Geneva: The UN Women called for ensuring that the ceasefire in Gaza translates into safety, recovery, and rights for women and girls, placing them at the center of every humanitarian and reconstruction effort. According to Emirates News Agency, UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp highlighted the crucial role of women in rebuilding communities during a press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. She emphasized that investing in women, such as those rebuilding bakeries, clinics, or classrooms, generates significant returns for whole communities. Calltorp stated, “Every dollar invested in women-led aid, is a down payment on hope.

Shanghai: Chinese scientists have created a tin-based solar cell that rivals the efficiency of conventional lead-based models while eliminating environmental and health risks, marking a significant advance for green energy. According to Emirates News Agency, the breakthrough, published in Nature, could accelerate the adoption of perovskite photovoltaics, a next-gen battery technology, in everyday applications. Perovskite solar cells have been hailed as a potential game-changer for their high efficiency and low production costs, but their reliance on toxic lead has raised concerns about large-scale deployment. Now, a team led by those from Fudan University has developed a lead-free alternative that achieves

Abu dhabi: Korea’s Hanwha Ocean is developing a next-generation surface warship featuring artificial intelligence, advanced automation, and stealth design, marking a major step for the country’s naval defense industry. The vessel features a wave-piercing hull designed to cut through rough seas, paired with a tumblehome structure that enhances stealth by reducing its radar signature, allowing it to remain undetected. According to Emirates News Agency, the hull houses layered weapon systems deployed in stages capable of responding to a wide range of threats, from ballistic missiles to suicide drones. While the ship retains the size of its predecessors, its most notable

Islamabad: Pakistan has suffered estimated damages of about US$2.9 billion from recent floods that caused large-scale destruction across the country, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said. Speaking at an event to launch the ministry’s monthly development update and the preliminary flood damage assessment report, Iqbal said a detailed post-disaster needs assessment exercise is underway to determine the exact economic losses resulting from the calamity. According to Emirates News Agency, the initial estimate of damages stands at about 822 billion rupees (about $2.9 billion), including 430 billion rupees (about $1.53 billion) in the agricultural sector

Abu dhabi: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has intensified its focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) through new educational programmes and research initiatives, aligning with the UAE’s goal of achieving global leadership in the sector and its National Strategy for AI 2031. According to Emirates News Agency, the university recently launched a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MIDSAI), designed to prepare students for future careers. It also hosts the annual NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good, which attracts students from around the world, reflecting the UAE’s ambitious technology vision. Since its founding, NYUAD has established several AI-related

Dubai: InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Itron, a leader in grid edge intelligence, to develop and deploy next-generation smart utility and IoT solutions. This collaboration aims to advance the UAE’s digital and sustainable infrastructure vision. According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership, announced at GITEX Global 2025, seeks to create business opportunities and support technical collaboration in key sectors such as smart metering, energy management, and smart city platforms. The collaboration will leverage InfraX’s communication infrastructure and Itron’s expertise in intelligent energy

Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has entered into a cooperation agreement with IBM to develop and implement AI-driven capabilities. This collaboration aligns with the ministry’s digital transformation strategy and supports the objectives of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, ‘UAE Centennial 2071’, and ‘We the UAE 2031’. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, attended by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services, Chief AI and Innovation Officer, represented the ministry, while Shukri Eid, General Manager