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U.K govt commits £1.9m to boost West Africa’s science, technology
The UK Government’s West Africa Research and Innovation Hub (WARIH) says it has launched Sankore, a 1.9 million-pound initiative to boost innovation and technology across West Africa. The British Deputy Commission’s Office in Lagos disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. It said that the UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, made the call for creative proposals for the project…
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FESCIOF concludes after convening more than 100 international organizations, forging a roadmap for effective collaboration and sustainable solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Future of Education, Science, and Culture International Organizations Forum (FESCIOF) successfully ended its inaugural convening in Riyadh, uniting for the first time the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) plus more than 100 international organizations,…
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Africa
STARS OF SCIENCE RETURNS FOR SEASON 14
Doha, Qatar — Arab innovators looking to transform ideas into inventions with the guidance of experts are set to begin their journey in the latest edition of Stars of Science, premiering on September 2. Seven candidates from across the Arab world will be invited to Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) – Qatar Foundation’s (QF) technology hub, and home to…
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Technology
Science & Tech: Is your TV watching you?
FBI warns US citizens that connected televisions can provide hackers a window into their homes ─ encouraging owners to stick TAPE over their smart TV cameras. For many people, watching television is a beloved pastime — but could your smart TV be watching you in return? As discount smart TVs fly off the shelves in Cyber Monday sales, the FBI…
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