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Dubai Police warn against fake Hajj and Umrah scams online

Dubai Police warn against fake Hajj and Umrah scams online

The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigations at Dubai Police has warned the public against a rise in online scams targeting people wishing to perform Hajj and Umrah.The authority said fraudsters are

OpenAI pushes AI deeper into cyber defence — Arabian Post

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative designed to use frontier AI models and Codex Security to find software flaws, generate fixes and verify remediation before attackers can exploit weaknesses in code.Daybreak marks a sharper

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Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest hit-and-run driver within five hours

Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest hit-and-run driver within five hours

Ras Al Khaimah Police, within just 5 hours, arrested an Asian driver who fled after causing a traffic accident involving three women in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Abdul

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Sharjah Museums body marks International Museum Day with …

Sharjah Museums body marks International Museum Day with …

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will mark International Museum Day, which falls on May 18, with a cultural and interactive programme held under this year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” announced by The International Council

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Global Carbon Council achieves ICVCM CCP eligibility approval

Global Carbon Council achieves ICVCM CCP eligibility approval

The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances as CCP-Eligible by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).The approval of GCC on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances confirms the Standard's robust governance and registry systems, the Council said in a press release.With this recognition, GCC has become the only carbon crediting program based in the Global South with accreditation under ICAO’s CORSIA framework and CCP-Eligibility approval from the ICVCM, further strengthening buyer confidence and market trust in GCC-issued credits and frameworks, according to the press release.The approval also reflects the broader evolution of voluntary carbon markets toward stronger integrity, transparency, and internationally aligned governance frameworks. For Project Owners and stakeholders engaging with the GCC Program, this recognition is a clear and authoritative signal that credits issued under the GCC Program meet the highest benchmarks of environmental integrity, transparency, and international credibility.Founding Chairman of the Global Carbon Council (GCC) Dr. Yousef Alhorr said: "We welcome this landmark recognition from the ICVCM, which affirms the GCC Program's standing as a high-integrity carbon crediting program on the international stage. This approval reflects the strength and rigor of the GCC Program's regulatory framework, which is robust, dynamic, and fully aligned with the most demanding global standards, including the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles and CORSIA. The GCC Program stands ready to deliver high-integrity carbon credits that are recognized and traded across international carbon markets, driving meaningful progress toward global climate goals."The Global Carbon Council (GCC) was established in Qatar in 2016 by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD).To date, GCC has received more than 1,634 climate-positive GHG project submissions from over 50 countries and has registered more than 213 projects across sectors including renewable energy, methane avoidance, energy efficiency, waste management, and transport. GCC has issued more than 15 million ACCs to date. 

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What’s next for smartphone durability? The HUAWEI Nova 15…

What’s next for smartphone durability? The HUAWEI Nova 15…

Users today expect more from their smartphones than ever before, from dependable battery life to durable performance that can keep up with demanding daily routines. Designed for modern lifestyles, the HUAWEI nova 15 Max delivers

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China urges Pakistan to intensify US-Iran mediation efforts

China urges Pakistan to intensify US-Iran mediation efforts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan to intensify its mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, and to contribute to effectively addressing issues related to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This came during a phone call between Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan’s recent mediation efforts to facilitate talks between Iran and the US. He also expressed hope to strengthen coordination with China to play a joint positive role in maintaining regional peace and stability, extending his appreciation for China’s support for Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue. Wang reaffirmed China’s principled position, praising Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran talks and extending the temporary ceasefire. He expressed hope that Pakistan would maintain its confidence and contribute to restoring regional peace as soon as possible, which is also what the international community aspires to. China will continue to support Pakistan's mediation efforts and will make its own contributions in this regard, Wang added.

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Sheikha Bodour, Motivate launch plan to train women in publishing

Sheikha Bodour, Motivate launch plan to train women in publishing

PublisHer and Motivate Media Group have formed a partnership to establish PublisHer Pathways, a four-week immersive internship programme to address the gap between academic preparation and the realities of working inside a media company.The agreement,

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Abu Dhabi’s Phoenix Group launches 18MW AI Data Center pr…

Abu Dhabi’s Phoenix Group launches 18MW AI Data Center pr…

Phoenix Group PLC (ADX: PHX), an IHC portfolio company and global digital infrastructure operator headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced a strategic partnership with DC Max to develop its first European AI data center, an

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German automotive industry threatened with 225,000 job losses by 2035

German automotive industry threatened with 225,000 job losses by 2035

Germany's automotive industry could lose about 35,000 more jobs than previously forecast, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Hildegard Muller said.In remarks on Wednesday, Muller expressed regret over the outlook, noting that current estimates indicate up to 225,000 jobs could be lost by 2035.About 100,000 jobs had already been lost between 2019 and 2025, she added. The VDA had previously forecast that 190,000 jobs would be cut between 2019 and 2035.Suppliers would be particularly affected, as the shift from combustion-engine vehicles to electric mobility is leading to significant job losses in the supply sector, Muller said.She also blamed what she described as a "serious and persistent competitiveness crisis" in Germany and Europe for the worsening outlook."Conditions are deteriorating noticeably", Muller said, citing higher taxes and levies, expensive energy, high labour costs and excessive bureaucracy among the challenges facing the automotive industry.