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COP28 announces innovative thematic program to progress action on its goals across Just Energy Transition, Finance, Health, Lives & Livelihoods and Inclusivity

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Official program designed following COP28 President-Designate's global listening and engagement tour and strategic vision and plan announcement at MoCA in July.

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  • Official program designed following COP28 President-Designate's global listening and engagement tour and strategic vision and plan announcement at MoCA in July.
  • COP28 program to include first-ever days dedicated to Health/Relief, Recovery, and Peace, as well as Trade and Multilevel Action/Urbanization.
  • 11-12 December: Final Negotiations – On the final two days of COP28, there will be no thematic days to avoid extensive programming when the negotiation text is often being closed.
  • Notes to Editors COP28 UAE:
    • COP28 UAE will take place at Expo City Dubai from November 30-December 12, 2023.

COP28 Calls on Governments to ensure Food Systems and Agriculture are central to Climate Action Efforts

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Monday, July 24, 2023

The COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda has four pillars, covering national leadership, non-state actors, scaling up innovation, and finance.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Food Systems and Agriculture Agenda has four pillars, covering national leadership, non-state actors, scaling up innovation, and finance.
  • The COP28 Presidency calls on governments to sign a Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action and integrate food systems and agriculture into national climate agendas.
  • The Presidency, represented by Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister for Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead, called on governments to demonstrate leadership by signing the first-ever Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action during the Food Systems Summit in Rome.
  • In addition, the COP28 Presidency will call upon a diverse group of stakeholders in the food and agriculture sector to accelerate existing initiatives across food systems, agriculture, and climate action.

News conference for 19th Western China International Fair held in Chengdu

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Friday, June 23, 2023

A news conference for the 19th Western China International Fair (WCIF) was held in Chengdu on June 21 by the Sichuan Provincial Government News Office.

Key Points: 
  • A news conference for the 19th Western China International Fair (WCIF) was held in Chengdu on June 21 by the Sichuan Provincial Government News Office.
  • According to Ge Xiaopeng, vice secretary-general of the Sichuan Provincial Government, the 19th WCIF will be held from June 29 to July 3 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, under the theme of a "New Era of China, New Journey for the West."
  • The Boao Forum for Asia is a supporting unit for the event.
  • As of June 20, many foreign political dignitaries, foreign ministerial officials, ambassadors to China, and representatives of international organizations expressed their intention to attend the WCIF.

Masdar Inaugurates 200MW Baynouna Solar Park, the Largest of Its Kind in Jordan

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

The ceremony was also attended by other high-level officials from the government of Jordan and senior executives from Masdar.

Key Points: 
  • The ceremony was also attended by other high-level officials from the government of Jordan and senior executives from Masdar.
  • HE Al Jaber, said, "In partnership with the Jordanian government, the Baynouna Solar Park will contribute to Jordan's climate targets, provide access to clean energy, create jobs and ensure economic growth.
  • The plant also displaces 360,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, equivalent to taking nearly 80,000 cars off the road.
  • Peter Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer, Taaleri Group, said, "We are very excited to be inaugurating the largest solar park in Jordan.

Masdar Inaugurates 200MW Baynouna Solar Park, the Largest of Its Kind in Jordan

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 25, 2023

The ceremony was also attended by other high-level officials from the government of Jordan and senior executives from Masdar.

Key Points: 
  • The ceremony was also attended by other high-level officials from the government of Jordan and senior executives from Masdar.
  • HE Al Jaber, said, "In partnership with the Jordanian government, the Baynouna Solar Park will contribute to Jordan's climate targets, provide access to clean energy, create jobs and ensure economic growth.
  • The plant also displaces 360,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, equivalent to taking nearly 80,000 cars off the road.
  • Peter Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer, Taaleri Group, said, "We are very excited to be inaugurating the largest solar park in Jordan.

TICKETS FOR FIRST PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE REGION GO ON SALE AMID GROWING EXCITEMENT AT DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL

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Monday, November 14, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Following the launch of the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) on 9 November, tickets are now on sale for the festival's key attraction, the first PUBG Global Championship 2022 Grand Finals taking place in in the region in Dubai from 17 to 20 November 2022 at the North Hall of Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Following the launch of the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) on 9 November, tickets are now on sale for the festival's key attraction, the first PUBG Global Championship 2022 Grand Finals taking place in in the region in Dubai from 17 to 20 November 2022 at the North Hall of Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City.
  • DEF 2022 is hosted by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), in partnership with VSPN - a global leader in esports activities and solutions.
  • In addition to the highly anticipated PUBG Global Championship 2022, the festival will also feature a live concert by popular Egyptian artist, Wegz on 19 November.
  • The annual festival will be the first international leisure event to be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.

TICKETS FOR FIRST PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE REGION GO ON SALE AMID GROWING EXCITEMENT AT DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL

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Monday, November 14, 2022

DEF 2022 is hosted by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), in partnership with VSPN - a global leader in esports activities and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • DEF 2022 is hosted by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), in partnership with VSPN - a global leader in esports activities and solutions.
  • The PUBG Global Championship 2022, which started on 1 November, pits 32 teams from across four regions against each other for a share of more than $2 million in prize money and the coveted PGC Champions title.
  • In addition to the highly anticipated PUBG Global Championship 2022, the festival will also feature a live concert by popular Egyptian artist, Wegz on 19 November.
  • The annual festival will be the first international leisure event to be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.

Citizens Companies Launch Their New Energy Transition Initiative, Supercool Electric Mobility Centers, at COP27 with 60 Locations Expected By 2030.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

On the opening day of COP27, Citizens are launching a new venture that will lead to the establishment and expansion of Supercool EMC to 60 locations worldwide by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • On the opening day of COP27, Citizens are launching a new venture that will lead to the establishment and expansion of Supercool EMC to 60 locations worldwide by 2030.
  • Supercool Electric Mobility Centers was created as a turnkey platform to bring the worlds leading transportation companies and mobility startups together to solve key challenges at the frontier of the energy transition, says Citizens Chairman Sergio De la Vega.
  • At COP27, Supercool EMC will join several roundtable discussions focusing on accelerating the energy transition and electrification adoption at the Hub Culture Climate Pavilion and COP27 Goal House.
  • Supercool EMC was created to bring the worlds leading transportation practitioners and mobility entrepreneurs together to solve key challenges at the frontier of the energy transition.

Big data and cloud computing empower further innovation in Jinan's government services

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

In recent years, Jinan has made full use of big data and cloud computing, among other new technologies, to continuously promote the innovation of government services and provide a quality and efficient government service environment for market entities.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years, Jinan has made full use of big data and cloud computing, among other new technologies, to continuously promote the innovation of government services and provide a quality and efficient government service environment for market entities.
  • According to the regulations, the city plans to transition to a service-oriented government, and expand the application of modern information technologies such as Internet and big data."
  • In terms of cross-border trade, the customs, commerce and port logistics departments will also collaborate to optimize and promote electronic customs clearance procedures.
  • Supported by a sound business environment, Greenland International Expo City, a project in Jinan Start-up Area, has been able to speed up progress.

The Western China International Fair (WCIF) Holds in Chengdu on September 16-20, 2021

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

CHENGDU, China, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of 18th Western China International Fair was held on September 16, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • CHENGDU, China, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of 18th Western China International Fair was held on September 16, 2021.
  • At the ceremony, Hu Chunhua, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, declared the opening of the 18th Western China International Fair (WCIF).
  • The Western China International Expo City is the main venue with an exhibition area of 200,000 square meters.
  • To respond to the Western China Development, WCIF was launched in 2000, upholding the principles of co-hosting, sharing and mutual benefits.