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Closing the ‘B-Gap’ – How CloudMosa and HMD have cracked getting the next billion people online through a new cloud solution delivered on affordable devices CloudMosa unveils new cloud-driven technology that makes internet and modern app experiences accessible on low-cost feature phones, piloting with HMD’s Nokia 110 4G (2023) and 106 4G (2023) devices Opening significant business expansion and spectrum migration opportunities for telecom carriers, manufacturers, and […]

Planning an event, whether it’s a wedding, corporate gathering, or social celebration, can be an overwhelming task. The myriad of details, logistics, and decisions can quickly become stressful and time-consuming. This is where hiring a professional event planner can make a significant difference. Partnering with an event management company brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and organizational skills to the table, ensuring your event runs smoothly and […]

Matein Khalid The weekend Crony Club dinners in the finest watering holes/pizzerias of Dubai are as long as they are liquid and our sole focus is to exchange money making investment ideas and wildest new jokes. So I found out that my buddies were more interested in my calls on the Mag-7 than in my philosophical reveries on MAGA. So paisanos, viola! I had outlined my Tesla […]

Artists Sara Farha and Khaled Shalkha have been honored with the 2024 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award. Their winning project, “Echoes of Nature,” draws inspiration from the UAE’s diverse landscapes, aiming to evoke an appreciation for the region’s natural beauty and the urgent need for environmental conservation.

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, the award is a collaboration between NYU Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF). The initiative seeks to support emerging artists in the UAE, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and contribute to the cultural landscape.

“Echoes of Nature” explores the intricate relationships between humans and the environment. The installation features interactive elements that encourage viewers to engage with the artwork and reflect on their own environmental impact. The project will be developed over the next eight months with mentorship from experts at NYUAD and ADMAF, culminating in a public exhibition.

Huda I. Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of ADMAF, emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent and fostering creativity in the UAE. She highlighted the award’s role in empowering artists to realize their dreams and contribute to important conversations about sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, established in 2013, has become a significant platform for young artists in the UAE, offering them the opportunity to transition from academic practice to professional artistry. This year’s winners, Farha and Shalkha, were selected for their innovative approach and commitment to addressing environmental issues through art.

The winning project will not only enhance public awareness about the environment but also inspire future generations of artists to engage with critical global challenges. The award continues to honor the legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, renowned for their large-scale environmental art installations, by encouraging creativity and innovation in the UAE’s burgeoning art scene.

By Tirthankar Mitra Reduced to a single Lok Sabha member from West Bengal post 2024 elections, the state Congress unit is busy picking up the pieces of the jigsaw which would help it arrive at the causes of its dismal state and chart its path of revival. Apart from an organisational rejig and the search […]

Professional ophthalmic products feature patented myopia control technology, effectively slowing down myopia progression in nearly 90% of child wearers HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2024 – ZEISS Vision Care (ZEISS) and the School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced their latest collaborative initiative, ZEISS MyoCare Myopia Control Spectacle Lenses (ZEISS MyoCare Lenses). The lenses utilize PolyU’s patented Defocus […]

Canadian podcast producer Pacific Content has been sold to UK start-up Lower Street for an undisclosed amount. Founded in Somerset, England, by Harry Morton in 2017 Lower Street is a full-service podcast production agency and works with such brands as Adobe, Pepsico and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Morton, 38, explains. “When I founded Lower Street I looked up to one company in particular, Pacific Content. Their podcasts were […]

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2024 – Octa, a financial broker with globally recognised licenses, celebrates its 13th birthday this summer. In some cultures, the number 13 has a special significance. For example, the Chinese omit the thirteenth floor in multi-level buildings as unlucky. The Japanese, on the other hand, associate this number with good fortune. In a series of three articles, […]

The vast majority (80%) have increased their year-on-year investment in generative AI Three quarters agree it is helping drive revenue and innovation Almost all organizations (97%) allow employees to use generative AI in some capacity SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2024 – Organizations are rapidly embracing generative AI, spurred by an uptick in investment and the value of this transformative technology. It has permeated […]

Arabian Post Staff Sharjah Media City (Shams) has inaugurated the “Shams Summer Programme,” set to run from July 28 to August 8, aimed at enriching children’s mental and creative skills. The initiative, launched in collaboration with various local educational and cultural organizations, seeks to provide a diverse range of activities and workshops that foster both personal development and fun. The programme offers a comprehensive schedule featuring workshops […]

By Nantoo Banerjee At a time when one after another foreign firms are abandoning China in protest of repression, the Indian government is, instead of inviting these global firms to start operations in the country, freshly looking at foreign direct investments (FDIs) from China. India is believed to have decided to relax visa restrictions on […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2024 – Get ready, Jurong! Woodlands Claypot Prawn, the name that has set Singapore’s dining scene ablaze, is all set to spice things up with the grand opening of its fourth outlet on Monday, July 29, 2024. Known for their game-changing take on prawn claypot, this new location promises to be the hottest spot in town. The culinary journey […]

The UAE’s National Program for Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the University of Birmingham, kicked off the sixth edition of the UAE AI Camp on 28th July 2024. The event, aimed at equipping youth with cutting-edge AI knowledge and skills, attracted a large number of participants from across the country. The AI Camp, an annual initiative, is a cornerstone of the UAE’s broader strategy to become a […]

UAE’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games marks a significant milestone in its sports history, with a contingent of 30 athletes competing across various disciplines. This represents the country’s most extensive presence at the Olympics to date, reflecting years of investment and development in sports. Minister of Sports Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi emphasized that this participation is a testament to the UAE’s commitment to nurturing […]

India’s Employment Generation To Remain Much Below The Required NumberIndia’s Employment Generation To Remain Much Below The Required NumberBy Dr. Gyan Pathak “Indian economy needs to generate average of nearly 78.5 lakh jobs annually until 2030 in the non-farm sector to cater to the rising workforce,” said the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in the Parliament of India on July 22. Next day on July 23, the Union Budget 2024-25, announced several schemes for […]

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat presented RGE with the highest distinction under the enhanced Company of Good Recognition system SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 July 2024 – RGE Pte Ltd. has been distinguished as a ‘Champion of Good’ at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s (NVPC) Company of Good (COG) Conferment ceremony on 18 July 2024. The award recognizes RGE’s commitment to sustainable practices […]

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath May Be The Sacrificial Goat To Protect Narendra ModiChief Minister Yogi Adityanath May Be The Sacrificial Goat To Protect Narendra ModiBy Sushil Kutty Who benefits from blaming Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the BJP’s poor Lok Sabha polls performance in Uttar Pradesh? As things have moved, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is the dark horse though Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also talked about as somebody who gains from a downgraded Yogi. OBC […]
Nirmala Sitharaman Gives Congress Its Best Campaign Point For Assembly ElectionsNirmala Sitharaman Gives Congress Its Best Campaign Point For Assembly ElectionsBy K Raveendran Rahul Gandhi and a host of Congress leaders have criticised Nirmala Sitharaman and the Modi government for copy-pasting from the Congress manifesto while formulating the new budget. Looking at the issue from another perspective, they must be happy that the finance minister has given Congress their best campaign point for the coming […]

Lamborghini, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, is set on a transformative journey toward electrification under the guidance of Chief Executive Officer Stephan Winkelmann. The iconic Italian automaker is adapting to industry shifts by embracing electric vehicle technology, aiming to combine its legendary performance with sustainability. Lamborghini’s ambitious plan involves a complete transition to hybrid powertrains by the end of 2024, followed by the launch of its first […]

Celebrity Mom Grace Chan and Child Star Sean Chan Support the Good Cause HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 July 2024 – This year, Save the Children Hong Kong celebrates its 15th anniversary with a Children’s Champion Award presentation ceremony and photo exhibition at Central Market. Celebrity mom Grace Chan and child actor Sean Wong attended the ceremony to support the cause, encouraging individuals […]

Driving Towards a Greener Future in Style SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 July 2024 – smart, a market leader in premium, intelligent, all-electric cars, is set to transform Singapore’s automotive landscape in 2024. Led by a vision for widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), smart’s range of high-end, compact, all-electric SUVs is a showcase of modern cutting-edge innovation, paired with an unwavering focus on the […]

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 July 2024 – KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) recently organized KBTG Techtopia for the second consecutive year. A thought-provoking and skill-awakening tech conference, KBTG Techtopia brought together over 70 speakers from around the world and more than 2,500 attendees, establishing itself as Thailand’s leading platform for tech enthusiasts. KBTG Techtopia Mr. Ruangroj Poonpol, Group Chairman of KBTG, stated, “following our […]

Arabian Post Staff Lablab.ai, a platform by New Native that supports and encourages the modern AI ecosystem, has teamed up with A171, a prominent AI company under ATRC and VentureOne, to host an AI-focused event powered by the Falcon Large Language Models. This collaboration aims to bring together AI enthusiasts and professionals to showcase their innovative solutions, with a $20,000 prize pool at stake. The event, set […]

Negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in Gaza have been delayed, with talks originally scheduled for Thursday in Doha now postponed to next week. This development follows the announcement that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in Washington for an extended period. The postponement has been attributed to the need for Netanyahu’s presence in the negotiations, as key discussions were anticipated to involve high-level Israeli officials. […]

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