Kuala lumpur: The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) has launched the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap (RE LTRM) at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM). According to Emirates News Agency, the public information session for the roadmap was held at the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. In a statement, ACE said the roadmap focuses on policies related to renewable energy (RE) as an effort to bridge the gap between regional aspiration and carbon neutrality. “It provides a strategic blueprint to ensure energy transition is

Khorfakkan: The Sharjah Sports Council has announced that the fifth edition of the Khorfakkan Cycling Challenge will take place on Saturday, 25 October, coinciding with Arab Cycling Day. The event will feature two distinct routes, catering to a wide range of participants and cycling enthusiasts. According to Emirates News Agency, the race will offer a 27 km course starting from Khorfakkan Waterfall to the rest area, along with a 24 km course that starts and ends at the waterfall. These route modifications aim to accommodate broader participation, including a special race designed for wheelchair users. The men’s 27 km race

Frankfurt: TRENDS Research and Advisory, through its virtual office in Germany, hosted a symposium titled ‘The Role of AI in Security: Balancing Technological Limits and Human Responsibility’ on the sidelines of its participation at the 77th Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025. The event brought together experts and specialists in security, defence, intelligence, and counterterrorism to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global security and the ethical responsibilities that accompany its use. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, opened the session by highlighting AI’s integral role in national and international security. He noted its

Abu dhabi: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Financial Audit Authority (FAA) during GITEX Global 2025. The agreement focuses on enhancing collaboration in technology and sustainable digital solutions to support Dubai’s digital transformation journey. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Abdulrahman Al Hareb, Director-General of Dubai Financial Audit Authority. The MoU was formalized by Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman – Digital

Abu dhabi: The UAE is witnessing a major boom in data centre and cloud infrastructure projects, driven by the acceleration of government digital transformation and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, reinforcing its position as a leading regional hub for cloud infrastructure and a preferred destination for global digital investments. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s data centre market is growing rapidly, valued at about US$1.26 billion in 2024, with projections to exceed US$3.3 billion by 2030. The country also possesses a portfolio of operational and upcoming data centres with combined capacities reaching several hundred megawatts. Investments in

Abu dhabi: The Board of Trustees of the National CSR Fund – Majra held its second meeting of 2025, chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board. The meeting addressed key agenda items, including updates on Majra’s strategic performance indicators, progress in evaluating the second cycle of the Impact and preparations for November’s events, most notably the Impact Summit scheduled for 27th November 2025 in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdulla bin Touq stated, “This meeting represents another step in reaffirming our commitment to strengthening the culture of social

Dubai: The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creation economy and organised by the UAE Government Media Office, has announced a significant milestone for its Creators Ventures Accelerator initiative. The second edition of the programme, organised by Creators HQ in partnership with 500 Global, has received 1,131 applications from content creators and digital startups spanning over 70 countries. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is designed to identify and nurture promising creator-led startups. Participants will be showcased at the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, scheduled to take place from January

Abu dhabi: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to global water cooperation and integrated environmental action at two high-level events during the IUCN World Conservation Congress, which were held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, Balalaa delivered opening remarks at the session titled ‘From the IUCN World Conservation Congress to the 2026 UN Water Conference – Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies’, co-convened by the UAE, the Republic of Senegal, and IUCN. The session emphasised the vital role of freshwater ecosystems in strengthening climate resilience