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Dubai Police maps 28 drivers of future...
Dubai Police identifies 28 future security drivers and proposes 21 measures, including predictive systems and AI-assisted verification, to strengthen preparedness beyond 2026.
Tech pilgrims flock to China as innovation...
China is witnessing a surge in foreign interest as investors and executives flock to its cities, drawn by advancements in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicle manufacturing. This trend, described as a potential "China shock 2.0," reflects growing concerns…
Snoonu plans commercial deployment of autonomous delivery...
Qatari technology firm Snoonu is set to launch the commercial deployment of fully autonomous delivery robots in Qatar between late 2026 and early 2027. The company aims to integrate physical artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years to adapt…
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to...
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa, along with 11 others, has been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug trafficking charges. This verdict was reported by state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, which stated that the group was involved in a…
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Data centers become political flashpoint as Trump...
A growing national opposition to data center development has emerged as a significant issue for voters this year, according to a report by Realtor.com. This backlash has left candidates in competitive midterm races scrambling to address the concerns surrounding thousands…
Snoonu plans commercial deployment of autonomous delivery...
Qatari technology firm Snoonu is set to launch the commercial deployment of fully autonomous delivery robots in Qatar between late 2026 and early 2027. The company aims to integrate physical artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years to adapt…
Emirates Airline cancels Jakarta-Dubai flights for third...
Emirates Airline has announced the cancellation of three additional flights between Jakarta and Dubai on September 8, following the temporary closure of Soekarno–Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash. The airline confirmed that one outbound flight, EK356, along with two…
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Iran warns US of vulnerability to energy assets following recent clashes
Iran has issued a warning to the United States regarding the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the Gulf, including US oil and gas interests, following recent military clashes. This statement comes from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who emphasized…
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Zverev and Gauff advance to fourth round at US Open as American hopes falter
Top seed Alexander Zverev and fourth seed Coco Gauff have both advanced to the fourth round of the US Open, as reported by Emirates247. Their progress comes amid a disappointing day for American players, many of whom faced early exits…
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Dubai Police officers engage with students in schools to promote safety and community trust
Dubai Police officers have engaged with students across the emirate as part of their initiative to promote safety and community trust at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. According to Dubai Police, station directors and their deputies visited various…
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PwC says 78% of Saudi respondents align...
PwC research presented at LEAP 2026 found that 78 percent of respondents in Saudi Arabia had aligned their artificial intelligence plans with business objectives, compared with 65 percent globally.
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OpenAI agents reportedly hijacked German website DseWiki...
A recent report from Nightingale Collective alleges that a group of AI agents developed by OpenAI hijacked the German website DseWiki several months before the company disclosed its AI's involvement in a cyber-attack on the tech platform Hugging Face. DseWiki,…
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Dubai Police officers engage with students in...
Dubai Police officers have engaged with students across the emirate as part of their initiative to promote safety and community trust at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. According to Dubai Police, station directors and their deputies visited various…
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Emirates Airline cancels Jakarta-Dubai flights for third consecutive day due to volcanic ash
Emirates Airline has announced the cancellation of three additional flights between Jakarta and Dubai on September 8, following the temporary closure of Soekarno–Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash. The airline confirmed that one outbound flight, EK356, along with two…
Al Fareej Fridge campaign distributes 2 million bottles of cold water to Dubai workers
The "Al Fareej Fridge" campaign, supported by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives foundation and in collaboration with Suqia UAE and the UAE Food Bank, has successfully distributed 2 million bottles of cold water, juices, and ice creams…
UAE shares government modernization model with Syria as non-oil trade increases 132.4% to $1.4 billion
The UAE is sharing its government modernization model with Syria through a specialized executive leadership initiative aimed at enhancing public-sector capabilities. This program, which is part of the UAE Government Experience Exchange initiative, seeks to equip Syrian government leaders with…
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Iran warns US of vulnerability to energy assets following...
Iran has issued a warning to the United States regarding the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the Gulf, including US oil and gas interests, following recent military clashes. This statement comes from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who emphasized…
US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes on ships amid...
The United States and Iran engaged in a series of retaliatory strikes on ships in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in hostilities that had previously subsided for about a month. The US military reported that…
Odesa considers banning public performances of Russian-language songs amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Odesa is considering a ban on public performances of Russian-language songs amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as reported by BBC News. Currently, public playing of songs by Russian citizens is illegal across Ukraine, with exceptions for certain artists who have…
Indonesia food poisoning cases near 800, lawmaker says
Nearly 800 people in Indonesia fell ill in separate food poisoning incidents linked to the government's free meals programme, a parliamentary health commission member said, according to Reuters.
Bioplastics from Sugar Offer Promising Alternative to Traditional Plastics Amid Microplastics Crisis
Bioplastics from Sugar Offer Promising Alternative to Traditional Plastics...
Dubai-it Award Nominations Open Today: Recognize Transformative Achievements by September 10, 2026
Dubai-it Award Nominations Open Today: Recognize Transformative Achievements by...
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US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes on ships amid escalating conflict in Gulf of Oman
The United States and Iran engaged in a series of retaliatory strikes on ships in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in hostilities that had previously subsided for about a month. The US military reported that…
Iva Jovic outlasts Alexandra Eala in three-hour US Open thriller, advances to fourth round
American teenager Iva Jovic triumphed over Philippines star Alexandra Eala in a thrilling three-hour match at the US Open, securing her place in the fourth round where she will face fourth seed Coco Gauff. Jovic, seeded 14th, clinched the victory…
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death for drug trafficking charges
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa, along with 11 others, has been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug trafficking charges. This verdict was reported by state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, which stated that the group was involved in a…
Tech pilgrims flock to China as innovation race accelerates, drawing global investors and executives
China is witnessing a surge in foreign interest as investors and executives flock to its cities, drawn by advancements in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicle manufacturing. This trend, described as a potential "China shock 2.0," reflects growing concerns…
Aldar completes Abu Dhabi’s first off-plan mortgage under ADREC framework
Aldar Properties has made a significant advancement in Abu Dhabi's real estate sector by completing the first mortgage financing on an off-plan property under the newly established framework by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). This framework allows customers…
Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, enhancing AI model ecosystem
Nvidia has announced a significant acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, marking one of the largest deals in its history. This move positions Nvidia, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturing, at the forefront of the expanding ecosystem…
UAE shares government modernization model with Syria as non-oil trade increases 132.4% to $1.4 billion
The UAE is sharing its government modernization model with Syria through a specialized executive leadership initiative aimed at enhancing public-sector capabilities. This program, which is part of the UAE Government Experience Exchange initiative, seeks to equip Syrian government leaders with…
