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Hi Dubai
10-04-2025
- Science
- Hi Dubai
UAE Elected to IPU Science and Technology Working Group at 150th General Assembly
In a significant acknowledgment of its growing global influence in innovation and governance, the United Arab Emirates has been elected as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Working Group on Science and Technology during the IPU's 150th General Assembly held in Uzbekistan. Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoory, Member of the Federal National Council (FNC), will represent the Arab Group in the working group. His election underscores the international parliamentary community's confidence in the UAE Parliamentary Division's expertise and its capacity to shape forward-looking science and technology policies. The appointment also reflects the UAE's continued leadership in integrating advanced technologies and promoting digital transformation to drive sustainable development. From AI adoption to green innovation, the country has positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to align technological progress with sustainability and ethical governance. Formed in 2021, the IPU Working Group on Science and Technology seeks to bridge the gap between lawmakers and the scientific community. Its mission is to promote the responsible, ethical, and sustainable application of scientific and technological advancements worldwide. The UAE's inclusion in the group not only elevates its role in international parliamentary affairs but also strengthens regional representation in global tech governance. It marks another milestone in the country's strategic vision to be a global hub for innovation and a key player in shaping the future of science and technology policy. The 150th IPU Assembly brought together parliamentarians from around the world to address pressing global challenges—further reinforcing the importance of collaboration and innovation in building a resilient, sustainable future. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Sharjah 24
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
FNC, GRULAC delegation discuss parliamentary cooperation
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 150th IPU Assembly, currently being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the FNC and GRULAC, one of the IPU's largest geopolitical groups. The discussions focused on strengthening parliamentary relations in line with the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two sides in 2014, and on maintaining regular communication, coordination, and consultation on issues of mutual interest during international parliamentary events. Both parties emphasised the importance of continuing parliamentary cooperation to support shared visions and objectives, aligned with the aspirations of their respective governments, and reflecting the growing bilateral ties across various strategic sectors between the UAE and GRULAC member states. Several FNC members took part in the meeting.
Al Etihad
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Arab Parliament committed to Palestine as top priority: Speaker
5 Apr 2025 13:03 TASHKENT (WAM)Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi reaffirmed the parliament's unwavering commitment to supporting Arab causes, particularly the Palestinian issue, which he described as the Arab world's foremost Yamahi's remarks came during his address at the coordination meeting of the Arab Group at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Tashkent ahead of the 150th IPU Assembly and related meetings, hosted by Uzbekistan from April 5-9, meeting aimed to align Arab positions on key issues on the Assembly's agenda, discuss proposals for emergency items and agree on Arab group nominees for vacant seats on the IPU Executive Committee and its permanent and subsidiary his address, Al Yamahi emphasised that the Arab Parliament's participation reflects the growing cooperation with the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, strengthened by a memorandum of cooperation signed during the seventh Arab Parliament conference held in February. He added that the parliament is committed to building on this partnership to reinforce Arab parliamentary diplomacy and serve the interests of the Arab people.
