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ABU DHABI: NIMR, the leading manufacturer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering, a global technology, defence, and engineering group, to build innovative hybrid electric drive (HED) systems to underpin NIMR’s commitment to HED technology, aspiring to be the first manufacturer in the Middle East region to integrate the game-changing power systems to reinforce its leading status as a pioneer in the armoured vehicle industry. Abri du Plessis, CEO of NIMR, and Daniel Lam, Head, Middle East of ST Engineering, signed the MoU at the five-day International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021)…

ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the final day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During his tour, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed toured several national, Arab and international pavilions, where he was briefed by their officials and representatives about the key products and technologies showcased at the event. He spoke to them about the importance of participating in international exhibitions, such as IDEX, which is a key global…

ABU DHABI: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today visited the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), with wide local and international participation. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud toured the pavilions of several national, Arab and international companies and met with several exhibitors and participants, who briefed him about the products they are showcasing and the latest defence industry products and…

Frankfurt: The Olympic Games could return to Australia in 2032 after Brisbane and the state of Queensland was installed as the preferred bidder for the event by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following an executive committee meeting on Wednesday. IOC president Thomas Bach told a news conference the decision “was not a decision against anybody, according to dpa international. “This is just a decision in favour of one interested party at this moment in time.” Preferred status means the IOC will negotiate exclusively with the Australian bid in a blow to a possible German bid with the Rhine-Ruhr area. “I’m very pleased that very early on…

Manama: Information Affairs Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi, has lauded the meeting of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with the editors-in-chief of local newspapers, praising HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s comprehensive modern vision on ways to develop government work, and strengthen security, justice and rule of law, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The minister stressed that HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister has set the priorities of national action with sincere resolve, unified Team Bahrain spirit and an ambitious vision that calls…

Valletta: Prosecutors in Malta charged two men on Wednesday with supplying the bomb used to kill journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Caruana Galizia, a journalist and blogger described as a “one-woman Wikileaks,” was assassinated in October 2017 using a car bomb that blew up as she was leaving her countryside home. Robert Agius and Jamie Vella pleaded not guilty to complicity in Caruana Galizia’s murder, possessing explosives and forming part of a criminal organization, dpa reported. They were among four men hauled to court late on Wednesday night to face charges related to Caruana Galizia’s murder case as well as the 2015 assassination of…

Manama: The General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI) has obtained ISO 10002:2018 in the field of in the field of complaints management. The Bureau Veritas, a company specialised in testing, inspection and certification, granthed the certificate after conducting an impartial and independent audit of the systems followed in all GOSI departments. GOSI obtained ISO 31000: 2009 certification in risk management in addition to ISO 9001: 2008 in quality management, and ISO 27001 certification in information technology security and confidentiality. GOSI stressed keenness to enhance customers’ satisfaction by identifying the needs and expectations of complainants and addressing them in an optimal way, thus facilitating…

Washington: Pfizer announced Thursday that it has begun studying a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, part of a strategy to guard against mutated versions of the coronavirus, said an AP report. Health authorities say first-generation COVID-19 vaccines still protect against variants that are emerging in different parts of the world. But manufacturers are starting to prepare now in case a more vaccine-resistant mutation comes along. Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year. It wants to determine if an additional booster shot given six to…

New Delhi: India on Thursday rolled out new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites to make them more accountable for the online content shared on their platforms, giving the government more power to police it. The Information Technology Ministry said the new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful. The regulations include a strict oversight mechanism that would allow the government to ban content affecting “the sovereignty and integrity of India.”, said an AP report. The regulations would also require social media companies to assist investigations by India’s…

Berlin: Digital vaccination certificates enabling people to travel in Europe despite the coronavirus pandemic will probably be available before the summer, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after a virtual EU summit. “Everyone agreed that we need a digital vaccination certificate,” Merkel told a press conference on Thursday, adding the EU Commission would need around three months to create the technical basis for such documents, said Reuters.