agreement on Monday to enhance cooperation in areas including trade, technology, and defense, as announced by the presidential office. This development follows their first phone conversation since President Lee took office earlier this month, during which they explored methods to advance the Special Strategic Partnership that was initiated between the two nations in 2017. According to Emirates News Agency, the leaders have decided to focus on strengthening strategic cooperation across various sectors. These sectors include trade and investment, along with advanced industries

Frankfurt: Two German Air Force planes carrying 179 German citizens from Israel landed in Frankfurt early on Tuesday, the German Foreign office said. According to Emirates News Agency, two A400M transport planes that on Monday had taken 179 people on board in Tel Aviv landed in Frankfurt shortly after midnight. The aircraft had departed from Wunstorf Air Base for what officials described as a diplomatic repatriation mission. The flights were mainly intended to assist “families with children and other vulnerable persons,” according to German authorities. In recent days, the government had enabled more than 460 people to return via Amman,

Sharjah: The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) organized the ‘Enough Violence’ forum on Monday at Al Qasba Theatre, concentrating on the theme ‘Together we protect their childhood in the digital space’. The event saw participation from approximately 150 specialists in fields such as child welfare, education, digital protection, and awareness media, along with local and international representatives, parents, and individuals interested in educational and technological matters. According to Emirates News Agency, the forum is a part of the department’s initiatives to enhance community awareness regarding the digital threats children face due to the extensive use of the internet and social

Sharjah: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) on Monday opened registration for the distinguished high school students’ scholarships to enroll for the 2025-2026 academic year at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, the authority invites students who wish to apply for scholarships and meet the requirements to register from 23rd June to 31st July 2025, via their website. Amna Al Owais, Director of the Scholarship Programme at SEWA, emphasized

London: Britain will invest 1 billion pounds ($1.35 billion) to establish a biosecurity centre, boosting its efforts to prevent a future pandemic by detecting high-risk animal diseases and other biological threats. The government announced that the National Biosecurity Centre is expected to begin full operation in 2033/34 at a site in Surrey, southwest of London, which is already home to high-containment animal health laboratories. According to Emirates News Agency, the new centre will form part of a network of laboratories that will respond to biological security risks and threats. This initiative is seen as a significant step in enhancing the

Sharjah: An array of advances and innovations in AI were showcased by tech experts and inhouse companies at an event organised by the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) at a Business Breakfast event hosted under the slogan ‘Born in Sharjah, Built for the World’. According to Emirates News Agency, techies and experts from companies like Al Hathboor Bikal, Nvidia, HP, and Qamia shared insights into the world of AI and quantum computing, and referred to the pioneering innovations being created at SRTI Park. The speakers discussed the AI Factory, a structured system for end-to-end lifecycle management of