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House of Wisdom Explores Collaboration with Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Cultural Institutions in Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt – 4 February 2025

A delegation from House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah, led by Executive Director Marwa Al Aqroubi, visited Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina to strengthen cultural and intellectual ties between the two institutions. The delegation was welcomed by Dina Youssef, Head of the Library Sector, who praised the contributions of the UAE cultural institutions in advancing knowledge and heritage.

The visit took place alongside HoW’s participation in the 56th Cairo International Book Fair and highlighted its dedication to expanding partnerships with key cultural and knowledge-driven organisations in Egypt and beyond. Through dialogue with leading library officials and knowledge exchange with regional and international institutions, HoW continues to reinforce Sharjah and the UAE’s commitment to pioneering innovative, socially interactive library spaces.

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Technologies

AI Experts Highlight the Need for Robust AGI Regulatory Frameworks as Ai Everything Global commences

  • The inaugural edition began in Abu Dhabi with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) among the key topics discussed on an opening day of conversations and debates.

Photo caption: Kate Darling and Stuart Russell discuss how AI and robotics should enhance human connection, with Darling stressing the need for sustainable innovation to support both humanity and the planet.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 February 2025: Establishing regulatory frameworks are fundamental to ensure that current and future Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) systems are developed and function responsibly and ethically, experts told attendees on the opening day of Ai Everything Global.

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Health Care

Informa Markets unveils WHX Labs Dubai, marking a new era for laboratory innovation

  • Medlab Middle East is rebranding to WHX Labs Dubai, marking the beginning of a new journey that reflects 24 years of success in the laboratory industry
  • The World Health Expo (WHX) name unifies Informa Market’s healthcare events around the world to better facilitate connection and collaboration without global barriers
  • The inaugural Precision Medicine Leadership Forum also made its debut at the event, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in personalised healthcare

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 February 2025: On the second day of Medlab Middle East today, Informa Markets officially announced the exhibition’s rebranding to WHX Labs Dubai, underscoring a transformative vision for connecting people, businesses, governments and innovators across borders.

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Ai Everything Global 2025: Insight-fuelled debates & thought-provoking discussions show AI’s divisive power on enthralling first day in UAE capital

  • Ai Everything Global is officially underway as action-packed opening day kicks off the world’s premier AI event & largest public-private global AI gathering
  • World-leading experts present a range of broad perspectives highlighting the opportunities & challenges engulfing increasingly AI-critical industries globally
  • ‘We are living in a world where AI innovation is redefining and reshaping what’s possible like never before’ – H.E. Faisal Al Bannai
  • ‘Unregulated digital technologies can cause severe harm’ – British computer scientist Stuart Russell
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Sports & Recreations

Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz set for DP World ILT20 playoffs

  • The Desert Vipers face Dubai Capitals in Qualifier 1, while MI Emirates take on Sharjah Warriorz in the Eliminator. 
  • Match tickets for Season 3 are available here
  • DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule available here, squads available here
Shai Hope of Dubai Capitals with Green Belt for the Highest Runs Scorer during the match 30 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Dubai Capitals held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on the 3rd February, 2025. Photo by Deepak Malik / CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Dubai, February 4 2025: The DP World ILT20 Season 3 enters a decisive phase with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their places in the playoffs. The tournament, boasting a total prize pool of over USD 1 million, will see the Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the Final. Meanwhile, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz will meet in the Eliminator, following which, the winner will take on the loser of Qualifier 1 for the remaining spot in the Final. 

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