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Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award Announces Top 10 Finalists for 2024 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award unveiled the top 10 finalists for 2024, one of whom will go on to win the grand title award of US $ 250,000. These 10 nurses have be ... Global Green Industry Leaders Unite at Eco Expo Asia 2024 HONG KONG -- Eco Expo Asia 2024, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of t ... Tourism Must Lead the Way for a Fairer and More Sustainable Future UN Tourism Secretary-General Calls for Climate Action and Community Empowerment BELÉM, BRAZIL -- At the G20 Tourism Ministers' meeting in Belém, Brazil, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasized the vital role tourism plays in shaping a fairer and ... Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2025 Finalists Pioneering Global Solutions 33 finalists selected from 5,980 submissions across 156 countries ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, announced this year's finalists following a delibe ... Saudi Arabia Leads G20 Countries in Tourism Growth, According to Latest UN Tourism Barometer RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- Saudi Arabia has emerged as the fastest-growing G20 country in the latest UN World Tourism Barometer report, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s rapid ascent ... Dubai Future Foundation Issues Special ‘Global 50’ Report on Youth Ahead of UN Summit Compiled with contributions from international and UAE-based experts, the report focuses on innovative strategies to empower and support youth and future generations DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched a special edition of its ‘Global 50’ report, exploring innovative solutions that empower youth and future generati ... Kuala Lumpur Remains Most Connected Airport in Asia Pacific OAG Ranking Reveals Kuala Lumpur #1 most connected for low-cost flights Asia Pacific home to 3 of Top 5 Global Megahubs - KUL 2nd, HND 3rd, and ICN 5th SINGAPORE -- OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry, released Megahubs 2024, the market’s ... Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship Returns for a New Edition in February 2025 The Fujairah Shooting Club announces the important dates, side events, ambassadors and launch of the website of the second edition of Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship FUJAIRAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in 2023, Fujairah Shooting Club has announced the return of the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship (FMS ... Saudi Arabia Showcases Strategic Tourism Investments at IHIF Asia, Opening Doors to Investors HONG KONG -- Saudi Arabia is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in tourism, with the Kingdom’s remarkable achievements in 2023 setting a new benchmark for the industry. This progress ... Esri Book Breaks New Ground with Behind-the-Headlines Stories of People Using GIS to Change Lives The Geography of Hope Explores the Optimists Mapping the World for a Better Future, from Fighting Disease on the Front Line to Modernizing National Intelligence REDLANDS, CALIF. -- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced The Geography of Hope: Real-Life Stories of Optimists Mapping a Better World, by Pulitzer Prize-winning editor and forme ... Dar Delivers Detailed Design and Sustainability Strategy for New Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar New Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar (Photo AETOSWire) AL KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA -- Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in collaboration with leading real ... Illicit Cigarette Consumption Still at Worrying Levels in the European Union, With Organized Crime Moving Operations Closer to Western Countries More than 35 billion illicit cigarettes were consumed across the 27 EU member states in 2023, close to 2022 figures LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND -- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) warns about the high levels of contraband and counterfeit cigarettes in the European Union (EU) year over year, with 35.2 bil ... Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact with Over $20 Billion in Development Contributions RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh today, under the theme “50 Years of Global Impact.” The event brought together key de ... Busan, Korea’s Most Beloved Nighttime Tourist City: Reborn as ‘A Starry Night in Busan’, a Global City That’s More Fun at Night Yongdusan Park and Busan tower (Photo: Busan Metropolitan City Government) BUSAN -- Busan, Korea’s most beloved city for night tourism, is a traveler’s paradise. Enjoy the stunning v ...