Abu dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) joins the parliaments of the world in celebrating the International Day of Democracy, which falls on September 15, 2025, embodying the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership and the aspirations of its people …

Beijing: China on Friday unveiled an action plan to promote the development of new forms of energy storage between 2025 and 2027, amid efforts to support green energy transition and ensure the stability of new-type power systems. The country aims to achieve more than 180 million kilowatts of installed new-type energy storage capacity by 2027, which is expected to drive approximately 250 billion yuan (about US$35.2 billion) in direct project investment, according to the plan jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration. According to Emirates News Agency, the plan outlined 21 key measures,

Abu dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) sits at the heart of the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in AI, said Timothy Baldwin, Provost and Professor of Natural Language Processing at MBZUAI. According to Emirates News Agency, as the world’s first university dedicated entirely to AI, MBZUAI was established to build national capabilities in talent, research, and innovation, supporting the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. In statements to the agency, Baldwin stated that the university’s vision is grounded in three pillars: attracting and developing world-class AI talent, advancing research in national priority sectors,

Abu dhabi: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Indonesia on Sunday, the country’s meteorology and geophysics agency (BMKG) said. An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale hit Indonesia, as reported by the BMKG, the nation’s meteorology and geophysics agency. The quake occurred on Sunday, causing concern among residents and authorities. According to Emirates News Agency, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 86 km west of Sinabang town. The depth of the quake was recorded at 2 km, which might have caused the tremors to be more strongly felt in the surrounding areas. Local authorities have been alerted to

Merida: A fiery accident in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula on Saturday claimed 15 lives, as reported by the state’s secretary of public security. The tragic incident has left the region in mourning as authorities work to understand the circumstances leading to the disaster. According to Emirates News Agency, the accident occurred on the highway connecting Merida and Campeche. The vehicles involved in the collision included a trailer, a car, and a taxi, all carrying passengers who tragically lost their lives in the incident. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the intensity of the accident resulted in a significant loss of

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo over two tragic boat accidents on the Congo River that caused numerous deaths, injuries, and missing persons. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the DR Congo over the two tragic incidents, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Abu dhabi: TRENDS Research and Advisory has announced the winners of the second edition of the TRENDS Hub Scientific Research Award, focusing this year on studies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. According to Emirates News Agency, the award aims to foster innovation and leadership, support academic excellence, and empower researchers while encouraging healthy competition on both regional and international scales. From a total of 82 submissions, the award’s advisory committee selected three standout studies. The first place was awarded to researcher Shawkat Barakat for his work titled “A Comparative Analysis of Algorithmic Personalisation Using Ethical and Unethical

Dubai: The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, in collaboration with the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, is organizing a pioneering visit for 50 Chief AI Officers from across federal and local entities to leading US technology companies. The initiative underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global model for digital transformation and advancing the adoption of AI in government. According to Emirates News Agency, the 10-day visit will provide Chief AI Officers with direct exposure to cutting-edge innovations and emerging technology trends, while fostering the exchange of best practices. The program also aims