New Delhi: As part of the vision of ‘Making AI in India’ and ‘Making AI Work for India,’ the Indian Cabinet has approved the comprehensive national-level India Artificial Intelligence mission with a budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore ($1.2 billion). Briefing media after a meeting of the union cabinet, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal…
New Delhi: The coal sector has emerged as the frontrunner in driving industrial growth, achieving a remarkable growth rate of 10.2 per cent in January 2024, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, this growth, as per the Index of…
RIYADH: Energy firm Aramco’s technology arm was one of several companies to sign deals at the LEAP conference, along with global brands Nokia, IBM, and Mobily. On the third day of the Riyadh tech event, Aramco Digital took the spotlight by unveiling plans for a potential partnership with Groq, a global leader in the artficial intelligence chip market….
Kabul: The Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has said that more than 96,000 migrants from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey have returned to Afghanistan in a month, according to TOLOnews. The ministry noted that assistance has been provided to all returnees. “In the month of Dalw (January), 96,490 migrants came from Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey. We…
CAIRO/RAFAH: Hamas said on Monday it was pressing on with talks on securing a ceasefire in Gaza despite Israel’s decision not to attend, while Washington appeared to take a tougher line in demanding its ally Israel ease the plight of suffering civilians.The ceasefire talks, which began on Sunday in Cairo, are billed as a final hurdle…
The start-up of this unit marks its initial production of heat through nuclear fission, used for generating electricity by turning a turbine with steam The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has moved closer to generating 25 per cent of UAE’s electricity needs with the start-up of the fourth unit. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced…
Muscat: New India Assurance’s jubilant 50th Foundation Day celebrations continued with fervor as the esteemed leadership embarked on a memorable journey across Oman, embracing moments of reflection, camaraderie, and spiritual reverence. Spread over 25 countries across the world from Japan, Fiji, New Zealand, GCC to the United Kingdom, New India Assurance’s premium amounted to US$4.8 billion…
With the UAE’s real estate market on track to reach $710 billion by the end of 2024, Dubai’s real estate sector is progressively embracing sustainability to align with key mandates envisioned in the Dubai 2040 Urban Masterplan and UAE Net Zero 2050. Currently ranked third in global cities with more than 400 projects with LEED…
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of 94 new licence plates in the latest auction hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), totalling 445 taxis added to its service in 2024. The strategic addition is expected to boost the company’s market share to 46 per cent, cementing its status as…
MoHRE issued a statement urging companies with 50 or more employees to provide accommodation for their workers through the approved systems, and to register the required data on the Ministry’s website (www.mohre.gov.ae), by accessing the Labour Accomodation System under the ‘Services’ icon, in implementation of the Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 Regarding Occupational Health and Safety…
