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Sharjah 24
16-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
UAE, US: Partnership for innovation, opportunity
Importance of the historical trip Sharaf emphasised the significance of President Trump's visit to the UAE, noting that cooperation on science and technology has become a vital pillar of the US–UAE relationship. Collaboration on the Mars Mission 'Even with the Emirates mission to Mars, our main partner and knowledge transfer partner was the United States,' he stated. 'We couldn't have done it if we didn't work together hand in hand.' Expanding across emerging technologies He highlighted that the UAE–US relationship has broadened to include critical emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and energy. 'The US$1.4 trillion investment is a reflection of how strong the relationship has become. It is the result of decades of partnership between both nations,' Sharaf added. Shared benefits and trust The cooperation is grounded in shared benefits and mutual trust. 'We always look at these opportunities as a win-win situation. Such investments will not just create opportunities for the UAE—whether economic, social, or regional impact—but also for the US economy, creating jobs and attracting talent in both countries.' Governing emerging technologies responsibly Sharaf stressed the necessity of collaboration in responsibly governing emerging technologies. 'It is crucial that we have relationships where countries work closely, investments happen both ways, and we come up with governance systems for new technologies that, if misused, could have serious consequences.'
Hi Dubai
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Deepens US Ties with $1.4 Trillion Investment Focused on Tech Growth
The UAE is ramping up its long-standing partnership with the United States through a $1.4 trillion investment aimed at advancing cooperation in emerging technologies, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Technology Omran Sharaf said in an interview with CNN today. Sharaf described the visit of US President Donald Trump to the UAE as 'very important and historical,' highlighting how decades of bilateral collaboration are now evolving into deeper ties in science and innovation. 'We couldn't have done it without working hand in hand,' he said, referencing the US's key role in the Emirates Mars Mission. The massive investment underscores growing joint efforts in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and energy technologies. According to Sharaf, this financial commitment is 'a reflection of how strong the relationship has become,' marking a significant shift toward future-focused sectors. He emphasized the mutual benefits of the partnership, noting that the investment will generate jobs and draw top talent in both countries. 'We always look at these opportunities as a win-win situation,' he said. Sharaf also called for collaborative governance frameworks to ensure responsible use of emerging technologies. 'It is crucial that countries work closely... to come up with governance systems for new technologies that, if misused, could have serious consequences,' he said. The latest developments reaffirm the strategic nature of the US–UAE alliance and signal both nations' commitment to shaping the global tech landscape together. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
15-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE, US: Partnership for innovation, opportunity
16 May 2025 00:17 ABU DHABI (WAM)Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Technology at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), spoke with CNN's Becky Anderson today about how the decades-long US–UAE partnership is now increasingly focused on emerging technologies, as President Trump visits the UAE and the two nations mark a landmark $1.4 trillion UAE investment commitment into the US economy.'It's a very important and historical trip' Sharaf said, explaining how cooperation on science and technology has become an increasingly important pillar of the US–UAE relationship.'Even with the Emirates mission to Mars, our main partner and knowledge transfer partner was the United States. We couldn't have done it if we didn't work together hand in hand' he highlighted the UAE–US relationship has expanded across critical emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, and energy. 'The $1.4 trillion-dollar investment is a reflection of how strong the relationship has become. It is the result of decades of partnership between both nations.' Sharaf cooperation remains rooted in shared benefit and trust. 'We always look at these opportunities as a win-win situation. Such investments will not just create opportunities for the UAE—whether economic, social, or regional impact—but also for the US economy, creating jobs and attracting talent in both countries.' Sharaf also stressed the importance of collaboration in governing emerging technologies responsibly. 'It is crucial that we have relationships where countries work closely, investments happen both ways, and we come up with governance systems for new technologies that, if misused, could have serious consequences.' Trump's Middle East visit Continue full coverage
Al Etihad
02-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE delegation visits Finland to expand cooperation in critical, emerging, advanced technologies
2 May 2025 21:29 HELSINKI (WAM)A UAE delegation led by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, has concluded a successful two-day mission to Helsinki, visit focused on enhancing the current partnership with Finland, exploring new opportunities in critical, emerging and advanced technologies, and further reinforcing the UAE's commitment to strengthening and expanding its partnership with Finland in these fields. During his two-day visit, Sharaf participated in two roundtables with leading Finnish institutions, focusing on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, health tech, and scientific research. In addition, Sharaf met with Finnish officials, including Jarno Syrjälä, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, and Stefan Lindström, Ambassador of Technology, at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, as well as Juhapekka Ristola, Director-General from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and delegation also visited VTT, IQM Quantum Computers, and ICEYE, where they were presented with demonstrations of innovative projects in quantum computing, space technology, and emerging delegation included Nouf Al Hamly, Science and Technology Advisor at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Dr. Mohammed Al Khemairi, Executive Director of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Bilal Hamoui, Regional General Manager from G42. The delegation also included other representatives from MoFA, Emirates Research and Development Council (ERDC), UAE Space Agency, EDGE, and G42. Amna Fikri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, accompanied the delegation during their engagement with different Finnish entities.
CairoScene
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
The Runway to Reality Edit with Poland-Based Model Youssef Sharaf
In this Selects, he reworks high fashion through five looks for everyday style, from football culture to 2000s Sharm El Sheikh dads. At 25, Egyptian model Youssef Sharaf has walked for Dior, Bottega Veneta, and Diesel—just a few of the heavyweight names on his impressive résumé. With contracts across Paris, Milan, London, Barcelona, and Hamburg, he's making his mark on the international fashion scene, but modeling wasn't always on the cards for him. In fact, before getting scouted on Instagram in 2019 by a representative of UNN Models, Sharaf hadn't even considered a career in fashion. In December 2022, he walked the Dior Pre-Fall menswear show at the Pyramids—his industry breakthrough. Now, with six years in the game, a growing global presence, and a few top-secret projects in the works (Argentina and Spain might ring a bell), Sharaf is comfortably carving out his place in European fashion. His personal style? A curated mix of blokecore, heroin-chic, and Y2K, believing that personal style is a form of self-expression rather than a price tag. 'I'm a firm believer in thrifted, upcycled clothing and vintage wear,' he shares to SceneStyled. 'Nothing beats the thrill like finding a designer piece at your local thrift store for a fraction of its price.' In this Selects, he breaks down five looks—each a fun spin on his influences, from football culture to nostalgic streetwear and gothic corporate aesthetics—turning high fashion into something you can actually wear every day. Look One | Bruised Banana 'This outfit is inspired by my unexplainable life-long love for Arsenal Football Club,' he says. 'I built the look around my favorite Arsenal kit of all time—the iconic 1991-93 'Bruised Banana' away kit.' Arsenal x Adidas | 1991-93 Away Kit Julius | Thorn Flared Jeans in Black Onitsuka Tiger | Mexico 66 Yellow/Black Raf Simons | FW 1998-99 Distressed Knitwear Sweater Look Two | Neo-Sharm El Sheikh Dad 'This look is a tribute to every dad who vacationed in Sharm El Sheikh in the 2000s—my father included,' he shares cheekily. 'I took that classic coastal dad aesthetic and gave it a luxury streetwear twist.' Hard Rock Cafe | Oversized Hard Rock Cafe Sharm El Sheikh Shirt Shabab Intl | Gotham Raglan Long Sleeve Jaded London | Cadet Camo Baggy Shorts Gallo | Wool Knee Socks MM6 Maison Margiela X Salomon | ACS Pro Sneakers Look Three | Street Urchin 'This is my everyday style distilled into an outfit—something I would've worn in my late teens or early twenties while hanging out in the streets,' Sharaf unveils. 'The Converse are intentionally worn out and DIYed, with patchwork and hand-drawn illustrations.' Cop Copine | 90s Vintage Long Sleeve Top No Faith Studios | Heavy Wave Denim Givenchy | SS23 Grey Crocodile Leather Belt Converse | Chuck Taylor All Star High-Tops Look Four | Night Shift "This look is a gothic, avant-garde take on office-wear, like if you were heading to your corporate job at Rick Owens.' Tatiana Palnitska | Avant-garde Black Distressed Knit Snap Front Cardigan Bottega Veneta | Shiny Leather Tie In Burgundy Rick Owens | Men's Burgundy Geth Jeans Dirk Bikkemberg | Fall 1996 Bungee Cord Boots Look Five | Snowy Day "With this look, you'll stay warm no matter how low the temperature drops,' the Egyptian model tells SceneStyled. 'It's a fiery outfit for a snowy day, put together with the help of my friend Zeina Soliman.' Walter Van Beirendonck | Graphic-Print Crystal-Embellished Face Mask Stone Island | Ice Knit Thermo-Sensitive Sweater Moncler | Grenoble Tecka Jacket Rosetta Getty | Chocolate Brown Wide Leg Leather Trousers Canada Goose | Glacier Trail Sneaker High
