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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Inaugurates 14th Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival The festival brings together more than 100 artists from 49 countries. Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival, officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has successfully completed its opening weeken ... World Governments Summit 2027 Date Announced, Following Largest-Ever Global Participation Largest edition in the summit’s history convened 6,250+ global leaders, policymakers, and experts from 150+ countries World leaders, including presidents from Switzerland, Sierra Leone, and beyond, lead strategic dialogues. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Under the leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Mi ... FIFA World Cup 2026 mascots join US, Mexico, Canada reps to light Empire State Building, marking 100 days to kickoff FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mascots and Representatives from the New York New Jersey Host Committee, U.S. Soccer Federation, Mexico Football Federation and Canada Soccer Light the Empire State Buil ... Transition Industries, Mexico’s CFEnergía Ink Gas Deal to Build Pacifico Mexinol, World’s Largest Low‑Carbon Methanol Plant The long-term contract guarantees operational readiness and enables the start of construction in the second quarter of 2026 The project positions Mexico as a reliable supplier of ultra-low carbon methanol for strategic global markets. MEXICO CITY -- Transition Industries LLC, a developer of world-scale, net-zero carbon emissions methanol and hydrogen projects, and CFEnergía, a subsidiary of Mexico’s Federal Electricity ... Galderma Announces U.S. FDA Acceptance of RelabotulinumtoxinA Biologics License Application Resubmission The United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmission for RelabotulinumtoxinA for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-sever ... Khazna Awarded Uptime Tier III Certification of Design Documents for Ajman, UAE Facility, Largest in Company’s Portfolio Set to Achieve 1st Certified AI Data Center with Liquid Cooling in Middle East. NEW YORK -- Uptime Institute, the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority, today announced that Khazna Data Centers, a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, has achieved the Upti ... The Empire State Building Presents First-Ever Children’s Birthday Party Package for Celebrations at the Iconic Observatory Experience Express Access, Party Favors, and Private Room with Decorations and Ghirardelli Ice Cream Sundaes. The Empire State Building Presents First-Ever Children’s Birthday Party Package for Celebrations at the Iconic Observatory Experience NEW YORK -- Parents who have looked for the best bir ... Sharjah Ruler Receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões LISBON, PORTUGAL -- His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Shar ... Saudi Arabia to Host WEF Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting April 22-23, 2026 DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was an ... VeritasChain Unveils VAP Architecture, New Auditability Research, and Confirms Submissions to 58 Regulators Globally Map indicates jurisdictions where regulatory outreach or informational submissions have been made as of Dec 2025. TOKYO -- VeritasChain unveiled its Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) archi ... TOURISE Reframes Tourism Sector as Global Powerhouse on a Path to $16 Trillion During Davos DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- TOURISE advanced tourism’s role as a vital sector connecting industries, economies, and regions to address shared global challenges at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeti ... Business4Land Champions’ Council Launched at Davos to Spur Private Sector Action on Land and Drought DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat and the UNCCD COP16 Presidency, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the official launch of t ... STREAMWIDE Marks Major APAC Milestone with UPCAD Public Safety Deployment in the Philippines MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- STREAMWIDE has been selected by UPCAD (Unified Platform for Communication and Dispatch) of the Philippines to power its next generation critical communications platform for f ... Global Power City Index 2025 Shows East Asia Tourism Gains and Western Inflation Driving Ranking Shifts TOKYO -- The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, a research body established by Mori Building, Tokyo’s leading urban landscape developer, published its annual Global ... Applications Now Open for the 5th Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), announced the opening of applications for the 5th cycle of the ... BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA A 2M sqft masterplan inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance, clarity, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life. BEYOND Developments - SIORA Masterplan at sunset - Dubai Islands (Photo: AETOSWire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next ... Alta Semper Secures USD 57.5 Million from EIB Group and IFC for Growth Fund II to Expand Healthcare Access Across Africa LONDON & CAIRO -- Alta Semper Capital LLP (“Alta Semper”), a London-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and consumer investments in high-growth markets, announced that it ... Doha Debates Reflects on a Landmark Year of Global Dialogue and Youth Engagement In 2026, Doha Debates addresses the world’s most pressing questions through global dialogue that engages diverse audiences, including youth. DOHA, QATAR -- In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers together to explore ideas sh ... Corona Cero Unveils Global Roster of Athlete Ambassadors to Champion TIME CERO at Milano Cortina 2026 A First-of-Its-Kind Initiative, In Partnership with International Olympics Committee (IOC), TIME CERO Empowers Athletes to Unwind, Recharge, and Celebrate the Moment. Team Corona Cero MILAN -- Corona Cero today unveiled its global roster of brand ambassadors who will champion TIME CERO, the brand’s new initiative created in partnership with the IOC and Ath ... WEF26: Saudi Arabia Leads New Global Push to Protect Coral Reefs, Unlock AI Potential DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges. Her Royal Highness ... Empire State Building Hosts Valentine’s 2026: Extravagant Date Night, Paint ’n Pour, Film Screenings, Proposals The World’s Most Romantic Building: ESB Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2026 with NYC's Most Extravagant Date Night, Romantic Paint ‘n Pour Classes, ‘Sleepless in Seatt ... Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group - Official Statement LONDON -- On 8 September 2025, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group convened a high-level meeting in the City of London with representatives from 37 nations, including al ... Dubai Unites Sports Legends and Leaders at World Sports Summit to Shape the Future of Global Sports Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the supervision of the Dubai Sports Council. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of the World Sports Summit (WSS), which will take place under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed ... World Governments Summit 2026 to Include Largest International Participation Yet WGS 2026 Hosts High Level Investment Forum Latin America & Caribbean, and World Laureates Summit DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will host the largest ever international participation since its inception and convene several landmark forums, ... J-HOTATE Association Survey Finds Strong Interest in Japanese Scallops Among International Visitors 74% Express Purchase Intent; Over 60% Interested in Eating Them Raw TOKYO -- The Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association (“J-HOTATE Association”), which aims to expand the export of Japanese scallops, conducted a survey to understand awareness, purc ...