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East Asia Climate Dialogue 2025 Launches as Regional Cooperation Platform in Key Emissions and Mitigation Testbed Climate Change Center links the decade of effort that runs through Paris-Belém-Seoul to explore pathways for NDC implementation and cooperation in East Asia. SEOUL -- The Climate Change Center (Chairman Jai-Chul CHOI) announced that it held the ‘East Asia Climate Dialogue 2025’ at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on December 2nd, toge ... TOURISE 2025 Debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, Pioneering the Protocol for Intelligent Travel RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set ... Prime Minister Oversees Signing of 55 Pacts in Major Push for Egypt’s Offshoring Industry ITIDA signed agreements with multinational and local companies, boosting a knowledge-based economy and a future-ready workforce. CAIRO -- Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced the signing of 55 strategic agreements with ... Hamdan bin Mohammed Witnesses Launch of ICOM Dubai 2025 Hosted in Dubai for the first time in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, a ... TOURISE Announces USD 113BN in Portfolio Investments to Accelerate the Future of Tourism High‑impact dealmaking at the inaugural TOURISE Summit catalyzes cross‑sector capital for growth across the global tourism ecosystem. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- TOURISE, the bold global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced that it has catalyzed investment portfolios totaling USD 113BN at the inaugural TOURISE Summit ... ‘BLUE LOCK - TOKYO EGOIST -’ kicked off on Saturday, November 22 “BLUE LOCK” voice actors Kazuki Ura and Hiroshi Kamiya were also blown away by the spectacle! A countdown to the new release was held together with over 2,000 fans gathered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza. TOKYO -- In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part of this initiative, projection ... Doha Debates Explores the Role of Ancient Wisdom in Today’s World Experts and students debate whether ancient wisdom holds answers for modern societies. DOHA, QATAR -- As the world grapples with questions of meaning and moral direction, Doha Debates takes on a fundamental question: Should ancient wisdom guide today’s societies? In this episode ... Global Youth Invited To Apply for Doha Debates Ambassador Program Unique virtual program empowers young changemakers with communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. DOHA, QATAR -- Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates is inviting global youth ages 18-26 to apply for the eighth cohort of its international ambassador program. This 12-week virtual experience empower ... Sri Lanka Launches National Productivity Master Plan to Power Next Decade of Growth COLOMBO, SRI LANKA -- On 20 November 2025, the Government of Sri Lanka officially launched the National Productivity Master Plan, a five-year roadmap designed to shift the country from crisis recov ... Axelspace Signs MoUs with Two African Organizations to Address Social Challenges through the Utilization of Satellite Data Collaborating with Partners in Ghana and Kenya to Develop and Implement Tailored Solutions. TOKYO -- Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), which develops and operates microsatellites and conducts business to promote a society where space is accessible to people around the world, i ... Autonomous Racing Breakthrough in Abu Dhabi: A2RL Season 2 Delivers Record Speed, Bold Overtakes, Real-Time AI TUM Retains Crown as A2RL Delivers World’s First Six-Car Autonomous Grand Final. World First: Autonomous Racing Leaps Forward in Abu Dhabi as A2RL Season 2 Showcases Record Speed, Bold Overtakes and Real-Time AI Decision-Making (Photo: AETOSWire) ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRA ... Doha Debates Asks: Is ‘Earned Success’ an Illusion? Global thinkers and students in Doha engage in a spirited debate over fairness, privilege and the meaning of success. DOHA, QATAR -- Can success ever be truly earned? In its latest flagship episode, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates brings together global thinkers and students for a thought-provoking conversation ... Abu Dhabi Media and STARZPLAY Partnership Highlights Growing Broadcaster Collaboration in MENA LONDON -- According to Omdia research, broadcasters across the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly rethinking their digital strategies. Many are moving away from standalone OTT platforms and ... From Tavel to Experience: Ferry Trips Are Shaping a New Travel Paradigm One in three South Koreans showed interests in taking a ferry. SEOUL -- One in three South Koreans have “never tried a ferry but are interested in doing so”, said a nationwide survey of 500 respondents conducted by Viaferry on September, 2025. The fin ... 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 ...