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UAE Business Leaders Give AI Green Light For High-Stakes Business Decisions
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Business leaders and management executives in the UAE are showing unprecedented levels of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), with a significant majority expressing confidence in fully automated systems making...
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed Appoints Rashid Al Matrooshi As Civil Defence Chief
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of...
Dubai's Classification System For AI-Assisted Content: Is It Mandatory?
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A Human-Machine Collaboration (HMC) classification system launched by the Dubai Crown Prince on Wednesday is not mandatory, except for Dubai Government entities or those working with the Dubai Government. "They are meant to...
Six surgeries save man from serious vascular malformations in his liver in UAE
Gulf Today
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July 17, 2025
A medical team in Abu Dhabi managed to save the life of a 36-year-old man after he was diagnosed with a dangerous liver aneurysm, caused by a rare genetic condition affecting the walls of blood vessels. The team performed six successful surgeries...
US officials do not want to sell advanced AI chips to company run by UAE spy chief: Report
Middle East Eye
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July 17, 2025
The UAE’s bid to buy hundreds of thousands of advanced AI chips from Nvidia is being held up by US officials concerned that China could gain access to advanced American technology, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. US officials are...
New Marriage Rule In Dubai - 10 Days Paid Marriage Leave!
Arab Times
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July 17, 2025
DUBAI, July 17: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (31) of 2025 concerning marriage leave for Emirati employees working in the Dubai government...
UAE and Israel Push for Division in Syria Through Druze Mobilization
Watan
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July 17, 2025
Watan-The recent developments in southern Syria, especially among the Druze community, reveal the outlines of a complex regional project in which the UAE and Israel are closely intertwined. Their goal appears to be redrawing spheres of influence...
Etihad's first Abu Dhabi–Al Alamein flight takes off
Gulf News
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The new service aims to tap into growing demand for summer leisure travel from the UAE and the wider Gulf region. Al Alamein, located west of Alexandria, is increasingly being positioned as an emerging beach destination, offering a mix of upscale...
Real Estate Tokenization: Recent Developments in New Jersey and Dubai
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
[co-author: Lauren Dorn] Bergen County, New Jersey, and the Government of Dubai have recently announced ambitious partnerships with blockchain companies. Tokenizing real estate involves converting ownership or economic rights in property into...
Top five fugitives extradited from UAE to Pakistan in major international crackdown
The Nation
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July 17, 2025
In a significant breakthrough, five of Pakistan’s most-wanted fugitives have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and extradited to Pakistan, according to an official statement. The Crime Control Department (CCD) confirmed that the...
UAE firms can now claim tax depreciation on investment properties
The Arabian Stories
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July 17, 2025
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a new Ministerial Decision under the Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022), allowing firms to claim tax depreciation on investment properties measured at fair value. This decision...
UAE Tour 2024: UAE Team Emirates embrace pressure of home race expectations
The National News
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UAE Team Emirates possess such strength in depth nowadays that even without Tadej Pogacar for this year's UAE Tour, the home team are regarded as runaway favourites for the general classification title. Pogacar, the world's best road cyclist and...
Staycation Deals In UAE: 'Kids Go Free' This Summer At These Hotels
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Spending the summer here? While it may not be feasible to enjoy the outdoors, there is an abundance of activities that can keep residents busy in the scorching heat. Hotels across the UAE are offering deals so you can bring...
Nothing Phone (3) Launches In UAE: Fans Flock To Dubai Mall For Early Access
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) On the eve of the official UAE launch of the Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1), a crowd began to gather hours in advance at Sharaf DG, Dubai Mall. Some came out of pure loyalty. Others came for the exclusive #Drops100...
How An AI-Led Fintech Is Empowering UAE Smes With Financial Clarity
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Despite SMEs forming the backbone of the UAE economy, contributing over 50% to the country's GDP and employing a substantial portion of the workforce, access to finance remains a major bottleneck. According to Kearney, the...
UAE’s Etihad Airways to connect Bucharest to Abu Dhabi from March 2026
Romania Insider
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July 17, 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is opening 7 new routes, including one from Bucharest. The new flights will directly connect the Romanian capital with Abu Dhabi, starting from March 16, 2026, with flights set to...
Abu Dhabi Education Authority Imposes Ban on 12 Private Schools For Non-Compliance
Times of Dubai
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July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025 | Dubai, UAE . The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, ADEK that is the Abu Dhabi education authority has now prohibited the enrollment of new students in grades 11 and 12 at 12 private schools, a major decision to...
Shifting Sands: The UAE Is Solidifying Its Global Crypto Takeover
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Middle East is not taking a back seat in the digital revolution. Once it banked on its natural resources like oil, today, it leads in the digital asset sphere. Europe and the USA are the spark that ignited the crypto...
John Dory Seafood Market brings a head-to-tail seafood ecosystem to Dubai
Travel Daily Media
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July 17, 2025
John Dory Seafood Market opened its doors at The Market Island in Dubai Festival City Mall on Tuesday, 15th July, ahead of its grand opening on the 25th of this month. The new establishment introduced diners to the region’s first sustainable...
UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq, conveys condolences over fire at shopping mall
Gulf Today
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July 17, 2025
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Iraq over the victims of a fire at a shopping mall in the city of Kut, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry...