The U.A.E.’s huge Upper Zakum offshore oilfield likely will achieve its 2030 target to expand production capacity to 1.5 million bbl/day from 1 million bbl/day ahead of schedule, Exxon Mobil (XOM) CEO …
Abu Dhabi’s capacity ambition accelerates as Exxon signals early milestone
By Editorial Abu Dhabi’s campaign to cement its long-term market influence is accelerating, with comments reported by Bloomberg this week suggesting its flagship $30bn offshore expansion is running …
Al Ittihad vs Sharjah Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26
Matchday four of the AFC Champions League Elite will take us to the King Abdullah Sports City, where Al Ittihad will host Sharjah.
UAE to have India House, set to declare yoga a competitive sport
It will serve as the centre of strengthening ties in art and culture, student exchanges and to highlight shared history. The Gulf nation is also set to declare yoga as a competitive sport.
Massive UAE investment platform identifies mega trends
Joining CNN’s Becky Anderson at ADIPEC, 2PointZero CEO Mariam AlMheiri explains an aggressive growth strategy focused on energy and consumers.
Galactic alert: NASA confirms mysterious object entering solar system is ‘interstellar’ visitor
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 …
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, …