The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is bringing a twist to this year’s edition, where visitors can step into the shoes of detectives, take ‘poetry pills’ for the soul, and explore science …
SPARK set to launch ‘Sharjah Next’ Series with a mega event highlighting healthcare innovations
SHARJAH, UAE – The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (now renamed SPARK) will host ‘Sharjah Next: Healthcare,’ a premier forum themed “R&D in Healthcare,” bringing together healthcare …
Sharjah Crown Prince praises award-winning ‘Mouwasat’ team
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), received …
US permits Nvidia to export chips worth billions to UAE amid Donald Trump’s AI diplomacy: Here’s what we know
The Nvidia chip export approval comes as part of a deal between the US and the UAE that could serve as a blueprint for American AI statecraft but has been laden with controversy.
Dubai Airports CEO: Staff may have to delay retirement during Al Maktoum transition
Paul Griffiths said more than one airport’s worth of staff will be required to make the operations work at both airports …
Dubai crypto watchdog fines 19 unlicensed firms up to $163,000
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority fined 19 firms up to $163,000 for unlicensed operations and marketing rule breaches …
Alef Group, BEEAH partner to promote sustainability in Sharjah
BEEAH, the region’s leading sustainability and innovation pioneer, and Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in the UAE, have announced a strategic partnership to promote sustainable urban …
‘People are overreacting’: Deepika Padukone’s Abu Dhabi tourism ad sparks social media debate
The couple’s campaign titles, Mera Sukoon (my peace), showcase the couple exploring the city’s desert dunes, museums, and cultural landmarks. However, a brief moment showing Padukone wearing an abaya …
Abu Dhabi’s MGX Joins US$6.6 Billion Share Sale Of OpenAI, Now The World’s Most Valuable Privately Held Company
Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence (AI) investment platform MGX has participated in a US$6.6 billion secondary share sale in OpenAI, setting the ChatGPT maker’s valuation at about US$500 …
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Nears $4 Billion Loan, Taps Greater China Banks
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ is close to securing a $4 billion syndicated loan, primarily from lenders based in Greater China, in the latest Middle East deal tapping Asian bank liquidity.
US approves some Nvidia chip sales to UAE in Trump AI diplomacy step
Underpinning the AI deal is an Emirati promise to invest a whopping $1.4 trillion on American soil over the next ten years, a pledge the Gulf nation has not broken down into specific projects …
US approves some Nvidia UAE sales, Bloomberg News reports
The United States has approved several billion dollars worth of Nvidia chip exports to the United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Abu Dhabi: Adnec to host sustainability events in October
Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi will host significant conservation and sustainability events this October, including the IUCN World Conservation Congress and the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders’ …
Paul Hughes finally breaks silence over controversial PFL Dubai title loss – ‘It has taken its toll’
Big News” is taking his loss in stride. Professional Fighters League (PFL) Lightweight contender Paul Hughes came up short in his highly anticipated rematch against Usman Nurmagomedov, losing a …
Sharjah Media City to showcase projects at Mipcom 2025
Sharjah Media City (Shams) is preparing to participate in the international TV and entertainment content fair, Mipcom 2025, held in Cannes, France, from 13 to 16 October. The event gathers leading …
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Unveils Plans for UAE’s First Hospital-Based Vertiport, in Partnership With Archer Aviation
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), today announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the United Arab Emirates, providing direct …
UAE: Former British Pro-Consul dies at 94; residents recall ‘pillar of community’
Originally from Kannur in the Indian state of Kerala, Mr Kunhi’s distinguished career stretched across more than five decades of service with the British Government …