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Intelsat Partners with Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative to Expand Access to Education in East Africa Satellite-powered connectivity will support enhanced online education in conflict-affected regions in South Sudan and Uganda This unprecedented effort will bring reliable internet access to communities where traditional connectivity infrastructure is inadequate for modern online education. (Courtesy: WPDI) MCLEAN, VA. ... People, Planet and Positive Optimism: The Power of Meaningful Connections SEOUL -- What’s it like to live on Rebbenesøya – a remote Norwegian island more than 450 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle? For Ann Eileen Lennert, an environmental anthropolog ... Zayed Sustainability Prize Sees Surge in Global Participation with 7,761 Entries With 128 winners transforming 400 million lives around the world, the Prize continues to attract the world’s most pioneering sustainability solutions. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions fo ... ROSHN Group Joins LIV Golf as Pillar Partner, Launching the ‘Rising Stars’ Talent Development Program ROSHN Group Joins LIV Golf as Pillar Partner, Launching the ‘Rising Stars’ Talent Development Program (Photo: AETOSWire) RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s lead ... Wizz Air Tops Major Airline Emissions Rankings Cirium, the aviation analytics company, creates a new transparent standard and ranking for airline CO2 emissions, identifying the best performing airlines in specific categories LONDON -- Wizz Air is the world's most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released by Cirium, the aviation analytics firm. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top 20 airlines globa ... Populous Acquires Fentress Architects, Expanding Global Aviation Portfolio Los Angeles International Airport. Designed by Fentress Architects KANSAS CITY, MO  -- Populous, the world-renowned design firm specializing in sport and entertainment venues, today an ... Over 7000 Participants Join Seoul’s Free Youth Tour Guide Program YGG - Foreign Visitor Bookings Expand Operated by Hi Seoul Youth Hostel since 2011, YGG offers free interpretation tours for international travelers Customized itineraries and Seoul landmark-focused tours available SEOUL -- Seoul’s free interpretation guide program, Youth Goodwill Guide (YGG), operated by Hi Seoul Youth Hostel, has welcomed over 7,000 international travelers and youth participants ... Sephora Reveals Lady Gaga “We Belong to Something Beautiful” Campaign and special collaboration during World Pride Month Sephora, in partnership with Haus Labs By Lady Gaga, champions beauty, belonging, and mental health for Pride with Born This Way Foundation PARIS -- Sephora unveiled its “We Belong To Something Beautiful” signature campaign with Haus Labs By Lady Gaga in partnership with Born This Way Foundation. A Shared Vision: Lady G ... Smoke Free Sweden: Oral Nicotine Pouches Are Game-changer for Women in Sweden’s Smoke-free Success Smoke Free Sweden: Oral Nicotine Pouches Are Game-changer for Women in Sweden’s Smoke-free Success STRASBOURG, FRANCE -- New research from Smoke Free Sweden reveals oral nicotine pouches are a game-changer in Sweden’s path to becoming the world’s first smoke-free nation - and are drivin ... Illicit Cigarettes in European Union at Highest Level Since 2015, KPMG Study Shows Smokers in the European Union (EU) consumed 38.9 billion illicit cigarettes in 2024, a 10.8% increase versus 2023, with serious repercussions for tax revenues, crime rates, and public health STAMFORD, CONN. -- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) issued an urgent call for effective policymaking to counter the growing threat of illicit trade in the EU. In 2024, 38.9 billion illicit ... Blue Planet Prize 2025: Announcement of Prize Laureates TOKYO -- This year marks the 34th awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foun ... Sharjah Ruler Gifts University of Sacred Heart Historical Manuscript MILAN -- His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presented a rare original historical manuscript to the Catholic University of the Sacred ... IEEE Provides Strategic Expertise as Indonesia Adopts First Age-Appropriate Design Regulation in Asia IEEE catalyzes landmark binding regulation to protect children online PISCATAWAY, N.J -- The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), the global, consensus-building standards development organization of IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization de ... From Ancient Grounds to an Intelligent Future: The 1st International Humanoid Olympiad Launches in Olympia, Greece ATHENS, GREECE -- This year, Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, welcomes the inaugural International Humanoid Olympiad. From August 29th to September 2nd, at the International Olymp ... ICOM Dubai 2025: Global Museum Professionals Invited to Register for Landmark Event Taking place 11 - 17 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre ICOM Dubai 2025: Global Museum Professionals Invited to Register for Landmark Event (Photo: AETOSWire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Organising ... Bom Debate Get-Together 2025: Pushing the Boundaries of Debate in Korea SEOUL -- The Bom Debate Get-Together (BDGT) 2025 concluded with remarkable success, bringing together 109 participants, including 34 teams and 36 adjudicators, for a day of intense and strategi ... Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award Unveils Top 10 Finalists for 2025 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has announced its Top 10 finalists for 2025, one of whom will go on to win the grand prize of USD 250,000. The finalists for the ... Diners Club International® Announces $750,000 Donation for World Central Kitchen As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, Diners Club International donated a meal for every Clubmember transaction on May 7, 2025, totaling $750,000 RIVERWOODS, ILL __ Diners Club International® announced a donation of $750,000 to World Central Kitchen to aid communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide. For ever ... Starfall, a Nonprofit, Goes to Court to Protect Our Kids BOULDER, COLO. -- Starfall Education Foundation, a publicly supported nonprofit, has filed a lawsuit in Denver federal court today against Tencent Holdings Ltd (TCEHY), a Chinese technology con ... Azizi Developments Unveils Azizi Milan, the New Fashion Capital of the Middle East The 40-million sq. ft. community, comprising 81,200 homes, is inspired by the timeless beauty of Italy’s Milan Azizi Milan, the new fashion capital of the Middle East (Photo: AETOSWire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has unveiled Azizi Milan, a lan ... Abu Dhabi Launches Life Sciences Cluster to Advance Healthcare Innovation Worldwide, tapping a $25.3 trillion market Abu Dhabi’s new Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster to bolster life sciences ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, cementing the emirate’s position as the leading global hub for biotechnology, MedTech and digital health innovation Abu Dhabi Launches Life Sciences Cluster to Advance Healthcare Innovation Worldwide, tapping a $25.3 trillion market (Photo: AETOSWire) ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Abu Dhabi has launched ... Global Health Experts Appointed to Judge Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, to Be Held in Dubai DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in GCC & India, has announced the distinguished Grand Jury panel for the Aster Guardians Glob ... Seven HKTDC Mega Events Showcase Asia’s Creative Hub The HKTDC is hosting seven vibrant events spanning lifestyle products and the licensing sector in late April, including the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong ... Sharjah Breaks Global Record in Nutrition Quality Thanks to Innovative Food Techniques Mleiha Wheat Farm in Sharjah SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United Arab Emirates, is making a significant contribution to global food ... New Milestone as Sweden Enshrines Policy That Can Turn World Smoke-Free STOCKHOLM -- Sweden has enshrined tobacco harm reduction in public health policy after becoming the first nation to prove it’s the most effective path to a smoke-free future. Thanks to Sweden&r ...