4th Islamic Economy Fiqh Forum to discuss impact of digital economy, fourth revolution on Muslims’ lifestyle

The 4th Islamic Economy Fiqh Forum 2018 will highlight innovation and happiness in the Islamic lifestyle and impact of digital economy and fourth revolution on the Muslims' life, organisers said today.

EU, IOM advance strategic dialogue on migration challenges

Senior officials from the European Union, EU, and the UN's International Organisation for Migration, IOM, discussed in a meeting on Wednesday in Brussels ways to strengthen cooperation on some of the most pressing European and global migration issues, including better protection of vulnerable migrants, the challenge of managing mixed migration flows, and the Global Compact for Migration.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority highlights media role in achieving sustainable development

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has highlighted the key role that the media plays in highlighting environmentally-friendly practices that contribute to achieving sustainable development and the acceleration of the shift to a green economy.

Global game changers descend on Sharjah for International Government Communication Forum 2018

Sean Spicer, former Whitehouse Press Secretary (2017), Nobel Peace Laureate Lech Walesa, former Polish President who played a leading role in the fall of communism in the Eastern Bloc, Sir Timothy Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web and Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia are among the many modern history makers speaking at Sharjah’s International Government Communication Forum that opened Wednesday.

Jordan, Panama discuss regional and international developments

King Abdullah of Jordan on Tuesday held talks with Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela on relations between the two countries and the current regional and international developments.

Founder of ‘Good Country Index’ highlights how nations build strong reputation

Simon Anholt, British policy advisor and founder of the ‘Good Country Index’, held a workshop on the sidelines of the International Government Communication Forum 2018, IGCF, highlighting the importance of a nation’s reputation and its impact on the country’s presence among advanced nations.

German delegation visits Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has received a German delegation, headed by Rainer Baake, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the Independent Power Producer model.

World Water Day highlights need for new thinking to ensure water security for all

On the occasion of World Water Day, which is marked today, Alya Al Mazroui, Director of the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science, said that the day "is an opportunity for us to reflect on the crucial importance of water security and work together towards protecting this vital resource."

UAE reiterates support for UNRWA

Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, reiterated the UAE’s support for the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, to protect the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.

World Happiness Report 2018 released

This year Finland takes the top spot as the happiest country as measured by surveys undertaken by Gallup International from 2015-2017. Rounding out the rest of the top ten in order of overall happiness are Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, and Australia. In addition, Finland’s immigrants are also the happiest immigrant population in the world, based on the available data from 117 countries.

UN-World Bank panel report calls for ‘fundamental shift’ in water management

With 700 million people worldwide at risk of being displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030, water infrastructure investment must be at least doubled over the next five years, a panel set up by the United Nations and the World Bank recommended on Wednesday.

IRENA welcomes establishment of ISA as a platform to advance solar energy

Today, on the occasion of the inaugural conference of the International Solar Alliance, ISA, the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, Adnan Z. Amin, and the Interim Director-General of ISA, Upendra Tripathy signed a Joint Declaration to deepen the cooperation between the two organisations to accelerate solar energy deployment.

“We can no longer accept discrimination of half of the world’s population,” says Chairman of Geneva Centre

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2018, celebrated on the 8th of March, the Chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim has reiterated the importance of empowering and giving a voice to women worldwide so as to achieve gender equality.

Critical gap in education for refugee girls: UNHCR

'Her Turn', a new report from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, reveals that refugee girls at secondary level are only half as likely to enrol in school as their male peers, even though girls make up half of the school-age refugee population.

UN official praises UAE humanitarian aid

A UN official has commended the UAE’s humanitarian efforts and contributions to assuaging the suffering of crisis-stricken peoples around the world.

Dubai a model to be followed for Latin America: Former President of Colombia

Cesar Gaviria, Former President of Colombia, stated that Dubai is a key international city, which employs innovation and modern technologies to develop its sectors, most notably the economic sector, where it competes with major world cities while strengthening its leading international stature as a leading model to be followed by Latin American countries.

OFID, IWA sign grant agreement to boost capacity of water utilities in Africa

OPEC Fund for International Development, OFID, hosted the launch of a wastewater report of the International Water Association (IWA) - The Reuse Opportunity: Cities seizing the reuse opportunity in circular economy. The report highlights both the global wastewater challenge, and the reuse opportunity in eight cities in low- and middle-income countries. See press release E06/2018.

Latin America, Caribbean food exports to GCC reviewed

Food products from Latin America and the Caribbean, LAC, accounted for 9 percent of the GCC’s total agricultural imports in 2016, amounting to US$4.3 billion, a new report commissioned by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed.

UAE Ministry of Energy, GE Power organise workshop to promote sustainable power

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry and General Electric, GE, Power have organised a workshop to discuss best practices in promoting power plant flexibility and sustainability to help meet evolving energy needs in the country.

Refugee, migrant crises must not become symbol of social justice denial: Hanif Al Qassim

In commemoration of the 2018 World Day of Social Justice and its annual theme "Workers on the Move: the Quest for Social Justice", the Chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, Dr. Hanif Al Qassim appealed to decision-makers to adapt to global human mobility and advance social justice through the empowerment of migrants.

Ministry of Climate Change delivers climate initiatives to touch the lives of 10 million people around the world

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) launched 'The Climate Project', which aims at delivering climate initiatives that touch the lives of 10,000,000 people by 2020.