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e& UAE, Open Innovation publish white paper on GenAI adoption
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in collaboration with Open Innovation, an international AI solutions company, today (October 11) announced the publication of a joint white paper, 'GenAI Adoption: A Strategic...

Sameer Wankhede tells Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan to 'do parody with your..': 'Family are getting hate messages from Pakistan, UAE'
In a new interview, Sameer Wankhede opened up about his life after filing a defamation suit against Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan for his 'mockery' in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Aryan Khan, Sameer Wankhede Former Mumbai Zonal Director of the Narcotics...

Day Two of the 11th World FZO Congress Highlights the Role of Digitization and Sustainability in Shaping the Future of Free Zones
The signatories on the free zone side included the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) from the United Arab Emirates, PIROT Free Zone from Serbia, Tatu City Free Zone from Kenya, Luanda Special Economic Zone from Angola, Santa Fiesta...

Abu Dhabi Emergencies Management Team reviews strategies to boost readiness
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team have convened an expanded meeting chaired by His Excellency Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Team, to...

Power Slap makes comeback in Abu Dhabi with epic fight card
Abu Dhabi: Power Slap Abu Dhabi has returned to the UAE capital with its 16th event, set to take place on October 24, at Space42 Arena. The event, part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, highlights the city’s growing reputation as a global hub for combat...

Climate crisis now threatens 43% of natural World Heritage sites, IUCN warns
Nearly half of the planet's natural World Heritage sites, such as the Great Barrier Reef, are now under severe threat from climate change, according to a major new assessment. The World Heritage Outlook 4 report, released at the The International...

Minister says Abu Dhabi conservation event can turn 'ambition into action'
The UAE's Minister of Climate Change and Environment has hailed the country's hosting of a major global conservation conference this week as a "significant milestone" in its quest to help safeguard the planet. Dr Amna Al Dahak said the...

BAPS Abu Dhabi mandir wins global AV ‘Oscar’: MONDO-DR Award 2025 for ‘The Fairy Tale’ immersive experience
India News Winning the MONDO-DR Award places the BAPS Hindu Mandir as not just a spiritual and architectural marvel, but an emblem of religious tolerance, cultural inclusion, and technological excellence. Abu Dhabi is now globally recognized as an...

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi kick off capital’s outdoor running season
As part of its mission to promote healthy and active lifestyles, Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 joined the first outdoor running event of the season, Open Masters Games Run, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in Al Mugheirah Bay in Al...

How the remarkable journey of the Adma Enterprise saw Abu Dhabi strike oil
Over the years, Abu Dhabi has been the place for many engineering marvels, from the Sheikh Zayed Bridge to the museums of Saadiyat Island and the leaning tower of the Capital Gate skyscraper. But none could have attracted as much astonishment and...

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy concludes world’s first Quantum Maritime Conference
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, the region’s leading academic institution for mariners and an integral part of AD Ports Group, has successfully concluded the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025, the world’s first international forum dedicated to...

10th Expand North Star to kick off on Oct 12 at Dubai Harbour
The 10th edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, will kick off tomorrow, 12 October 2025, at Dubai Harbour and will run until Wednesday, 15 October. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted...

EA Chief discusses ways to save the environment
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority (EA) and President of the 7th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), discussed strengthening bilateral and international cooperation in environmental fields during a...

Indian economy remains resilience despite volatile global environment
The Indian economy continues to remain resilient in the backdrop of a volatile global environment. The stable economic backdrop, with lower inflation and the repo rate have played their role in supporting sentiments in the residential market....

What to expect at Abu Dhabi and Dubai hotels that won Michelin Guide Keys
At the first Michelin Keys global award ceremony in Paris on Wednesday night, 20 hotels in the UAE were recognised with keys, akin to the stars conferred upon restaurants by the Michelin Guide. A further 40 properties across the Emirates were also...

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Airport to pilot stablecoin, crypto wallet
Abu Dhabi Airports will pioneer digital asset technology to enable a more seamless travel experience. Summary Zayed International Airport will pilot a regulated digital wallet Abu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding signed a memorandum of...

Diwali 2025: Why Indians choose UAE for solo travel
UAE leads festive travel choices Among Indian solo travellers, the UAE remains the top destination, followed by Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Its accessibility, warm climate, and range of experiences make it especially...

KCS Foundation and Deloitte honour Young Changemakers at 5th YES Awards in Dubai
The KCS Foundation India, in collaboration with YES Events FZE LLC and event partner Deloitte, celebrated International Literacy Day 2025 under the UNESCO theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era” in Dubai. The event brought together...

Ukraine, UAE aim to strengthen cooperation and long-term partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha held talks at the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry with Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates. "The parties discussed the state and prospects for...

Abu Dhabi to Showcase AI-Native Vision at GITEX 2025
Abu Dhabi’s government will lead a major showcase at GITEX Global 2025, unveiling a new era of AI-native public services under its Digital Strategy 2025–2027. The Department of Government Enablement will coordinate over 30 government and academic...