Seoul: Corporate direct financing in the Republic of Korea increased slightly in 2025 from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday. Local companies raised a combined 289.96 trillion won (US$200 billion) last year by selling stocks and bonds, up 2.89 …
Dubai: Samer Abu-Ltaif, President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), emphasized the necessity of foundational pillars like clear leadership, a strategic vision, and effective governance frameworks for building advanced national artif…
Geneva: Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.
According to Emirates News Agency, the study by the U…
Abu dhabi: The second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States began today in Abu Dhabi, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to advance the political process toward resolving the crisis.
According to Emirates News A…
Abu dhabi: As governments across the Middle East and globally face rising fiscal pressures, climate commitments, and increasing demands on public spending, new KPMG report in collaboration with the World Governments Summit (WGS) points to subsidy rati…
Dubai: The World Governments Summit, in partnership with Strategy and Middle East, a member of the PwC network, has unveiled a report titled ‘Being and Belonging: Sustaining National Identity in a Changing World’. The report underscores the role of na…
Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the launch of the 15th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival. The festival, held under the theme ‘Reflections of Belonging’, is organised by the Sharjah Comm…
Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) announced the Arab Cities Culture and Creative Industries (CCI) Index at the 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit, taking place in Dubai from 3 to 5 February.
According to Emirates…
Dubai: In partnership with the World Governments Summit (WGS), FTI Consulting has launched a new joint report titled ‘Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification’, offering governments and public sector leaders …
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched an ambitious global appeal for 2026, seeking nearly $1 billion to support millions of people affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts worldwide. The appeal, unveiled on Tuesday, underscores…
Shanghai: The third day of the World Laureates Summit successfully held the Young Scientists Forum, headed by Adam Riess, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics (2011). The forum brought together more than a dozen outstanding young scientists from around the…
Dubai: Leaders from government, business, and culture said the experience economy is emerging as a critical driver of soft power, economic diversification, and global competitiveness during a panel session on Day 2 of the World Governments Summit (WGS…
