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Abu Dhabi court obliges two to compensate company owner with Dhs200,000
The Court of Cassation in Abu Dhabi rejected an appeal against a ruling which obligated two men to jointly pay a third, a company owner. the sum of Dhs1,049,600 and an additional Dhs200,000 as compensation. The case papers stated that the first...

Abu Dhabi simplifies sale, transfer and ownership of unregistered distinctive vehicle plate numbers
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has issued an Administrative Decision regulating the sale and ownership of unassigned distinguished vehicle plate numbers in Abu Dhabi. The decision provides a transparent and straightforward...

‘It’s an awesome feeling’: UAE beat PNG in Intercontinental Cup match by nine wickets in Abu Dhabi
UAE v Papua New Guinea, Intercontinental Cup: UAE beat PNG by nine wickets ABU DHABI // For the first time in 1,295 days, the UAE were able to celebrate victory while wearing the whites of first-class cricket rather than their limited-overs grey....

Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets in Abu Dhabi
🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:06:42 PKT ABU DHABI (Dunya News) – Sri Lanka started their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in match five of the tournament at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu...
UAE contributes to training officers involved in international operation against child sexual abuse
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 13 (ANI/WAM): The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior and in coordination with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), has contributed to the training of law enforcement...

UAE's first ever Iran fest attracts thousands of expats to celebration of music, heritage
Strains of Iranian music and traditional drums filled the air of the south halls of Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC) on Saturday as thousands of Iranians in the UAE gathered to celebrate their culture, music and tradition in a colourful event....

UAE: Would you pay Dh23,000 to sleep better? Inside the country's biohacking boom
From hyperbaric oxygen therapy to sleep-monitoring mattresses and cardiologist-led fitness assessments, UAE residents are increasingly investing in futuristic wellness tools and personalised health strategies. What was once the domain of elite...

UAE Launches K2 Think: Open-Source AI Rivaling OpenAI and DeepSeek
In a bold move to assert its presence in the global artificial intelligence arena, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled K2 Think, an open-source AI model designed to challenge heavyweights like China’s DeepSeek and OpenAI’s offerings. Developed...

UAE: No more offices? 51% believe AI will soon make them disappear
More than half of global employees — about 51 per cent — believe that artificial intelligence (AI) could one day make physical offices unnecessary. But contrary to this popular belief, for many professionals in the UAE, offices remain an...

UAE strengthens global competitiveness leadership in 2025
The UAE continues to consolidate its position as one of the world’s most competitive nations in 2025, achieving outstanding results across a wide range of international and regional indices. These achievements reflect the success of the country’s...

UAE team explores space ties in Japan
A delegation from the UAE Space Agency, led by Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, undertook an official visit to Japan, as part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation in space...

UAE Space Agency Expands Strategic Space Cooperation with Japan
Sat 13 Sep 2025 | 10:33 PM A high-level delegation from the UAE Space Agency, led by Ahmad Al Falasi, Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Agency’s Board, visited several key institutions in Japan to strengthen bilateral cooperation in space...

UAE ranks among world’s top 5 in competitiveness
Soft power and global image The UAE’s global influence extends beyond economics. In 2025, it ranked tenth worldwide in the Global Soft Power Index, with a national brand value exceeding $1.22 trillion. It was first globally in national media...

UAE Property: 'Can I use my rental villa as a temporary office?'
Question: I have been living in a rented villa for some time but recently changed careers by going freelance. I now need to work remotely. Can I use the villa as a small office for two staff and the odd client meeting without changing my tenancy?...

UAE condemns terrorist attack on Pakistan military convoy
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military convoy in the northwest region of Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of a number of security personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

UAE Lab Releases Open-Source Model to Rival China's DeepSeek
"The United Arab Emirates wants to compete with the U.S. and China in AI," writes Gizmodo, "and a new open source model may be its strongest contender yet. "An Emirati AI lab called the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) released K2 Think on...

UAE condemns terrorist attack on army, border guard convoy in Pakistan

Abu Dhabi real estate booms on rising demand
“Economic diversification is generating new jobs and opportunities in Abu Dhabi, fueling demand for quality residential units at a rate that far exceeds current supply. Developers must respond by accelerating the delivery of new homes,” said Amer...

Abu Dhabi real estate growth accelerates, need new supplies
Global investors are investing in Abu Dhabi in bid numbers as reflected in the three-day IREIS 2025 exhibition The real estate market in Abu Dhabi is growing at an exponential rate with demand is outgrowing supplies fast, a top official told...

Dubai Police issue safety advisory ahead of India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, fines up to Dh30,000 for acts of violence
Dubai: The Events Security Committee (ESC), chaired by Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, confirmed that specialised units are fully prepared to secure the high-profile tournament....