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Oxford Saïd, Burjeel Holdings launch Global Climate Challenge

The competition, running for the second year, to start accepting entries from 10 June; top finalists of global climate challenge, to present their solutions during COP29 in Azerbaijan Abu Dhabi/Oxford : Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in collaboration with Burjeel Holdings, have announced the launch of the second edition of the Oxford Saïd-Burjeel Holdings […]

World Bank encourages climate-resilient irrigation to transform lives

Washington: Many of the world’s poorest people are farmers who rely on their small, rain-fed family farms for sustenance. However, due to factors like drought and extreme heat, crops that once thrived now struggle for water. The World Bank emphasizes the importance of climate-resilient irrigation in a recent report titled “Transforming Lives Through Climate-Resilient Irrigation: […]

Horror unfolds as dead Indonesian woman found in giant python

Indonesia: In central Indonesia, a tragic incident occurred when a 45-year-old woman from Indonesian village of Kalempang in South Sulawesi province was killed by a 16-foot python, local agencies reported on Saturday. The woman had informed her husband on Thursday that she was going to sell chilies to a collector. However, when she didn’t return, […]

AI transforms education, creating fresh opportunities for students and researchers

Beijing: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, especially in Chinese universities, where it’s even impacting art students’ futures. According to a report by China Global Television Network (CGTN), AI is proving to be a valuable tool in archaeology, helping researchers quickly and efficiently locate relevant data. Patterns on ancient artifacts provide valuable insights into cultural […]

UN urges united global action to defend and conserve the oceans

New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres says it’s time for everyone—governments, businesses, investors, scientists, and communities—to unite and protect our oceans. Speaking on World Oceans Day, he highlights the critical state of our oceans due to climate change, pollution, and harmful human activities. The theme for World Oceans Day 2024 is “Awaken New Depths,” emphasizing […]

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed meets Microsoft CEO, forging potential collaborations and partnerships

Seattle: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, had a meeting with Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, in Seattle, USA. Their discussion revolved around cooperation and partnership relations, with a focus on advancing technology. The primary aim was to explore avenues for developing advanced technology, […]

World Passes Highest Average Global Temperature Recorded

The average global temperature reached a new high on July 3 at 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest average since records initially began in the 19th century and since satellite monitoring began in the 1970s. July 4 was even hotter, reaching 0.17 degrees Celsius (0.31 degrees Fahrenheit) higher. The high temperatures come after […]

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