Author: News Desk

Abu Dhabi : Robert Beugré Mambé, Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. During their visit, Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé and his accompanying delegation toured the halls and external corridors of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, accompanied by Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. They were briefed on the mosque’s message of coexistence, tolerance, and openness to others, all of which are rooted in the principles and values established by the UAE’s Founding Father. They also learned about the significant role played by the Sheikh…

Moscow : Scientists from the National Center for Physics and Mathematics (NCPM) in the Russian Federation are working on developing a prototype of a computer that operates at the speed of light. Alexander Sergeyev, a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, explained that the system combines electronics and photonics for ultra-fast data processing, using artificial intelligence methods based on optical artificial neural networks. As a result, the computer’s processors will execute calculations and process data at the speed of light. Sergeyev added that plans are underway to develop a functional prototype over the next two years for the world’s…

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close Saturday, bringing to an end a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven, and death and destruction hundreds of miles from where storms came ashore on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Meteorologists called it a “ crazy busy ” season, due in part to unusually warm ocean temperatures. Eight hurricanes made landfall, in the U.S., Bermuda, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Grenada.

Kyiv : Russia conducted a “massive” attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Thursday, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power, Ukrainian officials said. Russia’s second major aerial attack on Ukraine’s power grid in less than two weeks amplified fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before winter. “Attacks on energy facilities are happening all over Ukraine,” Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said in a post on Facebook. He added that emergency power outages were implemented nationwide. Russia in previous years has targeted Ukraine’s electricity generation, aiming to deny civilians critical heating…

Kuwait : Ibrahim Hamad Al Wazzan, Advisor for Press Affairs at the Ministry of Information and supervisor of Bahrain’s pavilion at the media exhibition accompanying the 45th GCC Summit in Kuwait, highlighted the pavilion’s distinction in providing a comprehensive overview of Bahrain through a display of significant books and media materials. Al Wazzan noted that the exhibition underscores the GCC’s commitment to the role of media. He highlighted Bahrain’s rich history and civilisation, which reflect the Kingdom’s achievements under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa toured the desert regions in the Southern Governorate. His Majesty was briefed on the efforts of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) to preserve the natural environment and wildlife in these areas. His Majesty also observed the rare Baobab tree, which His Majesty had ordered to be brought to Bahrain and planted. The Kingdom has successfully expanded its cultivation of the tree as part of ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and natural habitats. His Majesty commended the plans, projects, and programmes of the SCE, as well as the cooperation and…

Tbilis : Police and protesters brutally clashed in Georgia after the country’s ruling arty suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas late Thursday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following the announcement by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party. Georgian Dream claimed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that the opposition in the South Caucasus nation dismissed as fraudulent and that has been condemned by European officials. The election on Oct. 26 was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s aspirations to join the…

Tehran : Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their alignment over Russia’s war on Ukraine. The defense ministry in announcing the visit didn’t specify who Belousov would be meeting or the purpose of the talks. North Korean state media didn’t immediately confirm the visit. Belousov, a former economist, replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in May after Russian President Vladimir Putin started a fifth term in power. Photos released by Russia’s Defense Ministry showed Belousov walking alongside North Korean Defense Minister No…

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told. In a drive to get a wide-ranging mutual security treaty over the line earlier this year, Riyadh softened its position on Palestinian statehood, telling Washington that a public commitment from Israel to a two-state solution could be enough for the Gulf kingdom to normalise relations. But with public anger in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East at fever pitch over Israel’s…

Marrakesh : Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayyat, Chief Executive of the Urban Planning and Development Authority, was recognised as the Best CEO in Urban Development 2024 at the 8th edition of the Global Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco. The event, attended by numerous Arab companies, celebrates exceptional leadership in various sectors across the Arab world. He said that this honour reflects the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He expressed appreciation for the recognition, dedicating it to the…