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UAE Ministry of Interior Launches Pioneering Strategy to Use AI to Protect Children Online

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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The UAE Ministry of Interior launches new Child Protection Strategy to tackle the surge of online child abuse at the United Nations Human Rights Council's 43rd Session of the Universal Periodic Review.

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  • The UAE Ministry of Interior launches new Child Protection Strategy to tackle the surge of online child abuse at the United Nations Human Rights Council's 43rd Session of the Universal Periodic Review.
  • UAE intends to promote a holistic approach for child protection, which empowers children, upholds values and creates a safe and cohesive environment online.
  • Speaking at the launch event, Irakli Beridze, Head of the Centre for AI and Robotics at UNICRI, highlighted the use of AI as the most progressive way to safeguard children online and endorsed UAE's strategy.
  • The newly unveiled Child Protection Strategy builds on the UAE MOI's global leadership advocacy, capacity-building, operations and policy-making relevant for improving the protection of children online.

U.S. DOE and Canada's NWMO sign joint Statement of Intent to Co-operate on Used Nuclear Fuel Management

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Agreement strengthens cross-border co-operation on technology, research, and personnel

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  • Agreement strengthens cross-border co-operation on technology, research, and personnel
    WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a Canadian not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's used nuclear fuel, today signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to Co-operate on Used Nuclear Fuel Management with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
  • The agreement reflects the U.S. and Canada's shared commitment to safely managing used nuclear fuel, including that from small modular reactors (SMRs).
  • It will foster information-sharing for consent-based siting, science and technology programs, engagement activities and joint technical studies.
  • The statement also affirmed consent-based siting of used nuclear fuel as part of the U.S. and Canada's common vision.

NASA's Artemis II Moon Crew Available for Interviews in Washington

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The four astronauts who will fly around the Moon on NASA's Artemis II will visit Washington Wednesday, May 17, through Friday, May 19, to discuss their upcoming mission and are available for a limited number of in-person media opportunities.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The four astronauts who will fly around the Moon on NASA's Artemis II will visit Washington Wednesday, May 17, through Friday, May 19, to discuss their upcoming mission and are available for a limited number of in-person media opportunities.
  • The crew will visit the area to speak with members of Congress, meet with leaders at the Canadian Embassy, visit the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, and attend several private events.
  • Then, we will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.
  • Learn more about the Artemis II crew and their mission at:
    View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasas-artemis-ii-moon-crew-avai...

Steps From White House, Immigrant Workers Battle Union-Busting at Hotel Owned by Private Equity Giant

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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“Sofitel must stop its union-busting practices and honor the dignity of work,” said Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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  • “Sofitel must stop its union-busting practices and honor the dignity of work,” said Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH).
  • “These workers fight to make ends meet, while the hotel owner – Brookfield Asset Management – continues to rake in billions of dollars.
  • It’s past time these workers got the respect they deserve.”
    “Brookfield stands to benefit from billions in taxpayer subsidies.
  • UNITE HERE represents workers at hotels managed by Accor and at hotels owned by Brookfield in 11 cities across the United States and Canada.

Hover and HMS Eaglet Presented Sanctuary Award for Innovation at United States Embassy in London

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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LONDON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During a roundtable discussion hosted by the United States Embassy in London, representatives from HMS Eaglet and Hover CEO Chris Griffin were presented the Sanctuary Award for Innovation by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). This award was announced in March of 2023, following the first UK installation of Hover's award winning Wind-Powered Microgrid™ at the HMS Eaglet in Liverpool.

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  • LONDON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During a roundtable discussion hosted by the United States Embassy in London, representatives from HMS Eaglet and Hover CEO Chris Griffin were presented the Sanctuary Award for Innovation by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).
  • This award was announced in March of 2023, following the first UK installation of Hover's award winning Wind-Powered Microgrid™ at the HMS Eaglet in Liverpool.
  • The roundtable discussion focused on energy security and sustainable energy design, and was attended by US and UK public and private sector leaders.
  • The event was convened by the US Embassy to celebrate the sustainability leadership of the MoD, and share learnings from the successful installation of sustainable energy solutions at HMS Eaglet.

Arieli Capital and the Slovenia government are launching the second cohort of the Slovenia-Israel Accelerator program

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ Arieli Capital was recently selected to lead a second cohort of the innovation program, which will take place in Tel Aviv on June 12th-15th.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ Arieli Capital was recently selected to lead a second cohort of the innovation program, which will take place in Tel Aviv on June 12th-15th.
  • 8 Slovenian startups will visit the Israeli market and connect with Israeli investors, industry leaders, academics, and technology companies.
  • Thanks to the program, Israel and Slovenia strengthened their economic ties and advanced agriculture, business, and trade delegations.
  • We are excited to launch the second cycle of the Slovenia-Israel startup accelerator and keep strengthening the social and economic ties between Slovenia and Israel."

Arieli Capital and the Slovenia government are launching the second cohort of the Slovenia-Israel Accelerator program

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ Arieli Capital was recently selected to lead a second cohort of the innovation program, which will take place in Tel Aviv on June 12th-15th.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ Arieli Capital was recently selected to lead a second cohort of the innovation program, which will take place in Tel Aviv on June 12th-15th.
  • 8 Slovenian startups will visit the Israeli market and connect with Israeli investors, industry leaders, academics, and technology companies.
  • Thanks to the program, Israel and Slovenia strengthened their economic ties and advanced agriculture, business, and trade delegations.
  • We are excited to launch the second cycle of the Slovenia-Israel startup accelerator and keep strengthening the social and economic ties between Slovenia and Israel."

Euro Manganese Reports Second Fiscal Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Project Developments

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQX: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the "Company" or "EMN") is pleased to announce key developments during the second fiscal quarter and to date.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQX: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the "Company" or "EMN") is pleased to announce key developments during the second fiscal quarter and to date.
  • The Company has now filed its March 31, 2023 Second Fiscal Quarter Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
  • Euro Manganese reports to a fiscal year-end of September 30.
  • Dr. Matthew James, President & CEO of Euro Manganese, commented:
    “We delivered on a number of fronts during the second fiscal quarter and to date.

UL Solutions Expands Middle East Presence with New Saudi Arabia Location

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced that it opened a new office in Riyadh to serve customers in Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East. From this location, UL Solutions will deliver fire safety, security and sustainability services for customers by providing access to proven science, testing and critical data and software products. The UL Solutions office was established to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic transformation plan and to meet the requirement for all foreign entities to have a local presence to do business with the Kingdom as part of the country's efforts to establish Riyadh as a global business hub.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced that it opened a new office in Riyadh to serve customers in Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East.
  • From this location, UL Solutions will deliver fire safety, security and sustainability services for customers by providing access to proven science, testing and critical data and software products.
  • "Complementing our existing presence in Dammam, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, our new Riyadh office is our latest demonstration of UL Solutions' commitment to serving in-region customers.
  • To help address this need, UL Solutions established a partnership with Dammam-based GCC Labs' safety arm to help advance fire safety in the Middle East.

LAC ambassadors gather at Tsinghua University to discuss Chinese modernization

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Over 30 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) ambassadors and representatives gathered at Tsinghua University on April 28 to discuss high-quality development and the Chinese path to modernization, with the goal of fostering more students with a global outlook and enhanced competencies.

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  • Over 30 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) ambassadors and representatives gathered at Tsinghua University on April 28 to discuss high-quality development and the Chinese path to modernization, with the goal of fostering more students with a global outlook and enhanced competencies.
  • The university is also actively exploring a talent cultivation model that takes root in China and draws on Chinese and foreign experience.
  • Wang noted that Tsinghua University values the importance of cooperation with trustworthy global partners, as demonstrated by its long-standing friendship with embassies and institutions of LAC countries.
  • Wang Hongwei, vice president of Tsinghua University, concluded the event by citing an ancient Chinese poem, "A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near."