Indonesia has imported an additional 1,383 dairy cows from Australia as part of an ambitious initiative to dramatically expand domestic milk production, according to agriculture officials. The latest dairy cow imports arrived on Sunday in Cilacap, Central Java, marking another step in the government’s plan to quadruple national dairy output through enhanced cooperation with smallholder farms. The shipment comprises 1,094 animals imported by private company Lunar Chemplast and 289 cows purchased by Mazaraat Lokanatura Indonesia, the agriculture ministry confirmed on Monday. The cattle are currently undergoing mandatory quarantine and health screening procedures to ensure they are free from diseases such…

The United Arab Emirates and Switzerland strengthened their bilateral relations during a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi on February 3, 2026. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, met with His Excellency Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, to discuss expanding cooperation in key sectors including economy, investment, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati Palace and focused on UAE-Switzerland cooperation opportunities in emerging technologies. During the discussions, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed welcomed President Parmelin and congratulated him on his election as President of the Swiss Confederation for…

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has unveiled a groundbreaking biodiversity laboratory during the World Government Summit 2026, showcasing cutting-edge genetic engineering technologies aimed at protecting endangered species and potentially reviving extinct animals. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The exhibition represents a collaboration between the Museum of the Future and Colossal Biosciences, a global…

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