Dubai: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced its participation in “GITEX Global 2025,” the world’s leading technology event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 13th to 17th October. According to Emirates News Agency, GPSSA’s participation plays a pivotal role in aligning with the government’s transformation journey. GPSSA will unveil plans to transform its services through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and showcase its comprehensive digital platform, “Ma’ashi.” The GPSSA stand will feature a live demonstration of the “Ma’ashi” digital platform, which represents a comprehensive system. The presentation will highlight the benefits the platform

Abu dhabi: The 10th edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, will kick off tomorrow, Sunday, 12 October. The milestone edition takes place at Dubai Harbour and will run until Wednesday, 15 October. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the event offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and funding while helping to shape the future of the digital economy and strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for innovation and technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the event showcases Dubai’s unique competitive advantages as a global

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Customs and the UK-based Competere Group, a consultancy specializing in economic policy and trade law, have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting innovation in trade facilitation and bolstering global competitiveness. The partnership will utilize advanced technologies and forward-thinking economic models to create a business environment conducive to sustainable growth in international trade. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed by Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, and Shanker Singham, Chief Executive Officer of Competere Group, during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held in London. The signing was witnessed

Abu dhabi: PureHealth has launched nationwide virtual mental health services through its AI-enabled health app, Pura, in collaboration with SAKINA, the region’s largest mental health network. The service gives people across the UAE direct access to licensed psychologists and psychiatrists from wherever they are. It positions mental health as a key pillar of overall wellbeing, making it easy and quick for people to seek support as part of their mental health journeys. According to Emirates News Agency, the feature allows users to book private, expert-led sessions through the app, offering fast, secure support. Part of SEHA, PureHealth’s hospital network, SAKINA

Ankara: The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves reached a new all-time high of $186.2 billion as of October 3, according to official figures. According to Emirates News Agency, the reserves rose by 1.8%, or $3.2 billion, from the previous week’s $183 billion, as stated by the bank and quoted by the state-run news agency Anadolu Agency. Foreign currency reserves, which are held in convertible foreign currencies, increased by 0.4% to $79.3 billion compared to the previous week. The bank’s gold reserves, including gold deposits and, if appropriate, gold-swapped, climbed 3% to $99.2 billion during the same period. Meanwhile, the

Paris: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the Second Edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. This marks a significant advancement in the Union’s efforts to promote Nature-based Solutions that are effective and firmly grounded in science. According to Emirates News Agency, the updated standard was released during a high-level forum organized by the IUCN Secretariat, the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM), and France’s Agence fran§aise de d©veloppement. The publication is produced by the IUCN Nature-based Solutions Management Hub and the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem

Brussels: The European Commission announced a major expansion of Europe’s AI infrastructure, with six new AI Factories joining the network of existing AI Factories. This brings the total to 19 AI Factories across 16 Member States. The new AI Factories will be established in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Poland. They will give startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and industry direct access to AI-optimised supercomputers, technical expertise and tailored support to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions. According to Emirates News Agency, supported by over £500 million in joint investment from the EU and Member

Abu dhabi: Fujairah Municipality has won the international ‘Silver Stevie Award’ for its innovative project, ‘Fujairah Roads Lighting Project,’ in the category of ‘Organisation of the Year – Non-Profit or Governmental Organisations,’ as part of the 2025 International Business Awards. According to Emirates News Agency, the Municipality was honoured during the award ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal, in recognition of its efforts to develop a smart and sustainable infrastructure that enhances quality of life, promotes energy efficiency, and supports the emirate’s vision of transitioning toward green and sustainable cities. Eng. Mohammed Saif Al Afkham, Director General of Fujairah Municipality, affirmed