Dubai and Abu Dhabi equities rebound in October amid global optimism

Equity markets in the UAE staged a strong recovery in October, with both Dubai and Abu Dhabi posting gains amid improving global investor sentiment and regional economic resilience The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) led the UAE’s performance,...

Abu Dhabi DoH launches Future Health global initiative

Department of Health- Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched Future Health- A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi (Future Health), marking the transformation of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week into a year-round platform of international health collaboration, action...

Andrew could be forced to flee to Abu Dhabi - inside £10m royal villa he could call home

A luxury £10million villa in the Middle East could become Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's preferred bolthole as pressure mounts on the former prince. The opulent surroundings are in the United Arab Emirates's (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi, and part of a...

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets global leaders in energy, AI and sustainability at ENACT Majlis in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with global leaders in energy, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology,...

Is Abu Dhabi becoming the global capital of AI development?

Ian Bremmer shares an update from Abu Dhabi, a place he calls “the global capital for AI development.” With affordable energy, huge data centers, and one of the highest AI adoption rates in the world (59% of the population already uses AI), the...

National Archives of Qatar signs cooperation agreement with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

The National Archives of Qatar announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to launch a Professional Certificate in Archives and Records Management, as part of the National Archives of Qatar's commitment to...

AI’s energy appetite sparks global call for action at ENACT Majlis in Abu Dhabi

Electricity demand from data centres alone is projected to quadruple by 2040 — rising from 105 gigawatts to a staggering 450 gigawatts. This surge comes as 1.5 billion people are expected to move into cities, adding 2 billion electric-powered air...

UAE President receives Chair of US National Energy Dominance Council; MoU signed to advance collaboration in energy, AI

ABU DHABI (WAM) UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received the Honourable Doug Burgum, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, who is...

UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Emir of Qatar on passing of Maryam bint Abdullah

ABU DHABI (WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the death of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah. His Highness...

UAE oil giant ADNOC signs deal with Microsoft to co-develop AI agents

ABU DHABI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), an oil giant of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday announced an agreement with Microsoft to co-develop and deploy AI agents across ADNOC's operations. The agreement...

UAE: 6 in 10 employees use AI in daily jobs as country tops global adoption

The UAE has reinforced its position as the world’s leading nation in artificial intelligence adoption, with nearly six in ten working-age residents now using AI tools in their daily work, according to the latest AI Diffusion Report released by...

Dubai Ride 2025 kicks off Dubai Fitness Challenge with record 40,327 cyclists

Dubai Ride kicked off the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 with an unforgettable morning that transformed Sheikh Zayed Road into the world’s most iconic cycling track, welcoming a record 40,327 cyclists to the sixth edition of this flagship event in a...

UAE to mark Flag Day on Monday with nationwide celebrations

The UAE will mark Flag Day tomorrow, Monday, with nationwide official and public celebrations. At 11am, the UAE flag will be raised across ministries, government entities and institutions. Flag Day is a national occasion observed annually, during...

UAE: How AI is driving cleaner, more efficient access to energy worldwide

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to dramatically boost global energy efficiency, accelerate the deployment of cleaner power grids, and broaden access to electricity, according to US Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum. Burgum...

UAE AI market to reach Dh170bn by 2030; MENA sector surges to Dh610bn

Image: Supplied The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is forecast to reach Dh170bn ($46.33bn) by 2030, according to data from Grand View Research (GVR), underscoring the country’s growing role in the Middle East’s $166bn (Dh610bn) AI boom....

UAE Launches First AI-Designed Business Complex in Sharjah

Innovative Development Marks a New Era for Urban Living Al Marwan Developments has officially launched “District 11,” heralded as the UAE’s first smart work resort designed utilizing artificial intelligence. This project aims to set a new...

UAE’s first AI-designed business complex launched in Sharjah

SHARJAH (ALETIHAD) Al Marwan Developments has launched its pioneering project, “District 11”, the UAE’s first smart work resort designed using artificial intelligence, setting a new benchmark for urban innovation and economic vitality in Sharjah...

Dubai Court jails maid for one month over theft of suitcase

A maid has been sentenced to one month in prison by the Court of Misdemeanours and Violations in Dubai for stealing a suitcase belonging to an Arab woman. The case dates back to May last year, when the woman reported the theft of one of her...

Dubai World Trade Centre To Host 18 Major Global Exhibitions And Conferences This November

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is preparing for one of its busiest months of the year, with 18 flagship exhibitions and conferences scheduled throughout November 2025. Covering industries from food and beverage and construction to education,...

UAE, Singapore lead global AI growth as Pakistan lags behind

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Norway are among the countries taking the lead in the global adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), while Pakistan remains far behind, with only a small share of its population using AI tools in...