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The Empire State Building Presents First-Ever Children’s Birthday Party Package for Celebrations at the Iconic Observatory Experience Express Access, Party Favors, and Private Room with Decorations and Ghirardelli Ice Cream Sundaes. The Empire State Building Presents First-Ever Children’s Birthday Party Package for Celebrations at the Iconic Observatory Experience NEW YORK -- Parents who have looked for the best bir ... Sharjah Ruler Receives Portugal’s Grand Collar of Order of Camões LISBON, PORTUGAL -- His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Portuguese Republic, awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Shar ... Saudi Arabia to Host WEF Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting April 22-23, 2026 DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was an ... VeritasChain Unveils VAP Architecture, New Auditability Research, and Confirms Submissions to 58 Regulators Globally Map indicates jurisdictions where regulatory outreach or informational submissions have been made as of Dec 2025. TOKYO -- VeritasChain unveiled its Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) archi ... TOURISE Reframes Tourism Sector as Global Powerhouse on a Path to $16 Trillion During Davos DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- TOURISE advanced tourism’s role as a vital sector connecting industries, economies, and regions to address shared global challenges at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeti ... Business4Land Champions’ Council Launched at Davos to Spur Private Sector Action on Land and Drought DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat and the UNCCD COP16 Presidency, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the official launch of t ... STREAMWIDE Marks Major APAC Milestone with UPCAD Public Safety Deployment in the Philippines MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- STREAMWIDE has been selected by UPCAD (Unified Platform for Communication and Dispatch) of the Philippines to power its next generation critical communications platform for f ... Global Power City Index 2025 Shows East Asia Tourism Gains and Western Inflation Driving Ranking Shifts TOKYO -- The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, a research body established by Mori Building, Tokyo’s leading urban landscape developer, published its annual Global ... Applications Now Open for the 5th Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), announced the opening of applications for the 5th cycle of the ... BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA A 2M sqft masterplan inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance, clarity, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life. BEYOND Developments - SIORA Masterplan at sunset - Dubai Islands (Photo: AETOSWire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next ... Alta Semper Secures USD 57.5 Million from EIB Group and IFC for Growth Fund II to Expand Healthcare Access Across Africa LONDON & CAIRO -- Alta Semper Capital LLP (“Alta Semper”), a London-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and consumer investments in high-growth markets, announced that it ... Doha Debates Reflects on a Landmark Year of Global Dialogue and Youth Engagement In 2026, Doha Debates addresses the world’s most pressing questions through global dialogue that engages diverse audiences, including youth. DOHA, QATAR -- In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers together to explore ideas sh ... Corona Cero Unveils Global Roster of Athlete Ambassadors to Champion TIME CERO at Milano Cortina 2026 A First-of-Its-Kind Initiative, In Partnership with International Olympics Committee (IOC), TIME CERO Empowers Athletes to Unwind, Recharge, and Celebrate the Moment. Team Corona Cero MILAN -- Corona Cero today unveiled its global roster of brand ambassadors who will champion TIME CERO, the brand’s new initiative created in partnership with the IOC and Ath ... WEF26: Saudi Arabia Leads New Global Push to Protect Coral Reefs, Unlock AI Potential DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges. Her Royal Highness ... Empire State Building Hosts Valentine’s 2026: Extravagant Date Night, Paint ’n Pour, Film Screenings, Proposals The World’s Most Romantic Building: ESB Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2026 with NYC's Most Extravagant Date Night, Romantic Paint ‘n Pour Classes, ‘Sleepless in Seatt ... Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group - Official Statement LONDON -- On 8 September 2025, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group convened a high-level meeting in the City of London with representatives from 37 nations, including al ... Dubai Unites Sports Legends and Leaders at World Sports Summit to Shape the Future of Global Sports Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the supervision of the Dubai Sports Council. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Dubai Sports Council has announced the launch of the World Sports Summit (WSS), which will take place under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed ... World Governments Summit 2026 to Include Largest International Participation Yet WGS 2026 Hosts High Level Investment Forum Latin America & Caribbean, and World Laureates Summit DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will host the largest ever international participation since its inception and convene several landmark forums, ... J-HOTATE Association Survey Finds Strong Interest in Japanese Scallops Among International Visitors 74% Express Purchase Intent; Over 60% Interested in Eating Them Raw TOKYO -- The Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association (“J-HOTATE Association”), which aims to expand the export of Japanese scallops, conducted a survey to understand awareness, purc ... Modon Holding Invests in Wellington Lifestyle Partners to Expand Global Luxury Destination Portfolio Wellington International - PC Ashley Neuhof Photography (Photo: AETOSWire) ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding P.S.C (“Modon”) announced a strategic invest ... Doha Debates Hosts “In The Room: The Negotiators Podcast” Live at Doha Forum As the podcast enters its fifth season, global diplomacy and high-stakes negotiation take center stage. DOHA, QATAR -- Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates spotlighted the practice of high-stakes negotiation with a special live episode of its award-winning podcast with Foreign Policy, The Negotiators, ... Aeromexico Repeats as Most On-Time Global Airline; Qatar Airways Claims Platinum Award Virgin Atlantic wins new award as most improved airline for on-time performance. LONDON -- Aeromexico maintained a 90.02% on-time performance to claim the world’s most on-time global airline title for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium’s 2025 On-Time P ... The Blind Sailor Takes the Stage at WEF: “HIRO’s CHOICE” Project to Set Sail A Solo, Non-Stop Crossing of the Pacific Ocean Hiro Iwamoto / Global Keynote Speaker, First Totally Blind Sailor to Cross the Pacific FUJISAWA, JAPAN -- “Blind Sailor Single-Handed Pacific Crossing Project 2027” is a world-fi ... Red Sea Global Announces the Opening of AMAALA: The World’s New Coastal Lifestyle Destination With spectacular resorts, an exclusive yacht club, and world-leading marine life institute, RSG’s latest destination sets new global standards for holistic wellness and environmental stewardship. Sea meets land: The world class AMAALA Triple Bay Marina Yacht Club on the Saudi Red Sea coastline RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- Red Sea Global (RSG), the real estate developer and pioneer of rege ... Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 Worth $250,000 Extends Deadline Till 11th January 2026 Due to an extraordinary global response of over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, the submission deadline has been extended. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an initiative from Aster DM Healthcare - a leading integrated healthcare provider, has announced the extension of its dead ...