Misk, Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement

Aspects of cooperation include launching empowering initiatives and training 300 young men and women in various skills. SPA
Aspects of cooperation include launching empowering initiatives and training 300 young men and women in various skills. SPA
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Misk, Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement

Aspects of cooperation include launching empowering initiatives and training 300 young men and women in various skills. SPA
Aspects of cooperation include launching empowering initiatives and training 300 young men and women in various skills. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) signed a partnership agreement with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation on the sidelines of the Misk Global Forum organized by Misk on the Al-Bujairi hill in the historic district of Diriyah under the slogan “Think and Impact.”

Forum participants included leaders, thinkers, innovators, and creators from around the world.

The Misk Foundation was represented by Executive Vice President Eng. Omar Najjar, and the Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation was represented by Executive Director Jamal bin Juwaireb.

The agreement aims to strengthen the strategic partnership, integrate efforts to serve beneficiaries, and create a positive and constructive impact to empower young men and women in various key fields.

Aspects of cooperation include launching empowering initiatives and training 300 young men and women in various skills through training materials developed in cooperation with Coursera and the United Nations Development Program. It also includes empowering beneficiaries by providing programs that enhance the cognitive potential of Arab youth.



EU Countries Back Softer Car CO2 Emissions Targets

 Motorists drive past traffic lights that stopped working following a power outage in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP)
Motorists drive past traffic lights that stopped working following a power outage in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP)
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EU Countries Back Softer Car CO2 Emissions Targets

 Motorists drive past traffic lights that stopped working following a power outage in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP)
Motorists drive past traffic lights that stopped working following a power outage in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP)

European Union government have agreed to softer EU CO2 emissions targets for cars and vans that will allow automakers more time to comply and should reduce potential fines.

European car manufacturers warned existing targets to be met this year could result in fines of up to 15 billion euros ($17.0 billion), given the goals rely on selling more electric vehicles, a segment where they lag Chinese and US rivals.

Following heavy lobbying, the European Commission proposed allowing automakers to meet the targets based on their average emissions over the period 2025-2027, rather than just this year.

The proposed change requires approval from the European Parliament and the Council, the grouping of EU members.

The parliament is expected to approve the adjustment in a vote on Thursday after agreeing to fast-track the process.