To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and assist its energy transformation goals, the Vietnamese government plans to introduce electricity price subsidies at EV charging stations. The subsidy plan, which is anticipated to be submitted for approval by mid-September, is part of Vietnam's overall strategy to become carbon neutral by 2050. Vietnam, home to rising EV manufacturer VinFast, now has slightly more than 150,000 EV charging points, the majority of which are operated by VinFast. The government intends to develop and diversify this network to make EV charging more economical
In the first half of 2024, Oman significantly increased international visitors, with an estimated two million visits—a 7% rise from the previous year—to the country. With 578,351 visitors, Emiratis made up the largest group. Indians (316,890), Yemenis (107,705), Germans (83,054), and British citizens (49,069) came next. Oman welcomed 141,188 GCC citizens, 91,038 Asians, 16,520 Europeans, 5,582 Americans, 5,523 Africans, 41,281 other Arabs, and 1,090 visitors from Oceania in June alone. The number of individuals departing the country decreased somewhat, from 4.1 million in 2023 to four
Carvings on a stone pillar at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, going back approximately 13,000 years, could be the world's oldest sun-and-moon calendar. This calendar, which consists of 365 V-shaped symbols, most likely represents a year with 12 lunar months and an additional 11 days, maybe indicating a significant comet strike. The pillar's markings were documented in a July 24 article published in Time and Mind, after being discovered at this southern Turkish site noted for its exquisite temple engravings. Along with the "V" markings, the researchers discovered a sculpture of a "bird-like beast"
Severe rainfall in Brazil has uncovered what may be one of the earliest recorded remains of a dinosaur. This "almost fully preserved" dinosaur fossil was discovered in a reservoir in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul and is thought to be approximately 233 million years old. Researchers believe the fossil goes back to the Triassic Period when the Earth's continents united to form Pangea. Researchers believe the fossil belongs to the Herrerasauridae family, a type of predatory dinosaur that grew to reach roughly 2.5 meters long. These dinosaurs previously roamed the regions that a
The 7th Burj CEO Awards & Business Summit trademarked and pioneered by one of the largest networking organizations in the world, CEO Clubs Network, will be celebrating the outstanding achievements of CEOs and organizations from around the world. Under the theme “Bridging Continents, Celebrating Excellence,” this prestigious event will take place over five days and four nights in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, in collaboration with its local partner Manifesto Group, from October 22-26, 2024. The Burj CEO Awards, known as the “Oscars” of the business world, is an estee
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths anticipates reaching 100 million annual passengers by 2027, despite current global aircraft supply chain issues. "We expect these challenges to be resolved by late 2026 or early 2027," Griffiths told Gulf News, stressing that delays in aircraft deliveries have hampered airline capacity. The confidence comes after Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced a record 44.9 million passengers in the first half of 2024, with a forecast of 91.8 million for the entire year, exceeding the 2018 record. To deal with rising traffic, Griffiths announced intentions
Archaeologists discovered 2,500-year-old gold troves hidden in dozens of intact tombs in Egypt's ancient necropolis. The site is remarkably free of looting, with hoards of bronze coins, gold foil, and sculptures depicting deities such as Isis, Bastet, and Horus. This amazing discovery provides insights into ancient Egyptian rituals and customs during the 26th Dynasty, which lasted from 644 to 525 BCE. The necropolis, dating from the Late Period of ancient Egypt, served as the final resting place for both commoners and wealthy persons. The tombs, which were constructed with mud brick for co
President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere presented President Droupadi Murmu with "The Order of Fiji," Fiji's highest civilian award. This honour was given to her during her historic three-day state visit to Fiji, which was the first by an Indian head of state. Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) of India's Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the honour's significance, citing President Murmu's address to the Fijian Parliament and interactions with the Indian community in Suva. When she arrived, the Fiji Military Police presented her with a Guard of Honour, and Prime Minister Sitiveni
Before the asteroid's collision in a 2022 planetary defence test, NASA's DART mission took high-resolution pictures of the asteroid Dimorphos and its companion Didymos. These photographs have allowed scientists to investigate the creation of binary asteroid systems, which consist of a parent asteroid and a secondary moonlet orbiting around it. Didymos' analysis indicates that it formed approximately 12.5 million years ago, most likely from the asteroid belt that lies between Mars and Jupiter. Dimorphos, on the other hand, formed about 300,000 years ago. Astronomer Maurizio Pajola claims th
In an interesting YouTube video, the British Museum revealed an astonishing artefact known as the world's oldest map. Irving Finkel, a philologist, assyriologist, and curator in the museum's Middle East section, unveiled this 2,900-year-old treasure. The map, made of clay in ancient Mesopotamia, offers a unique glimpse into how early civilisations portrayed their world. Although the map was partial, as is the case with many cuneiform tablets, Finkel and his student Edith Horsley were able to locate and reintegrate a critical missing section. This discovery not only completed the map, but a