A mysterious object hurtling through space has been identified as a rare “interstellar object,” only the third of its kind ever seen. In July, NASA reported its ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last …
Microsoft receives licence to export thousands of AI chips to UAE
Tech company says its ability to ‘accumulate’ AI chips in the UAE opens the path to invest billions in data centres there …
Exclusive-QatarEnergy, Exxon executives warn of Europe exit over climate law
Executives at two of Europe’s top gas suppliers, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, on Monday warned they could stop doing business with the European Union if it does not significantly loosen a …
Microsoft to ship Nvidia chips to United Arab Emirates; invest $15.2 billion
Microsoft announced Monday that it has export licenses to ship Nvidia chips to the United Arab Emirates to help boost its artificial intelligence goals.
Concern grows for South Sudanese political pundit detained in Dubai
The family of South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay is worried about his safety after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates over a month ago.
Dubai jails two men, fines Dhs201,000 for defrauding investor in fake hotel lease scam
The Dubai Misdemeanor Court has sentenced two men — an Asian and an Arab — to one year in jail followed by deportation after being found guilty …
POTUS defends Binance founder pardon despite not knowing CZ
President Donald Trump has denied knowing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, despite having issued the billionaire ex-CEO a presidential pardon in late October that erased his conviction for …
Microsoft’s UAE investment to total $15.2 billion by end of 2029
CNN’s Becky Anderson is at ADIPEC, the UAE’s annual energy conference, where AI investment has taken center stage with a new announcement by Microsoft to invest $15.2 billion in the UAE’s AI vehicle …
Microsoft Is Investing Big in the UAE. It’s Bringing Nvidia Chips Too.
Microsoft said the Trump administration has approved its plans to send Nvidia chips to the U.A.E. for building data centers needed to train AI models …
Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State into test case for US AI diplomacy
For the first time, the U.S. has granted Microsoft a license to export Nvidia chips to the UAE – a move that positions the country as both a proving ground for U.S. export-control diplomacy and a regional anchor of American AI influence.
UAE nears historic Moon mission as Rashid Rover 2 heads to US for launch preparations
The UAE is one step closer to exploring the far side of the Moon, with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announcing it has finished building and testing the Rashid Rover 2 and dispatched it to the United States for its next phase. The centre …
Dubai racing carnival is back! Where to get tickets, VIP access, paddock parties, and key race dates revealed
Get ready for the Dubai Racing Carnival 2025-26 at Meydan! Discover ticket options, VIP experiences, themed race nights, and essential details for an unforgettable racing season.
Microsoft to ship 60,000 Nvidia AI chips to UAE under US-approved deal
Microsoft said Monday it will be shipping Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates as part of a deal approved by the U.S. Commerce Department. The Redmond, …
Dubai freezone DMCC brews $300bn global tea boom in 2025
Dubai freezone DMCC brews a $300bn global tea boom as demand for premium and organic teas surges — putting the UAE at heart of world trade …
Microsoft expands UAE investment to $15.2B with major Nvidia GPU shipments
Microsoft announced additional investments in the United Arab Emirates as it looks to expand its data center footprint and capitalize on export licenses.
Sharjah International Book Fair Opens, Gathering the Global South
SIBF presents a unique opportunity for networking and dealmaking for publishers from Africa, Asia, India, and the Middle East. This year, 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries are …
Microsoft to invest over $15 billion in UAE, secures US export licenses for Nvidia chips
Microsoft will invest over $15 billion in the United Arab Emirates in the seven years to the end of 2029 and has the Trump administration’s approval to export Nvidia chips for its data centres there,