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26th UN Tourism General Assembly kicks off in Riyadh UN Tourism Celebrates 50 Years, Sets Global Agenda for Sustainable Growth from Riyadh RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh, marking a historic first for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the largest Assembly since UN T ... The Future Is Set for Tourism’s Next Era as the Inaugural TOURISE Summit Opens Nearly 8000 delegates register to attend the first TOURISE Summit being held 11-13 November. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- With the bold ambition to rewrite the rules of travel, the inaugural TOURISE Summit under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Sau ... Esri Supports IUCN Global Initiative for Nature-Based Education New Collaborative GeoPortal Will Help Deliver Data, Maps, Educational Resources, and ArcGIS Technology for Students, Teachers, and Conservationists Around the World. REDLANDS, CALIF. -- At the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, announced a joint initiative with the International Union f ... Doha Debates Questions Whether Modern Architecture Contributes to Cultural Decline Episode two of flagship debate show asks: Have we lost touch with beauty in the world we have built? DOHA, QATAR -- Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates examined how architecture reflects and shapes cultural values on their flagship show, Doha Debates. The second episode of the new season asks: Has ... Amazfit Expands HYROX Athlete Roster with Global Champions and Rising Stars Amazfit welcomes back Hunter McIntyre and expands its elite athlete team for the 2025/26 HYROX season with Rich Ryan, Joanna Wietrzyk, Emilie Dahmen, and Linda Meier. Amazfit welcomes back Hunter McIntyre and expands its elite athlete team for the 2025/26 HYROX season with Rich Ryan, Joanna Wietrzyk, Emilie Dahmen, and Linda Meier MILPITAS, CALIF. -- Ama ... Sharjah Ruler Opens Centre for Arabic Studies in Portugal COIMBRA, PORTUGAL -- His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Centre for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra in Por ... Sultan bin Ahmed Visits Al Rahma Village in Sri Lanka Sultan bin Ahmed visits Al Rahma Village in Sri Lanka (Photo: AETOSWire) COLOMBO, SRI LANKA -- His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah M ... Hamad Bin Khalifa University Conference Leads Global Dialogue on the Future of AI Ethics Hamad Bin Khalifa University Conference Leads Global Dialogue on the Future of AI Ethics. DOHA, QATAR -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) conference AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions concluded with a call for a unified, culturally inclusive ... Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency’s 50th Year Riyadh Nighttime View RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus on ... Doha Debates Launches New Debate Season with Al Jazeera The new season brings global voices together for truth-seeking discussions. DOHA, QATAR -- Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates launched a new season of its flagship program, Doha Debates, on October 21, co-produced with Al Jazeera Digital. The upcoming season features high- ... Eco Expo Asia Opens at AsiaWorld-Expo in Late October to Promote Green Technologies HONG KONG -- The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia, themed Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality, will be held from 28 to 31 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, attracting over 300 exhibitors from 12 countries a ... Survey Reveals Robust Public Support for Better Alternatives to Help Reduce Smoking STAMFORD, CONN. -- A new international survey conducted by Povaddo and commissioned by Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) reveals strong global support for smoke-free alternatives to cigar ... NIQ-GfK Wins Radio and TV Measurement Contracts in South Africa Comprehensive audience measurement system sets new standard for the South African media, marketing and advertising industry. CHICAGO -- NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, announced that the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has appointed GfK, an NIQ company, to provide comprehensive mea ... MetLife and Global Citizen Announce Major Partnership to Drive Economic Change and Foster Resilient Communities MetLife Foundation Commits $9 Million to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund NEW YORK -- AT the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, MetLife, a leading financial services company providing insurance and employee benefits, announced becoming a major partner with Global Citizen, the wo ... IFF and Reservas Votorantim Sign Bioprospecting Partnership in Brazil Legado das Águas, Brazil’s largest private Atlantic Forest reserve, will host IFF’s first forest lab for sustainable fragrance and cosmetic ingredient innovation.  Images of Legado das Águas – Atlantic Forest Reserve in Brazil (Credit: Reservas Votorantim) SÃO PAULO -- IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances ... Sharjah to Host 2025 Inclusion Congress ‘We Are Inclusion’ with 600 Delegates from 74 Nations, First Time in UAE SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Sharjah hosted the 18th edition of the World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, under the pat ... World Green Economy Summit Hosts a High-Level Ministerial Roundtable DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), delivered the opening address at the high-level roundtable hosted by WGEO during the ... World FZO Unveils Agenda and Speakers List for 11th World Congress in Hainan, China DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The World Free Zones Organization will host its 11th annual World Congress from 10-12 October 2025 at the Hainan International Conference and Exhibition Centre, ... New Report by Cambridge Identifies Five Priorities to Prepare Students for a Changing World Foster greater self-management skills to help students navigate uncertainty. CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND -- A major new report from the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) captures the voices of nearly 7,000 teachers and students acr ... Nominations Open for Fifth Edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Worth USD 250,000 Registered nurses worldwide can apply in their preferred language by 10th November, 2025. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Aster DM Healthcare has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, one of the world’s most prominent recognition for nu ... Sultan bin Ahmed Lays Foundation Stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in Sri Lanka COLOMBO, SRI LANKA -- His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, laid the foundation stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Vil ... 7th RD20 Conference Gathers Global Researchers to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Highlights Include Nobel Laureate Dr. Akira Yoshino, contribution to G20 ETWG (Energy Transition Working Group), and Key Taskforce Reports. TSUKUBA, JAPAN -- The 7th RD20 Conference, set for September 30 to October 3, 2025, will bring together Nobel Prize winner Dr. Akira Yoshino, world-leading researchers, and industry experts to acceler ... Jeonju Welcomes Inaugural FIDA World Cup 2025 This September A global festival combining cutting-edge technology, culture, and tourism. JEONJU -- The FIDA World Cup Jeonju 2025 will be held from September 25 (Thurs) to September 28 (Sun) at the Jeonju International Drone Sports Center and Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Co-hosted by ... BEYOND Launches PASSO, a Sculptural Icon on Palm Jumeirah PASSO by BEYOND, a Sculptural Icon on Palm Jumeirah. (Photo: AETOSWire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- BEYOND Developments, the forward-thinking real estate brand shaping lifestyle destinat ... Movado Unveils “Always in Motion. Since 1881.” Campaign Celebrating Collections Inspired by the Archives with the Movado Icons. PARAMUS, N.J. -- Movado (NYSE: MOV) launches the second chapter of its campaign, Always in Motion. Since 1881. The campaign reunites the Movado Icons—Ludacris, Jessica Alba, Christian McCaffrey, ...