Month : June 2022

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Mohammed bin Rashid Library is first in the Middle East to utilize AI and robots

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Mohammed bin Rashid Library, the newly inaugurated cultural beacon located in Dubai, will be the first of its kind to use artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, including choosing titles and borrowing and returning books. A large section of the library’s first floor is dedicated to automated storage and electronic......
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Bahraini progress in elevating the status of women highlighted in USA

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The Wilson Center hosted US politicians and researchers at an open debate featuring Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal. Bahraini women have advanced in all fields thanks to the unlimited support of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the motivational environment, according to the Speaker. In......
Business

Largest RO desalination plant in the world hits 50 percent output

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The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), has announced that 50 percent of the capacity of its reverse osmosis plant in Taweelah has been reached for producing desalinated water using low-carbon-intensive RO technology. Taweelah RO, connected to the Abu Dhabi network in December 2021, currently provides 100 million gallons of......
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EU spent €292 billion on environmental protection in 2021

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Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, reported that the EU’s expenditure on environmental protection reached €292 billion in 2021, including investments and consumption. Spending on environmental protection has increased by 54% since 2006, increasing by over 3% annually. Over the last 15 years, expenditure on environmental protection has remained about......
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OPEC Fund for International Development lends $40 million to Kosovo

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The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has extended a $40 million loan to Kosovo to support the Public Finances and Economic Growth Programme. In the energy and waste management sectors, the comprehensive plan will enhance fiscal transparency, promote private sector development, and facilitate environmental reforms. The program was developed......