Latest news with #GermanNewsAgency
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
British manufacturers lagging behind global competitors on automation
LONDON: British manufacturing companies have been lagging behind international competitors over the last two decades, falling down global automation tables, German News Agency (dpa) reported. According to a report by Make UK and Sage, use of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems was poor, with training of people in relevant digital skills well below what is needed to catch up. It also said nearly half of British manufacturers identify a lack of technical skills as the biggest hurdle to improving their use of innovative advanced technologies. Projects which do start often stall after the implementation stage because companies cannot find the help and advice they need to make the technologies work well. Seamus Nevin, chief economist at Make UK said: "Time and again, we hear from small and medium-sized manufacturers that they're keen to adopt new technologies but are being held back by fragmented support, complex funding systems, and a lack of accessible, appropriate digital skills training." "If we want to unlock a £150 billion (US$203 billion) boost to UK GDP by 2035, we must make it easier for (small and medium-sized enterprises) to adopt automation and AI." A government spokesperson said: "We are taking a range of actions to remove the barriers holding back growth and unleash the potential of AI in our economy, including through the AI opportunities action plan." "Our modern industrial strategy has also introduced ambitious plans to drive growth and investment across the UK, and our Plan for Change will ensure our country continues to be the best place to invest and do business."
Daily News Egypt
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily News Egypt
Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88
Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim, a pioneering figure in modern Arabic literature known for his politically charged and historically rich works, has died at the age of 88, state media reported on Wednesday. Ibrahim passed away in a Cairo hospital after being admitted for pneumonia. Born in Cairo in 1937, Ibrahim's literary and political life were deeply intertwined. He studied law but was drawn to journalism and politics, joining the Egyptian Communist organisation 'Hadeto.' He was arrested in 1959 and spent five years in prison, an experience that profoundly shaped his writing. After his release, he worked for the Egyptian News Agency and later for the German News Agency in East Berlin. He also studied cinematography in Moscow before returning to Cairo in 1974 to dedicate himself to writing full-time. His literary output was characterised by historical documentation and a focus on the political conditions in Egypt and the Arab world, often interwoven with elements of his personal life. Among his most famous works are the novels 'Sharaf' (Honor), 'The Committee,' 'Zaat,' and 'Beirut, Beirut.' Several of his works are considered classics of modern Arabic literature, with some included in the list of the top 100 Arab novels. Ibrahim was known for his uncompromising political stances, famously refusing the prestigious Arab Novel Award from Egypt's Supreme Council for Culture in 2003 in protest of government policies. He did, however, accept other significant Arab awards, including the Ibn Rushd Prize for Freedom of Thought in 2004 and the Cavafy Prize for Literature in 2017. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly mourned the passing of the great writer, offering his condolences to his family and the entire Arab literary community. Madbouly said Ibrahim's rich literary legacy would make him an 'immortal icon in the journey of Arab creativity and one of the pioneers of contemporary Egyptian literature.' The prime minister added that Ibrahim's prolific work, which enriched the Arab literary library, was a 'true mirror of society with all its contradictions,' and praised his deep handling of complex societal issues and his ability to create vivid characters.
Jordan News
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Tehran: Washington Must Abandon the Idea of Attacking Us Before Any Negotiations - Jordan News
Iran has set a condition for resuming talks with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program: Washington must abandon the idea of launching any further strikes against Iran. اضافة اعلان In an interview with the BBC aired on Monday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated that the U.S. administration had conveyed—through intermediaries—its desire to return to negotiations. However, the United States "has not clarified its stance" on the 'very important question' of whether it intends to carry out more attacks, according to the German News Agency (DPA). At the NATO summit last week, former President Donald Trump announced new talks with Iran for this week, though he provided no details. He had recently ordered strikes on Iran's fortified nuclear facilities. When asked on Friday whether he would order additional bombings of Iranian nuclear sites should concerns about Tehran's uranium enrichment reemerge, Trump replied: 'Without a doubt. Absolutely.' He reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons and claimed that the recent attacks had delayed Iran's nuclear program by several years. Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said in an interview aired Sunday that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months. "A Peaceful Nuclear Program" Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, rejecting accusations that the country is secretly working to develop a nuclear bomb. He added that since Iran had been 'deprived of access to nuclear materials for its nuclear research program, we had to rely on ourselves.' He emphasized that the level and capacity of enrichment could be negotiated, 'but to say you must not have any enrichment at all, you must have zero enrichment, and if you don't agree, we will bomb you—this is the law of the jungle.' — (Agencies)
Saba Yemen
01-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
German President in one-week trip to South America
Berlin - Saba: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday began a week-long tour to South American countries. According to the German News Agency DPA, Steinmeier will begin his tour by attending the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi, today, Saturday. Other stops on his tour include Paraguay and Chile. According to the German President's office, Steinmeier intends to use the tour to deepen long-term partnership relations with the three countries, and he also wants to indicate that Germany can be relied upon even in the current stage of political uncertainty after the general elections for the German parliament, and that there will be no change in the course of foreign policy. The German presidency confirmed that the three countries in South America adopt the same foreign policy values as Germany, as they represent the same positions, for example, regarding the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. They added that there is a common history between Germany and the three countries, as many Germans and descendants of German immigrants live in Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. The German president is accompanied by a delegation of businessmen. Chile is considered interesting for the German economy, due to the raw materials available there, among other things, as it has the largest reserves of copper and lithium in the world. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
