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Faraday <b>Future</b> Advances Middle East EAI Robotics Strategy Through Strategic Cooperation ...
Faraday Future Advances Middle East EAI Robotics Strategy Through Strategic Cooperation with Local UAE and GCC Ecosystem Partners Published Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 2 p.m. Updated Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 2:02 p.m. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 7, 2026-- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today announced continued progress in its Middle East EAI robotics commercialization strategy through strategic cooperation frameworks and regional ecosystem collaboration across the UAE, GCC, and potentially the broader MENA region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260707311651/en/ Faraday Future Advances Middle East EAI Robotics Strategy Through Strategic Cooperation with Local UAE and GCC Ecosystem Partners Faraday Future Mobility Trading L.L.C., FF’s UAE-based regional business hub for intelligent mobility and robotics products across the Middle East and GCC markets, is working to build a stronger local foundation for FF’s EAI robotics business. The Company’s regional cooperation includes strategic cooperation memoranda with Chinese Entrepreneurs General Association Co. LLC (“CGCC”) and Action To Action Trading LLC (“Action To Action”), as well as regional ecosystem cooperation opportunities with Ibtikar Robotics. The strategic significance of these cooperation frameworks goes beyond individual channel expansion. They are expected to help FF establish a more structured regional commercialization pathway covering market access, partner development, customer engagement, project opportunities, technical support, after-sales service, and ecosystem collaboration. This structure may support FF in moving from product introduction toward broader real-world deployment and long-term commercial scaling in the Middle East. As a U.S.-based Physical AI and EAI robotics company, FF views the Middle East as an important strategic region for global robotics commercialization. The region’s strong focus on AI, smart cities, education innovation, automation, public sector modernization, and digital transformation provides meaningful opportunities for FF
Multi-objective optimization approach for energy efficient clustering and routing in wireless ...
Abstract A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) refers to the network of spatially dispersed sensors that records and monitors physical conditions of an environment and forwards the obtained data to Base Station (BS). These networks are widely employed in applications like smart cities, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation. However, minimizing delay in energy-efficient clustering and routing is challenging because energy constraints often require sensors to enter low-power states, which causes delays in communication. Therefore, effective energy management and selection of optimal multi-hop routing paths are essential to minimize delays and prevent network congestion. This research proposes Multi-Objective Di-Strategy GrayLag Goose Optimization (MO-DSGGO) to optimize energy efficiency and reduce delay via effective clustering and routing in WSN. Logistic mapping and symmetric adaptive division population are the di strategies, which are used for population initialization and balancing exploration, which enhance diversity and effectively search the solution space. Distance between Cluster Head (CH) and BS, intra-cluster distance, node degree, average delay during transmission, and residual energy are the multi-objectives, which are utilized as fitness functions for CH and route path selection. MO-DSGGO achieves less delay of 0.176 ms and reduced energy consumption of 7.2 J for scenario 2 with 100 nodes and network size of \(\:1200\times\:1200\) mts and obtains throughput of 95% in scenario 7 with 250 nodes and \(\:100\times\:100{\:m}^{2}\) in MATLAB R2020b. These improvements represent clear superiority over existing methods like Energy Optimization Routing by applying an improved Artificial Bee Colony (EOR-iABC) and Energy Optimization Approach Medium access control Routing Cross-Layer (EOAMRCL). Also, the proposed method obtains better convergence analysis that represents rapid and more stable performance. MO-DSGGO achieves longer node lifetime of 97.272% with Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR) of 95.38%, and throughput of 14,297 BPS compared to Energy Efficient Lifetime-aware Cluster-based Routing (EELCR) that demonstrates more reliable and efficient network utilization. Similar
4 takeaways from the NLIHC national renter survey | Multifamily Dive
22.7 million. That’s how many renters are considered cost-burdened in the U.S., each spending more than 30% of their income to keep a roof over their heads, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies 2026 State of the Nation’s Housing report. It’s a record high, surging by 2.3 million since 2019. This year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition launched a 2025 national renter survey to home in on renters’ experiences. The survey was conducted between July and December 2025. Here are four takeaways from the report for local government leaders. Low-income renters face heightened housing instability It’s well documented that the affordable housing crisis impacts the nation’s lowest-income households the most. An estimated 11 million low-income households are competing for less than 4 million housing options within their price range, according to JCHS. The NLIHC survey details the instability such renters face, with one in five renters earning below $25,000 reporting moving at least three times in the past two years, compared with 7.1% of movers at or above that income level. Overall, about 30 million adult renters moved at least once in the past two years, the survey found, with 64% doing so just once. Many renters are hitting a wall with housing assistance Nine in 10 renters receiving some form of housing assistance had incomes below $50,000, according to the survey. “Housing assistance provided by federal, state, and local governments plays a critical role in keeping renters stably housed as rising rents remain out of reach for so many households,” the report states. However, around 5.7 million renters surveyed said they or someone in their household applied for housing assistance in the past two years and did not receive it. Among those who applied and did not receive assistance, 37.8% were denied assistance, 36.8% were
The power of collaboration: How we can reduce traffic congestion
July 7, 2026 Neha Arora and Aboudy Kreidieh, Software Engineers, Google Research We demonstrate the effect of network-aware routing in navigation apps on improving network efficiency. Vehicle transportation underpins much of modern life, enabling the movement of goods and people, productivity, and economic growth. However, the costs are high: drivers spend an average of 2.6 years of their life on the road, and private cars and vans now account for around 10% of global CO2 emissions. Hence, the efficient use of transportation networks is of paramount importance. Can road traffic routing be managed system-wide the way aviation manages airspace or the internet routes data packets? While ground transportation has historically lacked a physical control tower, digital platforms offer a powerful glimpse into a more coordinated future. The proliferation of navigation services, connected vehicles, smart cities, and autonomous vehicles all provide opportunities to improve both measurement and optimization of transportation resources. Google Research has already demonstrated the power of infrastructure-level intervention with Project Green Light, which uses AI to optimize city traffic lights. Unfortunately, optimizing vehicle networks has proven challenging. While individual vehicle routing is standard across all the top navigation products, optimizing routing system-wide is not yet present. Although theoretical models for network optimization exist, large-scale empirical validation remains limited, thereby hindering forward progress. In “Urban congestion relief experiments through routing-app interventions”, published in Nature Cities, we present the first large-scale, real-world study into the use of navigation platforms to improve traffic. We show that coordinating even a small fraction of trips to disperse traffic can measurably improve driving speeds and reduce emissions for the entire city. It also establishes an experimentation framework for evolving from individual trip optimization toward a cooperative routing paradigm that enhances total network efficiency. We ran an experiment in 10 major US cities to demonstrate
Civic administrations of Melbourne and Bengaluru partners in pioneering <b>smart city</b> innovations
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia underscores deep strategic realignments, a powerful municipal bridge is transforming how the premier urban centres of India and Australia prepare for a technology-driven future. In a major milestone for decentralised diplomacy, the civic administrations of Melbourne and Bengaluru have formally established a collaborative partnership to pioneer smart city innovations. The structured framework of this innovative city-to-city alliance was set in motion by a landmark visit last year, when the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne led an official high-level municipal delegation to India-marking the city’s first such diplomatic mission to the subcontinent in many years. A primary and natural stop on that itinerary was Bengaluru. Recognising their profound operational synergies, the City of Melbourne and Bengaluru signed a strategic Letter of Intent to establish a formal “Friendship City” relationship. While both metropolises are celebrated as vibrant “Garden Cities,” they are increasingly defined globally as “Knowledge Cities” fueled by robust innovation and tech-driven economies. As rapidly expanding metropolitan hubs, both cities face parallel, high-stakes challenges in municipal governance-most notably urban congestion and the urgent need for long-term climate resilience. By combining their shared strengths within the knowledge economy, planners from both Melbourne and Bengaluru are establishing a futuristic blueprint, proving that advanced technology and mutual expertise will provide the definitive answers to complex urban challenges.
Out-of-Band LTE Management Market Size To Exceed $6.34 Billion By 2035 | SNS Insider
The worldwide Out-of-Band LTE Management Market is forecasted to experience tremendous growth because companies are focused on ensuring continuous operation of their network, secure access from afar, and intelligent infrastructure management. “According to a recent study by SNS Insider, the global Out-of-Band LTE Management Market size valued at USD 1.58 billion in 2025, is anticipated to grow to USD 6.34 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 14.98% over the 2026–2035 forecast period.” With the ongoing rapid adoption of digital transformation in organizations, it is important to ensure that there is continuous connectivity. Companies in the fields of telecommunication, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and governance have invested in out-of-band LTE management platforms to ensure uninterrupted access to the infrastructure by the administrators. To Get Detailed Insights on the Out-of-Band LTE Management Market – Request a Free Sample Report The increased usage of edge computing, cloud-native solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) has made the market demand stronger than ever before. The businesses are showing interest in the robust network infrastructure that can enable real-time monitoring, recovery, and remote troubleshooting without any disruptions to operations. Rising Digital Infrastructure Investments Create Long-Term Growth Opportunities The modernization of network infrastructures by organizations all over the world to facilitate their decentralized network systems in today’s age of distributed and hybrid work environments is making sure that such organizations need to have dedicated management lines that can operate even if there are disruptions in the functioning of the production networks. The increasing adoption of edge computing technology in manufacturing plants, logistic centers, utilities, retailers, and smart cities is providing many benefits to the out-of-band LTE management vendors in terms of business opportunities. Secure remote management technology allows IT professionals to supervise their far-flung assets without physically going to them. In addition, the advancements in technologies like
4 takeaways from the NLIHC national renter survey | <b>Smart Cities</b> Dive
22.7 million. That’s how many renters are considered cost-burdened in the U.S., each spending more than 30% of their income to keep a roof over their heads, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies 2026 State of the Nation’s Housing report. It’s a record high, surging by 2.3 million since 2019. This year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition launched a 2025 national renter survey to home in on renters’ experiences. The survey was conducted between July and December 2025. Here are four takeaways from the report for local government leaders. Low-income renters face heightened housing instability It’s well documented that the affordable housing crisis impacts the nation’s lowest-income households the most. An estimated 11 million low-income households are competing for less than 4 million housing options within their price range, according to JCHS. The NLIHC survey details the instability such renters face, with one in five renters earning below $25,000 reporting moving at least three times in the past two years, compared with 7.1% of movers at or above that income level. Overall, about 30 million adult renters moved at least once in the past two years, the survey found, with 64% doing so just once. Many renters are hitting a wall with housing assistance Nine in 10 renters receiving some form of housing assistance had incomes below $50,000, according to the survey. “Housing assistance provided by federal, state, and local governments plays a critical role in keeping renters stably housed as rising rents remain out of reach for so many households,” the report states. However, around 5.7 million renters surveyed said they or someone in their household applied for housing assistance in the past two years and did not receive it. Among those who applied and did not receive assistance, 37.8% were denied assistance, 36.8% were
Tuesday's Headlines Stay Healthy
Tuesday’s Headlines Stay Healthy More walkable neighborhoods would ease the burden on our overtaxed health care system, according to MIT. By Blake Aued 12:01 AM EDT on July 7, 2026 Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog's daily national news digest for years. He's also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York. Read More: Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org. More from Streetsblog USA How to Save 8 Million Lives in 20 Years We get it, cars and trucks are awful. But if we are going to have them, they need to be electric. July 8, 2026 Wednesday’s Headlines Look for Help If the Trump administration slashes funding for transit, how will agencies replace that money? July 8, 2026 Boston Charges Ahead With E-Buses After NYC Raises Issues Of Reliability "Zero-emission buses are not where they need to be," a New York transit official said, but Boston is moving ahead. July 7, 2026 Rural and Disabled Pennsylvanians Fighting For Transit As Keystone State Budget Nears Late Deal Transit is in peril across the Commonwealth, but not all cuts are created equal. July 6, 2026 Monday’s Headlines Enjoyed the Fireworks Get ready for more if autonomous vehicles ever become ubiquitous. July 6, 2026
Resilience projects need funding. Green banks could bring them together, researcher says.
City leaders face a catch-22 when it comes to funding infrastructure projects for climate resilience, energy management and other green initiatives, University of Maryland researcher Anton Steshenko told Smart Cities Dive. Institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies collectively manage trillions of dollars and are searching for long-term investments that provide cash flow, Steshenko said. Infrastructure resilience projects could meet that demand, but most municipal infrastructure projects are too small, fragmented and complex for institutional investors to get involved, he said. The institutional investors “don’t want to have to analyze each $5 million project,” he said. “They want to make a contribution to local government but don’t have the tools to do that.” As a result, smaller municipalities struggle to access capital, and instead use their public funds for infrastructure loans or grants rather than leveraging those funds to attract private investment, he said. “America’s infrastructure challenge is not primarily a capital problem. It is an institutional design problem,” he said. Steshenko’s latest research paper lays out a hybrid institutional capital model, or HICM, that could connect local, statewide or multistate municipalities seeking infrastructure funding, group their infrastructure projects into a financing package and work with institutional investors to fund those projects. “It’s a new way to unlock private capital for smaller community projects that are being ignored today,” he said. “Rather than asking how governments can find more money, I asked, how can we organize infrastructure projects so that large investors can participate in those projects?” Green bank intermediaries Stehenko said Maryland’s Montgomery County GreenBank is using a version of his HICM for a multi-municipality infrastructure financing project that may be completed by the end of next year. Steshenko said green banks — state, local or nonprofit financial institutions that use public or private funds to help
How a Chinese 'furnace <b>city</b>' beats the summer heat with <b>smart</b> tech
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Oman, Türkiye sign MoU to boost housing and urban development cooperation
- | 11:00 am Oman, Türkiye sign MoU to boost housing and urban development cooperation The agreement includes cooperation in smart cities, sustainable urban planning, green buildings, infrastructure and real estate finance. Oman and Türkiye have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in housing, urban planning, and real estate investment, as the sultanate seeks to attract international expertise and investment to support its urban development agenda. The agreement was signed in Ankara by H.E. Dr. Khalfan bin Saeed Al Shuaili, Oman’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and Murat Kurum, Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. The signing ceremony was attended by an Omani delegation comprising representatives from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Khazaen Economic City, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and leading Omani real estate developers. During bilateral discussions, the ministers explored opportunities to expand cooperation in housing, urban planning, and investment, reaffirming their commitment to advancing sustainable urban development in both countries. Dr. Al Shuaili highlighted Oman’s National Urban Strategy, the Greater Muscat Master Plan, and investment opportunities associated with major projects, including Sultan Haitham City. He also emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration and stronger public-private partnerships. Kurum welcomed closer cooperation with Oman in urban planning and city development, while praising the sultanate’s urban transformation initiatives, particularly Sultan Haitham City. Under the agreement, the two countries will collaborate on sustainable urban planning, smart cities, green buildings, energy efficiency, spatial planning, coastal zone management, infrastructure development, real estate finance, and land registration. The MoU also covers research, training, and capacity building, as well as the adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, digital twins, and smart building systems. The partnership aims to strengthen private sector collaboration by encouraging developers and construction companies from both countries
Beijing Delegation, GAM Explore Wider Cooperation on <b>Smart City</b> Development
UAE allocates US$30 million for emergency humanitarian response in El Obeid, calls for civilian protection, safe humanitarian aid access in Sudan UAE responds to relief efforts for people affected in Lebanon Under President’s directives, UAE allocates US$10 million in urgent relief aid for Venezuela earthquake victims UAE-held International Roundtable on Humanitarian Prediction and Consequent Action concludes Amman, July 7 (Petra) — An official delegation from the Beijing Municipal People’s Government visited the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) on Tuesday to review its experience in digital transformation, smart city development and data management, as both sides explored opportunities to expand cooperation. The three-day visit is led by Shen Binhua, deputy secretary-general of the Beijing Municipal People’s Government and director of its Government Services and Data Administration. The Chinese team met with Chairman of the GAM Committee Yousef Shawarbeh, alongside deputy city managers, executive directors and senior municipal officials. On its goals, the visit aims to exchange expertise and discuss cooperation in areas including citizen contact centers and complaint response systems, government services, smart city development, digital transformation, data management and innovation in public service delivery. Talking at the meeting, Shawarbeh welcomed the delegation and highlighted the longstanding Jordanian-Chinese relationship, noting that GAM and the Beijing municipality have been linked by a cooperation agreement since 1990. He called for expanding cooperation, particularly in digital transformation, technology deployment and smart city development, to support sustainable development, improve municipal services and enhance residents’ quality of life. Shawarbeh also reaffirmed GAM’s commitment to exchanging technical expertise and best practices with Beijing, expressing hope to benefit further from China’s advanced experience in urban management to advance the interests of both cities. For his part, Shen commended GAM’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships with sister cities and praised Amman’s progress in municipal, urban and cultural development, as well
Navivo Capital Poland wants to turn NYC into <b>smart city</b>
Navivo Capital Poland, a growth fund co-financed by EU money, has made its first investment, putting PLN 8 mln into Polish IoT company Cthings.co. The startup develops systems that allow industrial and urban devices to collect and process data locally, including with AI, instead of sending large amounts of raw data to the cloud. Its Orchestra platform is used in Industry 4.0, smart cities and logistics, and the company recently partnered with Asus IoT. Navivo will support Cthings.co’s expansion in North America and help connect it with foreign funds ahead of a larger financing round planned for next year. The company’s revenue jumped from under PLN 1.3 mln annually in 2023-24 to PLN 17.5 mln in 2025, when it posted its first small profit. (pb.pl)
Why Duke Energy is Investing $1bn in US Energy Supply Chains
Why Duke Energy is Investing $1bn in US Energy Supply Chains As electricity demand continues to rise across the US, Duke Energy is increasing its investments in domestic suppliers to help secure the equipment needed to support the country's energy network. The strategy reflects a wider focus on strengthening energy supply chains, improving resilience and ensuring the utility can continue delivering reliable power to growing communities. As utilities respond to rising demand, ageing infrastructure and an evolving energy landscape, securing dependable domestic manufacturing has become an increasingly important priority. Powering the US's energy network Duke Energy, one of the largest energy holding companies in the US, is headquartered in North Carolina. The company supplies electricity to 8.7 million customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, alongside gas services for 1.6 million customers. To support future electricity needs, Duke Energy continues to modernise its network through infrastructure upgrades, new technologies and workforce expansion. Alongside improving grid resilience amid increasing climate pressures, these investments are also helping create skilled jobs and deliver wider economic benefits. “By working with American suppliers, Duke Energy is helping deliver reliable service and value for customers while reinvesting customer dollars in the local economies we serve. ” During 2025, Duke Energy invested almost US$1bn with North Carolina-based suppliers, supporting manufacturers that produce critical equipment for the energy sector while helping strengthen the reliability of the company's operations. Expanding its domestic supply chain has also reduced exposure to some of the market volatility experienced across global energy supply networks in recent years. “Powering America’s future starts with investing in the people, businesses and communities building it,” says Katie Aittola, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Real Estate and Chief Procurement Officer for Duke Energy. “By working with American suppliers, Duke Energy is helping deliver
Gatekeeper Announces School Bus Video and Subscriptions Contract in California
Archive Gatekeeper Announces School Bus Video and Subscriptions Contract in California Abbotsford, BC – TheNewswire - July 6, 2026 – Gatekeeper Systems Inc. (“Gatekeeper” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:GSI) (OTC:GKPRF), a leader in video and data solutions for school buses, public transit and smart cities, is pleased to announce a school bus video and subscriptions contract in California. Under the contract, a full fleet of school buses will be equipped with Mobile Data Collectors and interior video systems and subscribe to the Company’s video management software offering for video analysis and storage. The contract is with a school district that is a new customer to the Company and is valued at approximately US$347,000 (C$493,000) plus monthly-recurring subscriptions. About Gatekeeper Systems Inc. Gatekeeper is a leading provider of video and data solutions for a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and drivers on public transportation fleets. Gatekeeper has provided solutions to more than 60 transit agencies and 3,500 school districts throughout North America and has installed more than 65,000 Mobile Data Collectors for customers which record video and data daily from over 200,000 onboard devices. The Company’s hosted software applications facilitate AI-assisted video analytics for incident management and storage. The Company’s Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) business model is centered around the Mobile Data Collectors, which are the cornerstone of its data company transformation. www.gatekeeper-systems.com Contact Information: Douglas Dyment ddyment@gatekeeper-systems.com Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions, both general and specific, which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause the results
Behind Schneider Electric's Acquisition of AI Firm Cognite | Energy Digital
Behind Schneider Electric's Acquisition of AI Firm Cognite Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire industrial data and AI software specialist Cognite in a US$3.1bn deal, reinforcing its strategy to deliver smarter energy management and industrial automation technologies. Operating in more than 100 countries and employing around 160,000 people, Schneider Electric develops solutions that help buildings, data centres, infrastructure and electricity grids operate more efficiently through connected digital systems. The acquisition is expected to further strengthen the company's ability to support organisations as they modernise energy infrastructure and accelerate the energy transition. Founded in 2017, Cognite is known for developing industrial data and AI software designed to help organisations make better use of operational data. The company now employs more than 800 people across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Its cloud-native platform integrates and contextualises complex industrial information using a unified data model and knowledge graph, creating a foundation for AI-driven decision making across industrial operations. In 2025, Cognite generated more than US$170m in annual revenue, while annual recurring revenue bookings increased by 36% alongside growing adoption of its Atlas AI platform. Supporting the next stage of the energy transition As industrial AI evolves beyond analytics into real-time operational execution, companies increasingly require trusted, high-quality data to underpin autonomous decision making. Cognite's platform has been developed to provide that foundation by combining industrial data with agentic AI capabilities. This allows organisations to embed AI across plant operations, engineering processes and asset management, helping improve efficiency and operational performance. For Schneider Electric, the acquisition also enhances the capabilities of its AVEVA software business. The addition of Cognite complements AVEVA's CONNECT industrial intelligence platform, expanding its ability to support customers throughout the design, construction, operation and optimisation of industrial assets. By combining Cognite's scalable architecture with CONNECT, customers will be
Including expenses, Coquitlam council was paid $1 million last year: financial report
Including expenses, Coquitlam council was paid $1 million last year: financial report A total of 138 Coquitlam employees earned at least $150,000 in 2025, including benefits and expenses. There were 144 Coquitlam employees who took home at least $150,000 in 2024, and 65 who were paid at least $150,000 in 2023. City councillors received a base salary of $84,699 along with $7,444 in taxable benefits in 2025. Mayor Richard Stewart was paid a salary of $212,467 with $13,592 in taxable benefits. Local news that matters to you No one covers the Tri-Cities like we do. But we need your help to keep our community journalism sustainable. Expenses, which cover the costs of attending conferences, ranged from $705 accrued by Couns. Steve Kim and Robert Mazzarolo, to $11,162 incurred by Stewart. Council expenses added up to a total of $47,011 last year. Salaries, benefits, and expenses for mayor and council added up to $1.01 million in 2025. Top salaries at city hall belonged to chief administrative officer Raul Allueva, who earned $424,000 in salary and benefits, general manager of engineering and public works Jamie Boan, who earned $340,000, and fire chief Jim Ogloff, who earned $342,000. Corporate taxpayers Four of the five biggest corporate taxpayers in Coquitlam own shopping centres. Pensionfund Realty Ltd., the owner of the Coquitlam Centre, faced the biggest bill, paying $6.2 million. The South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority paid the city $3.7 million on its parking lot and industrial property. Loblaw, Sun Life Assurance, and Pinetree Village Holdings all paid between $2.1 and $3.3 million on their shopping centres. Other notable property owners include Ikea, Lafarge, Great Canadian Gaming, and Onni Whiting Way Holdings Corp. Permissive tax exemptions The city allowed for approximately $2 million in permissive tax exemptions last year, ranging from $3,729 for the Talitha
HK deepens climate cooperation with EU partners
Climate change is arguably the defining global challenge of this century — and it is arriving just as collective action is in crisis. The United States has vacillated between commitment and retreat. Across several major economies, climate policy has become more polarized, and “net zero” is no longer an easy campaign promise. Temperature records, however, continue to be broken. The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2015 to 2025 were the hottest 11 years on record, with 2025 itself among the three warmest years. Coral reef systems across the Pacific are experiencing widespread bleaching, and extreme weather events — including stronger typhoons and heavier rainfall — are becoming more frequent in many regions. How that global picture translates into local action is a more practical question. In Hong Kong, answers increasingly lie in cooperation with European partners. Over the past few years, much of the focus has been on standards, financing tools and technical exchange. This shift is evident in the evolving relationship between Hong Kong and European institutions. It centers less on declarations and more on technical standards, research collaboration and regulatory alignment. The recent Greenway 2026 forum — the fifth edition of the EU’s flagship sustainability event in the city — was a bellwether for how far that relationship has evolved. Themed “Driving Sustainability Through Innovation”, it brought together more than 300 figures from government, business and civil society to discuss not whether to decarbonize, but how. Panels ranged from green smart cities and future mobility to the standards shaping green finance and digital innovation. Paul Lam Ting-kwok, acting chief executive, opened the proceedings; three secretaries delivered keynote addresses; and the event concluded with business leaders presenting a set of recommendations covering everything from whole life-cycle carbon assessments in construction to hydrogen fuels and green talent pipelines. As global
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