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Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE strengthens intellectual property ties with Spain, Morocco
The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed two agreements with Spain and Morocco to strengthen cooperation in industrial property rights. The two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office and Morocco's Office of Industrial and Commercial Property will focus on patent registration, digital transformation and the use of AI. It was formalised during the UAE participated in the Sixty-Sixth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, highlighted that the collaboration represents a significant milestone in exchanging technical knowledge, streamlining registration procedures and adopting modern compliance standards. The move aligns with the UAE's strategy to expand international IP partnerships and strengthen its innovation infrastructure.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson urges focus on Human Dignity in Anti-Corruption Fight on Africa Anti-Corruption Day 2025
On the occasion of the 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, urges all African Union Member States to underscore human dignity in their anti-corruption strategies. The 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated under the theme, Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption. The commemoration held annually on 11 July, aligns this year with the overarching AU theme for 2025: "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations." The Chairperson emphasizes that corruption is not merely an economic crime but a direct assault on human dignity and security as it robs countries of their potential and individuals of their dignity. Corruption undermines trust in our institutions, diverts resources meant for development, and perpetuates inequality and poverty. The Chairperson highlights that corruption strips citizens, particularly women, youth , children and the most vulnerable, of their fundamental rights, freedoms, and opportunities to thrive, leading to tragic consequences like increased maternal mortality due to diverted health funds or lack of basic education for children. The Chairperson highlights the intrinsic link between the fight against corruption and the broader pursuit of justice and reparations. He notes that just as the continent seeks to address historical injustices through reparations, it must equally dismantle contemporary corrupt systems that perpetuate indignity and injustice. The 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day theme seeks to sensitize Africans of the importance to examine our history, and to shape our shared future, based on the dignity of people. The Chairperson reiterates that the African Union has prioritized the fight against corruption as a cornerstone of its Agenda 2063, envisioning an Africa where integrity, accountability, and transparency prevail. He stresses that the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC), adopted 22 years ago, remains the guiding framework. He urges Member States to continue aligning national legislation and strategies with its principles, particularly Article 2(4), which enjoins State Parties to promote socio-economic development by removing obstacles to the enjoyment of economic, social, and cultural rights, as well as civil and political rights. The AU Chairperson calls for immediate action by Member States to fulfil their commitment to effectively tackle corruption and implement measures that apply a human rights lens in prevention and enforcement. He also calls for unity to dismantle corruption's structures and build a continent where human dignity is protected and celebrated. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
Bloomberg
08-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
EU Weighs €100 Billion Fund for Ukraine in Next Budget Proposal
The European Union is considering setting up a €100 billion ($117 billion) fund to support Ukraine as its war with Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion shows no signs of ending. The money may become part of the EU's proposal for its next seven-year budget, which is due to be presented later this month, according to people familiar with the matter. If accepted by member states as part of budgetary negotiations, the funding would start being disbursed in 2028 to maintain steady financial assistance to the war-torn country, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Bloomberg
24-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
EU Nations Seek New Carbon Market Changes to Prevent High Prices
A group of European Union countries want changes to the region's new carbon market in order to prevent a surge in prices that could trigger a backlash against ambitious climate measures. Member states including Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Italy are seeking steps such as early auctions of permits and stronger price controls in the EU cap-and-trade carbon program for transport and heating fuels, according to a draft document seen by Bloomberg News. The EU is due to start the Emissions Trading System 2 in 2027, complementing the existing ETS1 system that covers manufacturers, airlines and shipping.
Finextra
11-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Begin with the End in Mind. Crystallised.: By Bo Harald
This particular End is a Trust Infrastructure where: All citizens can download – and most have - at least one general purpose identity building wallet free of charge in all EU Member states. All public sectors and progressive enterprises have installed organisation wallets and use (only) these to send and receive a wide range of verifiable data to and from each others and citizens and to sign documents. Most enterprises and a many citizens have used their wallets also for employing and empowering ID-wallet carrying AI-agents. Mission completed… But what should I do today ? As an employee in the public sector you will see to it that: a suitable organisation wallet is taken in use from the market without delay, all organisations, citizens and AI-agents are told that wallets will become the sole interfacefor exchanging verfied credentials, that new issuing and verification processes are in place and integration of chosen wallet to own data storage have started If you work in an enterprise you will see to it that: your organisation and business association understands the big improvements in productivity, customer value, security and risk management the organisation wallets will enable, a suitable organisation wallet is taken in use from the market witout delay all suppliers, customers, staff and public sector units are told that wallets will become your sole interface for exchanging verifiablecredentials, that only verifiably identified AI-agents with verifiable tasks will be dealt with As a citizen you will:
