CEO of Dubai Future Foundation proposes new method of measuring national progress
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): A measure of national progress measured by cognitive potential was proposed by CEO of Dubai Future Foundation Khalfan Belhoul at the Dubai Future Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. “What if a nation’s most valuable asset is the focused and interconnected minds of people?” he said kicking off the two day summit. “National cognitive potential […]
Governments must ensure equitable access to development policy, say experts
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Governments should be proactive in adapting policies to promote fair access to technology and other services, which includes ensuring young and older people have a voice in decision-making processes. These were the arguments made by several experts on Tuesday during a panel discussion at the Dubai Future Summit. Cecile Aptel, deputy director of the […]
First AI-aided transaction in Dubai promises to change way consumers shop
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): CEO of Mastercard Michael Miebach announced on Tuesday that the company, in conjunction with UAE retailer Majid Al-Futtaim, had successfully completed the first transaction by an AI agent in Dubai. An AI agent purchased movie tickets for a customer after asking a few questions during the transaction. Speaking at the Dubai Future Forum alongside […]
Speaker warns AI is ‘not a superpower’ at Dubai Future Summit
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Artificial intelligence is not a superpower, said Mikey Muhanna, founder and executive director of the media and education program Afikra, at the Dubai Future Summit on Tuesday. Muhanna said AI was taking away critical skills that humans used to rely on for productivity and innovation. He said: “AI is not allowing us to get […]
Iraq’s PM Sudani joins majority bloc in parliament
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): Iraq’s incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said Tuesday he had joined the country’s main Shiite alliance, the majority bloc that will nominate the next premier. The move by Sudani, who is seeking a second term as prime minister, gives the Coordination Framework alliance of Shiite factions an outright majority of 175 seats in […]
Minister Adluri urges youth to priorities goals over drugs
Hyderabad, Nov.18 (RAHNUMA): Calling upon the youth to “stay away from drugs and stay aligned with meaningful life goals”, Minister for SC, ST, Disabled & Transgender Welfare Adluri Lakshman Kumar said the state government has taken stringent measures to free Telangana from the grip of narcotic substances. He was addressing medical students at the Nasha […]
KTR slams state, central governments over cotton procurement crisis
Adilabad, Nov.18 (RAHNUMA): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), accompanied by senior party leaders, on Tuesday conducted an extensive tour of Adilabad district to understand the hardships faced by farmers, particularly those cultivating cotton and soyabean. During his visit to the Adilabad market yard, KTR interacted with several farmers who expressed […]
Sajjanar promises strict action against online threats to women journalists
Hyderabad, Nov.18 (RAHNUMA): Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V. C. Sajjanar on Tuesday assured strict action after a group of women journalists, including independent journalist Tulasi Chandu, submitted a detailed complaint alleging sustained online trolling, harassment, intimidation, life threats and sexually derogatory abuse on social media. The delegation played several troll videos before the Commissioner to […]
Rachakonda police advise motorists on winter driving safety
Hyderabad, Nov.18 (RAHNUMA): As winter deepens in the Hyderabad city, the thick fog during early mornings and late nights is creating significant visibility issues on major roadways. Given the increasing danger of accidents, Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has urged all drivers to exercise caution and adhere strictly to safety guidelines. The Commissioner on […]
Telangana aims for national model in digital governance: Sridhar Babu
Hyderabad, Nov.18 (RAHNUMA): Telangana aims to position itself as a national role model in people-centric digital governance, said IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu. He was speaking at a programme after launching the State’s new MeeSeva Services on WhatsApp at a hotel, Banjara Hills, here on Tuesday. Sridhar Babu said the State is committed […]
