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  • Global Covid caseload tops 480.8 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 480.8 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 480.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.12 million and vaccinations to over 10.87 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

    In its latest update on Monday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 480,897,085 and 6,123,409, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,870,749,502.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,954,418 and 976,702, according to the CSSE.

    India accounts for the second highest caseload at 43,019,453.

    ALSO READ: Global Covid caseload tops 480 mn

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are Brazil (29,849,740) France (25,216,913), the UK (20,848,913), Germany (19,492,672), Russia (17,504,537), Turkey (14,800,677), Italy (14,364,723), South Korea (12,003,054) and Spain (11,451,676), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Brazil (659,159), India (521,004), Russia (360,021), Mexico (322,735), Peru (212,128), the UK (165,046), Italy (158,782), Indonesia (154,570), France (142,705), Iran (139,865), Colombia (139,573), Argentina (127,909), Germany (127,599), Poland (114,828), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (102,392).

  • Global Covid caseload tops 480 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 480 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 480 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.12 million and vaccinations to over 10.86 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

    In its latest update on Sunday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 480,076,170 and 6,120,910, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,868,156,560.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,946,097 and 976,652, according to the CSSE.

    India accounts for the second highest caseload at 43,018,032.

    ALOS READ: Global Covid caseload tops 475.4 mn

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are Brazil (29,839,103) France (24,106,739), the UK (20,848,913), Germany (19,492,672), Russia (17,481,799), Turkey (14,789,483), Italy (14,304,111), South Korea (11,815,841) and Spain (11,451,676), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Brazil (659,046), India (520,855), Russia (359,693), Mexico (322,432), Peru (212,022), the UK (165,046), Italy (158,700), Indonesia (154,343), France (142,664), Iran (139,865), Colombia (139,544), Argentina (127,846), Germany (127,599), Poland (114,736), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (102,392).

  • Global Covid caseload tops 475.4 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 475.4 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 475.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.10 million and vaccinations to over 10.83 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

    In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 475,487,321 and 6,104,135, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,835,408,732.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,844,364 and 974,827, according to the CSSE.

    India accounts for the second highest caseload at 43,012,749.

    ALSO READ: Global Covid caseload tops 473.9 mn

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are Brazil (29,738,362) France (24,683,075), the UK (20,669,099), Germany (19,111,167), Russia (17,408,475), Turkey (14,743,437), Italy (14,070,450), Spain (11,378,784) and South Korea (10,822,836), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Brazil (658,286), India (516,605), Russia (358,510), Mexico (322,119), Peru (211,944), the UK (164,712), Italy (158,254), Indonesia (154,221), France (142,362), Iran (139,802), Colombia (139,508), Argentina (127,752), Germany (127,246), Poland (114,480), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (102,053).

  • His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Obaid Al Marri opens GISEC GLOBAL 2022

    His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Obaid Al Marri opens GISEC GLOBAL 2022

    Middle East and North Africa’s most influential cybersecurity event welcomes more than 300 leading cybersecurity companies from over 100 countries…reports Asian Lite News

    His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Obaid Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, today opened GISEC GLOBAL 2022, the Middle East and North Africa’s most influential and connected cybersecurity event, reuniting international industry experts at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

    His Excellency toured the three-day event accompanied by dignitaries including His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government and His Excellency Hamad Al Mansoori, Director General, Dubai Digital.

    With more than 300 global cybersecurity brands showcasing cutting-edge technologies, GISEC GLOBAL 2022 is hosting leading international and regional innovators such as Huawei, Spire Solutions, Microsoft and Etisalat on how to tackle increasing threats resulting from a rise in remote working and rapidly accelerated digitalisation.

    Visitors to GISEC 2022 will benefit from a packed three-day conference programme featuring 200 renowned industry speakers analysing the most pressing cybersecurity issues. CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, regulators and policymakers across government, finance, healthcare, telecom, energy and utilities will set forth innovative strategies for a robust, cyber-resilient ecosystem that inspires trust in the digital economy.

    GISEC GLOBAL 2022 is organised in close partnership with the UAE’s most influential cyber entities, including the UAE Cyber Security Council, Dubai Electronic Security Centre, Dubai Police, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and will curate and prioritise the region’s strategic cybersecurity agendas.

    The UAE Cyber Security Council will host the Global Cybersecurity Congress and the first ever National Bug Bounty programme, hosting over 100 international ethical hackers, while dedicated conference tracks will probe the cybersecurity landscapes in Saudi Arabia and Africa, while the GISEC Inspire Conference will focus on the importance of women in the industry.

    On-site registration for GISEC GLOBAL 2022 will not be available; registration must be completed in advance via www.gisec.ae

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  • Global Covid caseload tops 473.9 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 473.9 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 473.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.09 million and vaccinations to over 10.81 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

    In its latest update on Wednesday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 473,942,775 and 6,098,277, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,818,596,323.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,803,443 and 973,213, according to the CSSE.

    The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (43,010,971 infections and 516,543 deaths), followed by Brazil (29,691,641 infections and 658,005 deaths).

    ALSO READ: Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are France (24,528,957), the UK (20,565,813), Germany (18,966,662), Russia (17,382,051), Turkey (14,726,276), Italy (13,992,092) and Spain (11,378,784), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Russia (358,093), Mexico (322,107), Peru (211,924), the UK (164,516), Italy (158,101), Indonesia (154,062), France (142,248), Iran (139,735), Colombia (139,489), Argentina (127,675), Germany (127,092), Poland (114,355), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (102,053).

  • Sheikh Abdullah, GCC chief discuss regional, global issues

    Sheikh Abdullah, GCC chief discuss regional, global issues

    Sheikh Abdullah and Dr. Al-Hajraf discussed regional and global issues and developments, as well as ways to bolster joint GCC action…reports Asian Lite News

    Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has received Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States, at Expo 2020 Dubai.

    During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Dr. Al-Hajraf discussed regional and global issues and developments, as well as ways to bolster joint GCC action.

    The sides also reviewed the outputs of the GCC’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, and the role of the GCC Pavilion in spotlighting the heritage, history, achievements and future plans of GCC countries.

    H.H. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the GCC’s key role in tackling the common challenges facing its member countries, as well as strengthening the strategic and fraternal between them to ensure a prosperous future peoples for their peoples.

    Meanwhile, Sheikh Abdullah also met Dr. Robert Habeck, German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, at Expo 2020 Dubai.

    During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Dr. Habeck discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and joint cooperation in all fields, including economic, trade, investment and energy.

    Sheikh Abdullah, GCC chief discuss regional, global issues (WAM)

    The sides also discussed a number of issues of common interest, including energy and the importance of stabilising the world’s energy and food markets, and exchanged views on the latest developments in the regional and international arenas, developments in the Ukraine crisis and ways to resolve the conflict.

    ALSO READ: Abdullah bin Zayed receives Speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives at Expo 2020

    Dr. Robert Habek reviewed the participation of the Federal Republic of Germany in Expo 2020 Dubai and its important role in exploring promising prospects for cooperation in vital sectors.

    Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of Dr. Robert Habek, stressing the importance of the strategic relations and developing them to serve the interests of their countries and peoples.

    The meeting was attended by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Hafsa Abdullah Mohammed Al Ulama, UAE Ambassador to Germany.

  • Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 472 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 472 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.09 million and vaccinations to over 10.80 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

    In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 472,048,486 and 6,093,516, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,806,178,972.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,775,780 and 972,603, according to the CSSE.

    The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (43,009,390 infections and 516,510 deaths), followed by Brazil (29,650,082 infections and 657,595 deaths).

    ALSO READ: Global Covid caseload tops 470.6 mn

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are France (24,352,817), the UK (20,470,351), Germany (18,810,035), Russia (17,356,036), Turkey (14,708,850), Italy (13,895,188) and Spain (11,324,637), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Russia (357,634), Mexico (322,072), Peru (211,865), the UK (164,266), Italy (157,904), Indonesia (153,892), France (142,119), Iran (139,662), Colombia (139,471), Argentina (127,599), Germany (126,933), Poland (114,221), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (101,703).

  • Global Covid caseload tops 470.6 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 470.6 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 470.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.07 million and vaccinations to over 10.79 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite Bews

    In its latest update on Monday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 470,646,813 and 6,077,482, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,795,324,448.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,728,165 and 971,162, according to the CSSE.

    ALOS READ: Global Covid caseload tops 465.3 mn

    The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (43,007,841 infections and 516,479 deaths), followed by Brazil (29,637,814 infections and 657,495 deaths).

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are France (24,323,239), the UK (20,243,940), Germany (18,730,442), Russia (17,327,694), Turkey (14,693,917), Italy (13,861,743) and Spain (11,324,637), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Russia (357,234), Mexico (322,072), Peru (211,814), the UK (164,099), Italy (157,785), Indonesia (153,738), France (153,738), Iran (139,610), Colombia (139,452), Argentina (127,494), Germany (126,920), Poland (114,218), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (101,703).

  • Dubai to host global cybersecurity experts

    Dubai to host global cybersecurity experts

    The event will be held until 23rd March, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)…reports Asian Lite News

    GISEC Global 2022, the region’s largest and most influential cybersecurity event, opens today with government leaders, the world’s top cybersecurity companies and international experts collaborating to curate regional cybersecurity agendas. GISEC Global will focus on this year’s key theme of “Enabling Future Cybercities: Everything Enabling, Everything Secure.”

    Featuring more than 300 exhibitors and attracting 10,000 industry professionals, business leaders and changemakers from more than 70 countries, the event will be held until 23rd March, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

    The event will feature more than 200 high-calibre speakers, including national cybersecurity leaders, tech pioneers, policymakers, researchers, and intelligence heads.

    The UAE Cyber Security Council will host the annual Global Cybersecurity Congress to unify efforts at the local, national, and global cross-sector levels. In addition, the Congress will help shape national security and defence strategies to combat evolving threats, while also providing a multitude of training workshops for industry professionals.

    Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government, said, “We look forward to driving meaningful dialogue around technology, innovation and cybersecurity practices, to increase international collaboration and information-sharing to strengthen the region’s cybersecurity posture.”

    The three-day event is split across five stages and will feature a Government Stage hosted by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC), and new content tracks focusing on healthcare, telecoms, critical infrastructure, and finance.

    Yousef Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General of the DESC, said, “We look forward this year to our participation at GISEC Global 2022 as the official cybersecurity partner to showcase the centre’s most recent initiatives, in line with the visionary objectives set by our leaders in making Dubai the safest city in cyberspace and a step in our journey to safeguard future solutions and support the technological progress and smart transformation, as well as mapping the centre’s achievements on a global scale in cybersecurity.”

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    In support of the UAE Cybersecurity Council National Bug Bounty Programme, more than 100 international ethical hackers will take part in the GISEC Bug Bounty initiative, where they will be tasked with hacking, identifying, and fixing certain software flaws in several different scenarios and mainframes, including electric cars, mobile phones, and drones.

    Among numerous country pavilions, the show is also set to host industry leaders, such as Microsoft, Huawei, Spire Solutions, and newcomers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco Security, Honeywell, Checkpoint, and many more.

  • Global Covid caseload tops 465.3 mn

    Global Covid caseload tops 465.3 mn

    The global coronavirus caseload has topped 465.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.06 million and vaccinations to over 10.75 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

    In its latest update on Friday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 465,339,841 and 6,064,498, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,755,384,735.

    The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 79,631,708 and 968,329, according to the CSSE.

    The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (42,998,938 infections and 516,072 deaths), followed by Brazil (29,488,777 infections and 656,231 deaths).

    ALSO READ: Global Covid caseload tops 463.6 mn

    The other countries with over 10 million cases are France (23,946,847), the UK (20,059,335), Russia (17,196,841), Germany (17,821,440), Turkey (14,623,028), Italy (13,563,466) and Spain (11,260,040), the CSSE figures showed.

    The nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Russia (355,267), Mexico (321,375), Peru (211,619), the UK (163,833), Italy (157,314), Indonesia (152,975), France (141,640), Colombia (139,361), Iran (139,289), Argentina (127,334), Germany (126,230), Poland (113,773), Ukraine (112,459) and Spain (101,416).