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Gulf Today
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
MBRL to launch series of cultural events
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) is set to launch a diverse series of cultural events throughout June, offering visitors opportunities to discover new skills, expand their knowledge, and nurture their talents. To inaugurate the month's programme, the library will host a dynamic workshop in collaboration with the Dubai National Theatre. Centred around Romeo & Juliet, this session will explore character development, conflict, and dramatic language, aiming to elevate participants' writing and performance abilities. Under the evocative theme Rhythm of Dialects, the library will present a remarkable poetry evening celebrating the richness of spoken dialects from Egypt, the Levant, and the Gulf. Accompanied by live musical performances, the evening promises an immersive cultural experience, showcasing the depth of Arab heritage and the diversity of creative expression. A select group of renowned poets will contribute to this memorable event. Adding a historical dimension to the calendar, the library will organise a two-day exhibition titled Emirati Treasures Sealed by History: From Memory Archives to Treasures for Generations, in collaboration with the Emirates Philatelic Association. The exhibition will display a rare collection of stamps marking pivotal moments in the UAE's history. A dedicated workshop and discussion session will provide insights into the art of collecting, documenting, and preserving national memory. For students and job seekers, the Ready for the Workplace – Beyond the CV workshop will offer practical guidance for thriving in today's evolving job market. Participants will learn how to establish a professional presence, upgrade their LinkedIn profiles, and develop essential tools for a confident career launch—going far beyond the traditional CV. Highlighting international collaboration, the library will also host a three-day Korean Film Festival. Eight acclaimed films, including JAURIM and The Wonderland, will be screened, with a Q&A session featuring one of the directors. The festival will also include a traditional Korean musical performance using heritage instruments, creating a multi-sensory cultural experience for attendees. In collaboration with Cineolio, the library will organise Cineolio's Cinenights at its indoor theater. The evening will feature the screening of Egyptian-German production Dry Hot Summers (2015) by director Sherif El Bendary, the South Korean film Galloper (2024) by director Han-Wool Oh, and the Chinese film Run, Let's Run (2024) by director Yinxiao Ran. The evening aims to promote cultural exchange and highlight diverse films from different countries. In partnership with the International Ikebana Foundation, the library will present a unique workshop on Ikebana—the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. This interactive session will introduce participants to the principles of balance, harmony, and mindfulness through authentic Japanese floral design, blending natural beauty with deep cultural philosophy. To learn more about the June programme, register for events free of charge, or stay updated on activities throughout the year, please visit the official website and follow the library's social media channels. Through these initiatives, the MBRL reaffirms its role as a leading cultural and knowledge hub in Dubai, committed to enriching the community and opening new horizons for creativity and expression.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
DRDO signs licensing agreement with NIBE Ltd for Pinaka MBRL and Battery Command Post
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday signed a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with NIBE Limited for the Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) and the Battery Command Post (BCP). The agreement aims to strengthen the industrial base for the development and manufacturing of indigenous defence equipment. In a post on X, DRDO stated, 'In an effort to enhance the industrial base in development and manufacturing of indigenous defence equipment, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO signed Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology(LAToT) of Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) and Battery Command Post (BCP) with M/s NIBE Limited, Pune.' According to a release, the Pinaka MBRL is a state-of-the-art indirect fire weapon system engineered to neutralise area targets with high precision and rapid response. Designed to launch 12 rockets from a stationary, inclined position, the system offers swift deployment and exceptional accuracy, making it highly effective against time-sensitive and critical enemy threats. Robust and ruggedized, the launcher is built to withstand cross-country mobility and diverse environmental conditions, ensuring reliability in demanding operational scenarios, the release said. The signing of this agreement comes a day after DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat urged the Indian industry to significantly increase investments in research and development to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities. 'We need to invest more in research and development. Today, we spend 5 per cent of our Defence budget on R&D. The Raksha Mantri has promised us that in the next five years, this will increase gradually to 10% of the Defence budget,' Samir V Kamat said at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 on Thursday. 'You can't afford to fight future wars with past technologies. If you have to win future battles, you have to invest in R&D within the country,' he added. He congratulated the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor. 'Let me place on record the DRDO appreciation of the armed forces' efforts in conducting operations very successfully. I would also like to congratulate the Indian industry for helping us and producing the equipment they (Armed Forces) could use successfully during this operation,' he said. 'I would like to congratulate the Indian industry for contributing significantly to making India the fourth largest economy in the world,' he added. He highlighted the importance of working towards advanced technologies for cutting-edge systems. 'Technological changes are galloping. Although manufacturing is required, without the ability to design and develop your systems, you will always have systems that are not cutting-edge systems. We are not the leading R&D nation in the world at the moment. So we will have to catch up, which can be done by using the new emerging technologies,' Kamat noted. He said India's progress in Research and Development will not only strengthen its defence ecosystem but also expand defence exports. 'We will work with you closely to make India a leading R&D country where people look to us for new innovations in defence technologies. If that happens, our exports will also increase.' 'We will be at a position where our enemies would not want to deal with us in any form of war, and we can then grow economically at a much faster rate with our focus on lifting the country to become a developed country, which is the vision of our Prime Minister by 2047,' he said. (ANI)
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DRDO signs licensing agreement with NIBE Ltd for Pinaka MBRL and Battery Command Post
DRDO has signed a technology transfer agreement with NIBE Limited for the Pinaka MBRL and BCP, aiming to boost indigenous defence manufacturing. This follows DRDO Chairman's call for increased R&D investment to enhance India's defence capabilities and exports. He also lauded the armed forces and Indian industry for their contributions to recent successful operations and economic growth. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) on Friday signed a Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) with NIBE Limited for the Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) and the Battery Command Post (BCP).The agreement aims to strengthen the industrial base for the development and manufacturing of indigenous defence equipment In a post on X, DRDO stated, "In an effort to enhance the industrial base in development and manufacturing of indigenous defence equipment, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO signed Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology(LAToT) of Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) and Battery Command Post (BCP) with M/s NIBE Limited, Pune."According to a release, the Pinaka MBRL is a state-of-the-art indirect fire weapon system engineered to neutralise area targets with high precision and rapid to launch 12 rockets from a stationary, inclined position, the system offers swift deployment and exceptional accuracy, making it highly effective against time-sensitive and critical enemy and ruggedized, the launcher is built to withstand cross-country mobility and diverse environmental conditions, ensuring reliability in demanding operational scenarios, the release signing of this agreement comes a day after DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat urged the Indian industry to significantly increase investments in research and development to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities."We need to invest more in research and development. Today, we spend 5 per cent of our Defence budget on R&D. The Raksha Mantri has promised us that in the next five years, this will increase gradually to 10% of the Defence budget," Samir V Kamat said at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 on Thursday."You can't afford to fight future wars with past technologies. If you have to win future battles, you have to invest in R&D within the country," he congratulated the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor."Let me place on record the DRDO appreciation of the armed forces' efforts in conducting operations very successfully. I would also like to congratulate the Indian industry for helping us and producing the equipment they (Armed Forces) could use successfully during this operation," he said."I would like to congratulate the Indian industry for contributing significantly to making India the fourth largest economy in the world," he highlighted the importance of working towards advanced technologies for cutting-edge systems."Technological changes are galloping. Although manufacturing is required, without the ability to design and develop your systems, you will always have systems that are not cutting-edge systems. We are not the leading R&D nation in the world at the moment. So we will have to catch up, which can be done by using the new emerging technologies," Kamat said India's progress in Research and Development will not only strengthen its defence ecosystem but also expand defence exports. "We will work with you closely to make India a leading R&D country where people look to us for new innovations in defence technologies. If that happens, our exports will also increase.""We will be at a position where our enemies would not want to deal with us in any form of war, and we can then grow economically at a much faster rate with our focus on lifting the country to become a developed country, which is the vision of our Prime Minister by 2047," he said.
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
What is Pakistan's Fatah-II missile? Range, capability, comparison with Indian ballistic missiles and what we know so far
Pakistan on Saturday claimed Indian missile strikes on its military bases. As per Pakistan's military spokesperson, India launched missiles targeting key air bases. Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen. Ahmad Sharif stated that missiles struck the Nur Khan base in Rawalpindi, the Murid base in Chakwal, and the Rafiqui base in Jhang district of Punjab province. Following this, as per several reports, Pakistan also fired its Fatah-II missile in towards at strategic Indian location, which was reportedly intercepted successfully. The Fatah-II is a guided artillery rocket system developed by Pakistan. The missile was first officially tested in December 2021 by Pakistan's army. It is considered an upgraded version of the Fatah-I system, with extended range and better accuracy. The Fatah-II missile has an estimated range of around 250 to 400 kilometres. It can carry conventional warheads and is designed to strike military positions, radar installations, and logistics is equipped with a terminal guidance system that helps it adjust its path during the final phase of flight. The missile uses inertial navigation combined with satellite guidance for mid-course correction. Fatah-II Range: Approximately 400 kilometers. Guidance System: Equipped with advanced avionics and inertial satellite navigation systems, enabling precise targeting with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters. Trajectory: Features a unique flat trajectory, making it challenging to detect and intercept by air defense systems. Mobility: Launched from a mobile launcher, enhancing its deployability in various terrains. Purpose: Designed for precision strikes on high-value targets deep in enemy territory, such as military bases, communication facilities, and air defense systems. India maintains a diverse missile arsenal developed primarily by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Key systems include: Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL): Range: Up to 75 kilometers. Guidance: The latest versions are equipped with guidance systems for improved accuracy. Role: Provides quick and sustained firepower against enemy positions. Pralay Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM): Range: Between 150 to 500 kilometers. Guidance: Utilizes advanced navigation systems for precision strikes. Role: Designed for quick deployment and high-precision strikes against tactical targets. BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile: Range: Approximately 290 to 450 kilometers. Speed: Capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 3. Role: Versatile missile system used for land, sea, and air-based targets. Agni Series Ballistic Missiles: Range: Varies from 700 kilometers (Agni-I) to over 5,000 kilometers (Agni-V). Role: Primarily serves as a strategic deterrent with nuclear capability. Range: The Fatah-II's range of 400 kilometers places it between India's Pinaka and Pralay systems. While Pinaka has a shorter range, Pralay covers a broader spectrum, extending up to 500 kilometers. Guidance and Accuracy: Both Fatah-II and India's advanced missile systems like Pralay and BrahMos are equipped with guidance systems Mobility and Deployment: The mobile launch capability of Fatah-II is comparable to India's Pralay and Pinaka systems, allowing for rapid deployment and flexibility in various combat scenarios. Strategic Role: Fatah-II is designed for tactical precision strikes, similar to India's Pralay missile. However, India's missile arsenal includes a broader range of systems, from tactical to strategic, providing a more comprehensive deterrent capability. Pakistan's military publicly announced the operational readiness of the Fatah-II system in recent years. The system has reportedly been inducted into service with the Pakistan Army's artillery units. The missile is launched from a mobile launcher, making it easier to deploy in the army has stated that the missile enhances its ability to conduct precision strikes at short and medium ranges. It is not part of Pakistan's nuclear missile programme and is classified as a tactical, conventional are reports of explosions in multiple areas in Pakistan early Saturday morning. A Reuters witness confirmed that three military sites were hit. Meanwhile, blackout orders were issued in parts of India's Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir after reported drone activity and loud noises. There is no official confirmation yet from the Indian side on the missile strike or the reported use of the BrahMos missile, which Pakistan alleges was used in the initial attack.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
AI Puts a Third of Government Jobs at Risk in One Pioneer City
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Artificial intelligence puts at risk the jobs of one third of government workers in Dubai as the city in the United Arab Emirates increasingly makes us of AI, according to a new study. Newsweek contacted the Dubai government media office for comment. Why It Matters Dubai is a pioneer in using AI and could set an example for others in using it to replace workers. It is another indication of the way in which AI can reshape labor markets and also a warning to workers worldwide of the magnitude of the change it could bring to their jobs. Children use a robot for assistance at the newly-opened Mohammed Bin Rashid library (MBRL) in Dubai on June 16, 2022. - The design incorporates technology and artificial intelligence to make the library as accessible as... Children use a robot for assistance at the newly-opened Mohammed Bin Rashid library (MBRL) in Dubai on June 16, 2022. - The design incorporates technology and artificial intelligence to make the library as accessible as possible, including robots to help visitors and an electronic book retrieval system. More GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images What To Know About one-third of Dubai government employees hold jobs highly exposed to AI automation, while two-thirds fall into lower or medium exposure roles, according to a study in April 2025 by the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) together with the government's human resources department. One of the world's fastest growing cities under Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai is hoping to capitalize on AI with investments in initiatives such as the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) and partnerships with tech giants such as Microsoft. The study did not predict how many of the 60,000 Dubai employees could lose their jobs, but did say there would be a risk for those who did not adapt. The survey of over 1,000 government employees found job fears highest in customer service, administrative, legal, and front-line roles—sectors both highly exposed and with low AI usage. "With significant concerns emerging about job displacement due to AI automation and augmentation of existing roles, organizations must develop clear communication and change management strategies that help employees to transition to an AI augmented workforce," it said. Government jobs have traditionally been well-paid and comfortable roles in Dubai and are dominated by Emiratis while much of the private sector is heavily dependent on immigrant workers. The UAE also plans to use AI to accelerate the drafting of laws by up to 70%, part of a broader modernization effort, according to the Emirati News Agency WAM. What People Are Saying Keertana Subramani, Associate Researcher at MBRSG, as quoted by The Khaleej Times: "A survey of senior managers surprisingly found that 48 per cent of them were okay with people using Gen AI without disclosing that they used it." Nuha Hashem, co-founder of CozmoX, a UAE-based AI startup, as quoted by Al-Bawaba News: "In less than one day, based on the last 10 years of data, we could create an AI employee who can actually do the work of 100 people so those people can focus on productive work." International Labor Organization in 2024: "While AI has the potential to enhance worker productivity and drive economic growth, it also raises concerns about job displacement and exacerbating existing inequalities." What Happens Next Dubai is expected to scale up AI integration across government functions while grappling with the challenge of protecting vulnerable workers.
