The practicalities, opportunities and challenges of space exploration were under the spotlight at the Space Settlement Forum on the inaugural day of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai. The series of sessions attempted to answer the question: “In this era of inequality and serious issues facing mankind, such as climate change and
Renowned public speaker, author and global wellness guru Deepak Chopra highlighted the need for ‘multiple leaders’ in our current time of uncertainty, in a thought-provoking session, titled ‘Hope in Times of Uncertainty’, at the opening day of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai today. The session was moderated by Her Excellency Ohood
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, renowned economist and Chair of the World Happiness Council, led a plenary session to discuss the findings of the first Global Happiness Policy Report on the opening day of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai. In the session titled ‘Insights and Reflections from the Global Happiness Policy Report’, industry
Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), recorded a net profit of AED 2.080 billion (US$ 566 million) in 2017, 11 per cent higher than the net profit of AED 1.874 billion (US$ 510 million) during 2016. Revenue for full-year 2017 was AED 3.629 billion
Dubai-based boutique developer, Innovate Living, today announced the launch of its latest and flagship project ‘Palme Couture Residences’ located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah. The bespoke development is founded on the codes of living by design, contemporary minimalism and clarity of detail. It will feature a collection of fourteen exclusive suites including 3-bedroom lateral
A high-level Global Policy Platform (GPP) panel engaged in a lively discussion on technology and partnerships that can help governments implement the sustainable development goals (SDG) on day one of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai. The panel discussion was titled “Innovative Partnerships to Sustain the Implementation of SDGs”. Panelists included Mahmoud Mohieldin,
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment hosted a session today entitled “Women and Youth: The Catalyst to Solve Global Challenges”, to explore how women and youth can be leveraged as powerful agents of change. The session was part of the ‘Climate Change Forum – Climate Action Now’ at the World Government Summit (WGS) 2018
