TOKYO: Starting April 2025, Tokyo will roll out a four-day workweek as part of its efforts to improve work-life balance and promote gender equality. This move aims to create a more flexible work environment, especially for women juggling careers and childcare. Under the new system, employees will have the option to work fewer hours, offering […]
BEIJING: China’s first fully electric flying go-kart, the AnTGOne, is gearing up for mass production, with formal production expected to start in March 2025. Designed as a single-seater aircraft, the AnTGOne promises a unique flying experience, offering beginners the thrill of flight after just three minutes of training. Crafted from aviation-grade aluminium and carbon fibre, […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Science Technology and Innovation Day saw delegates at COP16 in Riyadh seek to harness the restorative potential of innovation in combatting land degradation, desertification and drought. An action-packed agenda included an array of discussions and events, with subject-matters ranging from the use of increased satellite coverage for monitoring land degradation, to the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The World Bank IDA has secured a record $100 billion in funding to support development projects across 78 low-income countries. This landmark replenishment includes simplified policies, faster funding, and greater flexibility for client nations to shape their development paths. The announcement follows a year-long effort led by World Bank President Ajay Banga, who […]
MOSCOW: Russia’s natural resource wealth is valued at a staggering $100 trillion, nearly double that of the United States. This immense value highlights Russia’s role as a major global supplier of energy resources, ensuring long-term reliability for its foreign partners. This statement was made by Igor Sechin, executive secretary of the Presidential Commission on Fuel […]
A pivotal component of this program is the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) New Delhi: In a significant step toward empowering Indian women abroad, the government has approved the establishment of nine One-Stop Centres (OSCs) to assist women facing distress in foreign countries. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and approved […]
NEW DELHI: In a shocking accident in India, three men lost their lives after Google Maps allegedly directed them onto an unfinished bridge. The incident occurred as the group, traveling to a wedding, followed GPS instructions without realizing the route led to an incomplete flyover. The car fell 50 feet into river. It wasn’t until […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah recently showcased its cultural legacy in Paris, celebrating the 20th Sharjah-UNESCO Prize for Arab Culture. Organised by Sharjah’s Department of Culture in partnership with UNESCO, the event honoured Egyptian artist Aya Tarek and Mali heritage activist Ali Gi Toure for their contributions to Arab culture. Held at UNESCO’s headquarters, the ceremony welcomed notable […]
Huge number of votes registered in first voting window, equalling last year’s entire cumulative total; final voting period open for fans worldwide now until December 10. Dubai: Interest in next month’s annual Beyond Developments Globe Soccer Dubai Awards with the support of Dubai Sports Council has already hit fever pitch, with a record-equalling 70 million […]
Maria Juan from Philippines wins Aster Guardians Nursing Award USD 250,000 at the award ceremony in Bengaluru, selected from a pool of 78,000 nurses from 202 countries. Bengaluru: Filipino nurse Maria Victoria Juan, a Consultant at Philippine Army Health Services and Colonel in the Armed Forces Reserve, has won the prestigious Global Nursing Award 2024. […]
The AI granny Daisy, would answer the calls and engage actively in speaking to them, aiming to waste their time and resources in a witty way. It’s described as a “human-like granny, Daisy”, who would answer calls from fraudsters to keep them busy as long as possible. O2 mentioned that the feature is “an AI […]
