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Wadi Wurayah advances in bid for UNESCO World Heritage listing
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The UAE has submitted a UNESCO World Heritage nomination for Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah, a 220-square-kilometer mountain ecosystem with rare species, perennial springs and deep cultural ties.
Fujairah Environment Authority joins UNESCO World Heritage session in Busan
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Fujairah Environment Authority is taking part in the 48th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s nomination for the World Heritage List. The bid underscores the site’s…
Core plug market seen growing to $1.91 billion by 2030
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The core plug market is projected to rise from $1.39 billion in 2025 to $1.91 billion by 2030, driven by oil and gas exploration, mining, industrial automation and automotive production.
Burhanpur’s hidden Mughal-era heritage goes beyond the Taj Mahal link
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Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh is drawing attention for heritage sites that range from a 17th-century underground water system on UNESCO’s Tentative List to forts, mosques and a Mughal garden tied to Mumtaz Mahal.
Next 100 Coalition opposes seabed mining proposal off Virginia coast
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The Next 100 Coalition is opposing a U.S. Interior Department proposal to consider commercial seabed mining in more than 2,700 square miles off Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Fujairah Environment Authority joins UNESCO heritage session as Wadi Wurayah bid advances
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The Fujairah Environment Authority is taking part in the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea, while the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s nomination for the World Heritage List. The reserve’s potential inscription…
Space Force Association shows first NSpC pilot to Space Force leaders
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The Space Force Association and its National Spacepower Center consortium briefed senior U.S. Space Force leaders on a first integrated pilot demonstration on July 21 in Arlington, Virginia.
New salamander species in China honors a six-decade partnership
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Researchers in eastern China have identified a new stout newt from the Huaiyu Mountains, expanding the genus Pachytriton to 11 species and underscoring how much biodiversity remains hidden in subtropical mountain streams.
Yavapai Lodge and The Squire target multigenerational Grand Canyon summer trips
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Yavapai Lodge and The Squire at Grand Canyon are rolling out summer offers and family-focused stays for visitors to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. The pitch: easier access, cooler temperatures and more flexibility for grandparents,…
Wadi Wurayah moves closer to UNESCO World Heritage status
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The UAE has submitted Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah for UNESCO World Heritage consideration, highlighting the reserve’s rare biodiversity, permanent springs and cultural value.
SAR market seen reaching $12.9 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research forecasts the global synthetic aperture radar market will nearly triple to $12.9 billion by 2033, driven by defense spending, Earth observation demand and broader commercial use. North America leads now, while Asia…
Spencer Striker launches free AI docudrama on Al-Khwarizmi
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Spencer Striker Digital Learning has released the first episode of a free 30-part AI-animated docudrama about Al-Khwarizmi, with new episodes rolling out through summer 2026 on YouTube. The series aims to bring the origins of algebra and…
Roger Spitz’s ‘Metaruptions’ gain traction across geopolitics and security
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The Disruptive Futures Institute says Roger Spitz’s 2019 term “Metaruptions” is now appearing in geopolitics, national security, cyber risk and AI research as the world confronts overlapping shocks.
The Adventurous Group spotlights Navajo-led Southwest travel experiences
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The Adventurous Group is pushing cultural and backcountry tourism across Northern Arizona and the greater Grand Circle, including Monument Valley backcountry access, Antelope Canyon tours and aerial routes over Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon….
Carbon capture market seen tripling by 2035 as policy support grows
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The carbon capture and storage market is projected to rise from $3.37 billion in 2026 to $9.81 billion by 2035, fueled by tax credits, carbon pricing and industrial decarbonization mandates.
ViviBook tops €100,000 in ARR as AI book platform targets €1 million
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ViviBook said it has surpassed €100,000 in annual recurring revenue about seven months after launch, with ARR more than doubling in six weeks.
Power Star Entertainment unveils sci-fi film treatment 'Kukulkan: Serpent of the Future'
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Power Star Entertainment’s International Creative Think Tank has introduced Kukulkan: Serpent of the Future, an original feature-film treatment written by Dakota Joe Chauncey and Ken Rice. The project, tied to a companion manuscript in development…
Zerzura reopens in Mleiha with upgraded dune buggies and private desert experiences
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Zerzura will reopen on 15 October 2026 inside Mleiha National Park, offering a more private alternative to mass-market desert safari Dubai trips.
Eros GenAI researchers win Google DeepMind × Kaggle Grand Prize
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Eros Innovation said two Eros GenAI researchers were named among four Grand Prize winners in a Google DeepMind × Kaggle hackathon focused on progress toward AGI. Their GAUGE benchmark tests whether AI models can recognize uncertainty and choose to…
TCG Digital, MSK license PlanQ for radiation oncology
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TCG Digital has licensed Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center intellectual property to commercialize PlanQ, an AI-powered workflow and clinical decision support platform for radiation oncology.
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