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DW
23-05-2025
- Science
- DW
Understanding Animals With the Help of AI – DW – 05/23/2025
With help from AI, we might learn to talk with animals one day. There's lots to learn, including how they seem to be able to sense natural disasters in advance. Image: WDR Do animals sense earthquakes and eruptions in advance? There are many reports of animals behaving strangely before natural disasters. A herd of goats on Mount Etna shows they could warn of impending eruptions. Understanding animal 'languages' with a little help from AI AI is helping researchers identify patterns and decipher communication in animals. Learning how to 'talk' with them could boost animal welfare in a big way. The livestock medicine that killed India's vultures In India, farmers giving diclofenac to livestock practically wiped out the country's vultures. With no scavengers left to eat carrion, disease outbreaks rose. Image: Harald Tittel/dpa/picture alliance Insect research: Why and when do bees heat up their hives? To combat varroa mites, honeybees raise the temperature in their hives. But how high does it need to be, and where exactly? Physicists are finding out. Image: Depositphotos/IMAGO Why and how do snakes shed their skins? All snakes regularly renew their outer layer, and molting can take days. Why do they do it? This viewer question comes from Anahita C. in India. Broadcasting Hours: DW English SAT 24.05.2025 – 01:30 UTC SAT 24.05.2025 – 07:30 UTC SAT 24.05.2025 – 23:30 UTC SUN 25.05.2025 – 21:30 UTC MON 26.05.2025 – 05:30 UTC MON 26.05.2025 – 14:30 UTC TUE 27.05.2025 – 10:30 UTC TUE 27.05.2025 – 19:30 UTC THU 29.05.2025 – 08:30 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
Fashion Value Chain
17-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Dubai: India's Strategic Gateway to Africa and Europe
Dubai Can Be India's Strategic Gateway to Access African and European Markets Dubai's rise as a global trade and logistics hub is proving pivotal in strengthening India's global outreach. At the recent International Business Roundtable hosted at the World Trade Center Mumbai, industry leaders underscored the immense potential of Dubai as a gateway for Indian exports to Europe and Africa. Dr. Vijay Kalantri, President of the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and Chairman of WTC Mumbai, stated, 'The UAE is a key strategic partner for India and central to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.' With bilateral trade between the two nations touching USD 84.8 billion, the UAE stands as India's third-largest trading partner. Dubai: A Re-export and Investment Hub Dubai's role as a commercial and logistics hub was highlighted as central to India's export strategy. 'It is a vital re-export center for Indian goods like textiles, electronics, gems and jewellery, and food products,' said Dr. Kalantri. The city's business-friendly environment — including simplified tax regimes, 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and robust free zones — continues to draw Indian investors. India, in turn, has emerged as a significant destination for UAE investment, with a cumulative inflow of USD 23 billion. Sectors like real estate, energy, infrastructure, private equity, and financial services have seen deepening India-UAE collaboration. Aligning Synergies for Growth The roundtable aimed to align cross-border synergies and scale up business momentum. While Dubai's interest in the Indian market is clear, Dr. Kalantri noted that actual investments must gain pace to fully capitalize on the opportunity. He cited Indian participation in Dubai-hosted expos and the growing presence of Dubai-based investors in Indian summits as encouraging signs. 'India is poised to become a USD 5 trillion economy. Dubai can help catalyze this growth by enhancing access to global markets and supporting sectors like clean energy, digital trade, logistics, and innovation,' he added. Dubai Chamber: Accelerating Global Access Representing the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Abhijitsinh Jadeja, Chief Representative – India, emphasized Dubai's growing relevance. 'With its diversified economy, world-class infrastructure, and robust logistics, Dubai serves as a perfect launchpad for Indian enterprises aiming for the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.' The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has further boosted trade, unlocking opportunities in textiles, food processing, electronics, and services. 'Dubai's D33 Economic Agenda and its focus on digital transformation, AI, fintech, and clean energy create immense potential for Indian startups and SMEs to scale globally,' Mr. Jadeja noted. The Dubai Chamber's India office actively facilitates bilateral business, offering market intelligence and expansion support to Indian enterprises. Conclusion: A Strategic Leap Forward As India strengthens its global economic footprint, Dubai is emerging not just as a transit point but as a long-term strategic partner. The synergy between India's high-growth potential and Dubai's enabling ecosystem offers a robust foundation for deeper trade ties, innovation-driven collaboration, and mutually beneficial investments.
Zawya
15-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NCP and AIAI partner to advance PPP expertise and US private sector engagement
Riyadh – The National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) has formalized a partnership with the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI) by signing a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to strengthen professional development in privatization and public-private partnerships (PPPs) and deepen engagement with the US private sector. The agreement was signed during NCP's participation in the Saudi-US Investment Forum, held in Riyadh on May 13, 2025, as part of President Trump's visit to the Kingdom. Hosted at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the Forum brought together leading Saudi and American investors to celebrate a bilateral relationship nearly a century in the making. Program highlights included ministerial sessions, CEO panels, and discussions covering clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, biotechnology, defense, finance, and health. The MoC was signed by Mr. Mohannad Basodan, CEO of NCP, and Ms. Lisa Buglione, Executive Director of AIAI. It reflects NCP's continued commitment to aligning with international best practices and fostering cross-border knowledge exchange. AIAI is a nonprofit organization composed of leading infrastructure experts in the US, dedicated to advancing the use of the PPP model through a hands-on, action-driven approach. The organization provides education, resources, and advisory tools to equip public and private stakeholders with the knowledge needed to successfully deliver infrastructure projects. Under the agreement, NCP and AIAI will collaborate to develop and issue professional certification programs, establish a specialized 'Train-the-Trainers' program to build national PPP expertise, and broaden access to the US private sector through AIAI's extensive network of members and institutional resources. The MoC will also support mutual knowledge sharing through joint participation in events, expert visits, organization of forums, and specialized sessions, as well as other mutually agreed initiatives. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Basodan stated: 'This collaboration represents a key step forward in NCP's mission to institutionalize global best practices in PPP and expand international engagement. By collaborating with AIAI, we are reinforcing our commitment to building a world-class PPP ecosystem one that enables knowledge transfer, empowers Saudi professionals, and unlocks new opportunities for US private sector participation in the Kingdom's upcoming infrastructure agenda, in line with Saudi Vision 2030'. Commenting on this, Ms. Lisa Buglione mentioned that: 'AIAI has spent years building a coalition of experienced voices committed to strengthening infrastructure through PPPs. We're honored to support NCP as they lead efforts to expand PPPs and continue to drive infrastructure investment in the Kingdom. I want to recognize Thomas Sherman, Director of AIAI's Education and Advisory services who lead the effort to cultivate this unique partnership. We look forward to sharing global best practices and supporting the NCP as they advance Saudi Vision 2030'.
