Muscat: Representatives of the national statistical agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries emphasised the need to develop the statistical system to enhance data integration and its use in serving development policies. According to Emirates News Agency, this will be achieved through the strategic plan for joint Gulf statistical work 2026-2030, which aims to explore prospects for Gulf statistical work and realise the GCC countries’ statistical vision of building a smart and reliable statistical system capable of keeping pace with the requirements of sustainable development and enhancing joint Gulf integration. The 12th meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for

Kuwait city: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has bestowed an honor upon Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan for her leadership in community-based social work in the UAE, acknowledging her contributions as the Chairperson of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the recognition was presented at an official ceremony organized by the GCC Secretariat General. This event took place alongside the 11th meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Social Affairs/Development of the GCC countries, held last week in Kuwait. The gathering saw participation from senior officials

Abu dhabi: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicated that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made significant progress in the Circular Carbon Economy Index, with the GCC’s overall average score for the GCC rising to 41.5 in 2024, compared to 37.7 in 2023. According to Emirates News Agency, the data issued by the Centre revealed that three GCC countries topped the index at the Middle East and North Africa level. The Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) Index serves as a comprehensive assessment tool that measures

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also extended their congratulatory messages to King Mswati III and the country’s Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini to mark the event. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent to honor the

Abu dhabi: The Arab Parliament strongly condemned statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he openly called for the displacement of the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, describing the remarks as a continuation of Israel’s decades-long policy of ethnic cleansing and forced displacement. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, stressed that such illegitimate and unacceptable calls constitute a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, and relevant UN resolutions. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Yamahi underscored that these statements also represent an

Kabul: A team from the UAE Joint Operations Command continues its humanitarian mission in support of those affected by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian air bridge, organised through the UAE Aid Agency and its humanitarian arm, the Emirates Red Crescent, 31 trucks loaded with essential food supplies, medical aid, and shelter tents were delivered and distributed to affected families in Kunar Province to help alleviate the impact of the disaster. These efforts come within the UAE’s rapid humanitarian response to natural disasters and crises worldwide, reflecting its unwavering

Seoul: The number of ChatGPT users in Korea surpassed 20 million for the first time last month, data showed Tuesday. The monthly active users (MAUs) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, reached a monthly record of 20.31 million in August, sharply up from 4.07 million a year ago. According to Emirates News Agency, the figure represents about 40 percent of the country’s 50.12 million smartphone users. By gender, the share was nearly even at 50.1 percent for men and 49.9 percent for women. Nearly 70 percent of users were in their 20s, 30s, and 40s,