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Scientists design windows that convert sunlight into wireless Internet

Saudi scientists have coded sunlight into an Internet signal thanks to a specially adapted glass window.

07/12/2022

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Prototypes for Humanity: 100 ideas to change the world

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In Dubai, we hear from some of the brightest young academic minds across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania as the event showcases 100 original, impactful, and innovative ideas created by students and recent graduates from around the world.

07/12/2022

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3 Golden rules for scaling businesses

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In an interview with Euronews, Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and founder at Psyonic, a company manufacturing the world’s first touch-sensing bionic hand, shares his top tips for scaling up

07/12/2022

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Beyond rivalry, shared passion brings football fans together in Dubai

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Beyond the big tournaments, football is pursued all year round in Dubai at supporters’ clubs, live events and football academies established by professional players

07/12/2022

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Food for thought: how AI is reducing waste in restaurants

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Food waste management company Winnow estimates that its AI-powered tools have already saved 61,000 tons of Co2, equivalent to 36,512,500 meals, worth €42 million

07/12/2022

Sport

Morocco knock Spain out on penalties to reach historic quarter-finals

The teams were closely matched through a nail-biting clash, with Spain having more of the ball but Morocco creating the better openings. Morocco will next face Portugal in the quarter-finals.

06/12/2022

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Watch: Flying robots are picking fruit in Israel

The robots fly around and pick fruit straight off the trees, depositing them in a bin. An Israeli start-up is replacing farmhands with flying robots who do the picking themselves.

06/12/2022

Israel

Al Jazeera takes killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to the ICC

Any person or group can file a complaint to the ICC prosecutor for investigation, but the Hague-based court is not obliged to take them on. Israel said it would not cooperate with any external probe into Abu Akleh's death.

06/12/2022

Turkey

Turkish opposition lawmaker hospitalised after brawl in parliament

MPs came to blows on Tuesday during a tense debate about next year's budget.

06/12/2022

Israel

Al Jazeera asks court to investigate killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

The news outlet has accused Israel of specifically targeting its journalists.

06/12/2022

Travel News

Qatar’s only off licence requires a permit and appointment to enter

Fans say alcohol and the World Cup go ‘hand in hand’ - here’s how they’re navigating Qatar’s strict rules.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Football fever spreads among 'real deal' Indian fans beyond Qatar

Meet the Indian football fans who've travelled from far and wide to show their support for their favourite teams in Doha.

06/12/2022

Qatar

Morocco makes history by knocking Spain out of the World Cup

"Its a moment of history," one Morrocan fan told Euronews.

06/12/2022

Sport

Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals

Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.

05/12/2022

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Watch: Bahrain festival season opens celebrating art, food, and music

The festival took place at the Bahrain Fort built over 5,000 years ago.

05/12/2022

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Japan's rubbish collecting football fans become World Cup stars

Japanese trash-picking football fans are becoming a phenomenon in Qatar and a role model football fans at the World Cup.

05/12/2022

Syria

Two dead as police and protesters clash in southern Syria

A protester and a policeman were killed on Sunday in Sweida, Syria, as security forces cracked down on a rare demonstration against poor living conditions.

05/12/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: Croatia beats Japan, Brazil thrashes South Korea

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Monday -- at a glance.

05/12/2022

Sport

England beats Senegal 3-0 and reaches quarter-finals

England will now face France in the semifinals after eliminating Senegal from the tournament. Poland has also been knocked out.

04/12/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: Kylian Mbappé leads France past Poland 3-1

France booked their spot in the quarter-finals after a convincing 3-1 victory over Poland.

04/12/2022

Sport

England to meet France in quarter-finals after Senegal and Poland wins

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Sunday -- at a glance.

04/12/2022

Qatar

World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi scores, Argentina beats Australia 2-1

Lionel Messi scored in the 34th minute, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Australia.

03/12/2022

Qatar

World Cup : Dutch delight with 3-1 win over US

A volley from Inter Milan's Denzel Dumphries sealed the victory for the Oranje, who will play either Australia or Argentina in the next round.

03/12/2022

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Fans show off keepie uppies skills ahead of the Netherlands vs US

These fans might not have gotten a ticket, but they were certainly entertained ahead of the first round of 16 matches.

03/12/2022

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Desert Barbell: the Middle East's largest powerlifting club

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After joining a gym in Dubai to get in shape, Marco discovered powerlifting and fell in love with it. Now his team is set to represent the UAE at this year's Asian Powerlifting Championships in Dubai.

03/12/2022

Earth News

How it feels to eat lab-grown chicken after 7 years as a vegetarian

I tried cultivated meat while covering COP27 in Egypt - and left hungry to learn more about how big a climate solution it really is.

03/12/2022