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Abu Dhabi’s G42 Close to AI Compute Deal With Northern Data
Northern Data AG is nearing a deal to provide data center capacity for Abu Dhabi’s G42 as the state-backed artificial intelligence company expands in Europe, people familiar with the matter said. Northern Data would give G42’s cloud-computing arm,...

Abu Dhabi Mobility and WeRide unite to expand autonomous taxi services
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has announced the expansion of its autonomous taxi services to Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands. The rollout is being implemented in...

México Quetzales - Armadillos FC Crowned Champion at Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi - Football
In the span of 5 days, 21 clubs battled it out on both physical and digital stages to crown an overall winner Six clubs head to the Games of the Future 2025 this December taking place at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, UAE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/...

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority snaps up 1.17% stake as anchor in India’s NSDL IPO
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has continued its investment streak in India, acquiring a 1.17% stake in the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), the country’s oldest central depository. The UAE’s largest sovereign wealth fund...

UAE delivers urgent supplies to Gaza under new aid phase
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has continued to ramp up its humanitarian aid to Gaza in response to alarming hunger and water shortages, especially following the prolonged conflict. Through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE has delivered...

UAE Media Council launches Advertiser Permit to regulate individual promotional content
ABU DHABI - The UAE Media Council has announced the launch of the Advertiser Permit for individuals who publish promotional content on social media platforms, whether their content is paid or unpaid. This initiative is part of an integrated...

UAE mandates Advertiser Permit for social media promotions
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Media Council has launched the Advertiser Permit, a new regulatory requirement for individuals who publish promotional content on social media platforms, regardless of whether the content is paid or unpaid. This move is part of...
UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Democratic Republic of Congo
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which resulted in the deaths of a number of innocent people. In a...
UAE: NMDC Group posts $3.65bln revenue in H1
ABU DHABI - NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, today announced its financial results for the first six months of 2025. The Group reported revenue of AED13.4 billion, representing a 10...

UAE: Ghitha Holding reports $711mln revenue for H1 2025
ABU DHABI - Ghitha Holding PJSC, a subsidiary of IHC, has announced its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ended 30th June 2025, with revenue growth and improved gross profit. During the first half of 2025, the group revenue...

UAE Airlines Unaffected After Massive Earthquake In Russia Triggers Tsunami Warning
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) UAE airlines on Wednesday said their flights were not affected to countries where a tsunami alert has been sounded after a massive earthquake in Russia . Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways' spokesperson confirmed to Khaleej...

Dubai Land Department launches startup support program
Dubai: The Dubai Land Department is launching an accelerator programme targeted at proptech startups, which will offer up to $250,000 as seed capital. The project - called Reach Middle East - is being done in association with Second Century...

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan promoted to Lieutenant General
Dubai: In a landmark decision, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. The promotion was announced by the Ministry of Defence on...

UAE Millionaire Migration 2025: A New Millionaire Settles in the UAE Every Hour
6Dubai, July 30, 2025- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing an extraordinary bounce in the arrival of rich individuals. In UAE Millionaire Migration 2025, 9,800 new millionaires are expected to move to the UAE, almost every hour. This...

UAE launches 'advertiser permit' for social media users
Anyone displaying promotional content on their social media channels is to be required to apply for a licence, the UAE Media Council has announced. The advertiser permit will be needed if the content is paid for or not. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi,...

UAE and Saudi Arabia break into global top 20 for AI talent, surpassing Italy and Russia
Saudi Arabia and UAE climb global AI charts with strong talent growth/ Representative Image TL;DR The UAE and Saudi Arabia now rank in the top 20 countries for AI talent, ahead of Italy and Russia. Saudi Arabia is offering world-leading AI...

UAE’s 2025 hiring forecast just changed the game for students eyeing international careers
In a year where global hiring sentiment has softened, the United Arab Emirates has quietly emerged as a top performer. According to the latest Q3 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, the UAE recorded the highest net employment outlook...

Dubai Summer Sale fuels 40% surge in online shopping
Dubai: The Dubai Summer Sale, once considered a low-season retail push, has officially transformed into a full-blown shopping phenomenon. Driven by Gen Z’s digital habits, mobile-first purchases, and a wave of global gift orders, this summer is...
Dubai Police recover Dh1.1m of diamonds after bag mix-up at airport
Dubai Police have successfully recovered a bag containing diamond jewellery worth Dh1.1 million ($300,000) after a merchant mistakenly picked up another passenger’s luggage at the airport. The diamond merchant, a Dubai resident, was travelling to...

UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3 brings hope to Gaza
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates is continuing its extensive humanitarian efforts to alleviate the severe hunger and thirst faced by the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. For nearly a year and a half, the UAE has been delivering substantial...