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Dubai will unleash a new era of global AI dominance next week, as the UAE hosts the world's largest tech and start-up show, converging the best minds, future-focused governments, and most advanced companies to redraw the boundaries of the AI economy and shape the future of the globe's next big technology shift.

2023-10-10T17:59:12.428222+00:00 IST

UAE: Mubadala Capital closes its second successful Fund in Brazil

Mubadala Capital, the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company ("Mubadala"), held a final close on its second flagship investment fund in Brazil, Brazil Special Opportunities Fund II ("BSOF II"), with total commitments in excess of USD 710 million.

2023-10-10T17:58:48.975609+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality adds 'Wosool’ seal on building completion

Dubai Municipality has announced a special 'Wosool' seal for building permits and building completion certificates in the Emirates of Dubai, confirming the buildings comply with the standards for people of determination as a key requirement for approving permits. This move comes according to Dubai Building Code regarding new building plans, which intends to standardize building designs across the emirate.

2023-10-10T17:56:18.568845+00:00 IST

Fujairah CP receives ambassadors of Maldives, Tunisia, Germany

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, held separate meetings with Aminath Shabeena, Ambassador of the Maldives to the UAE, Mu'izz bin Abdul Sattar Binameem, Ambassador of Tunisia to the UAE, and Alexander Schonfelder, Ambassador of Germany to the UAE, along with Sybille Pfaff, Consul-General of Germany in Dubai, at his office in the Emiri Court.

2023-10-10T17:55:57.698061+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed receives Commander of the National Guard

During the meeting held at Dubai Executive Council's headquarters, Sheikh Hamdan commended the crucial role played by the UAE Armed Forces in protecting the nation and safeguarding its resources.

2023-10-10T17:49:18.206195+00:00 IST

Reem Al Hashimy participates in Joint Gulf-European Meeting

UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy participated in the 27th Joint Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU), held in the Omani capital Muscat.

2023-10-10T17:46:04.679389+00:00 IST

RTA resumes Global Village bus routes and electric Abra service

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to restart the operation of four bus routes to serve the guests of Global Village for its upcoming 28th season 2023-2024. The services will resume on October 18, coinciding with the commencement of the village's activities.

2023-10-10T17:44:07.650201+00:00 IST

Israel Defense Forces say all schools to remain shut

Amid ongoing war between Israel and terrorist group Hamas at the Gaza strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced that schools across the entire country will remain closed in the coming days, according to The Times of Israel.

2023-10-10T16:12:57.422333+00:00 IST

Israeli Air Force executes two big Hamas leaders amid retaliation

In a major development in the ongoing Israeli counter-offensive against the deadly attack by Hamas, two big leaders of the terror group were eliminated by the Israeli Air Force on Tuesday.

2023-10-10T15:13:22.056918+00:00 IST

At least 40 babies killed, as Israel-Hamas war turns ghastly

In one of the ghastliest details from the Hamas attack on Israel, at least 40 babies were killed by the terror group, Israel-based i24 News reported on Tuesday.

2023-10-10T14:38:48.530359+00:00 IST

"No prisoner swap before end of war": Hamas

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said that the issue of prisoner swaps won't be addressed until the end of the war, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-10T13:21:20.734156+00:00 IST

“Blatant bias towards Zionist occupation”: Hamas

Condemning the joint statement issued by five countries -- US, UK Germany, France and Italy over the deadly attack on Israel, Hamas termed the reaction as "double standards" and their "blatant bias" towards "Zionist occupation", Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-10T13:20:33.157789+00:00 IST

Hamas threatens Ashkelon with major rocket attack

As the ongoing conflict between Israel and terrorist group Hamas grows tense, the spokesperson for Hamas's Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, has threatened the Israel's coastal city of Ashkelon with a major rocket barrage in the coming hours, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-10T13:01:13.099431+00:00 IST

UN Rights Chief condemns Israel for ordering “full siege” on Gaza

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have condemned the decision of Israel to order a "full siege" of Gaza, and also pleaded with "states with influence" to defuse the situation, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-10-10T11:51:01.802618+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas violence: Over 70 Palestinians killed

Over 770 Palestinians have been killed in air raids after Israel launched a strong retaliation after the 'surprise attack' by Hamas, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.

2023-10-10T11:18:32.947061+00:00 IST

Israeli Air Force launches extensive attack against Hamas

As the Israeli retaliation against Hamas attack entered the fourth day, the Israeli Air Force have launched an extensive attack against terror targets of Hamas in the Gaza strip.

2023-10-10T11:07:52.073402+00:00 IST

Israel-Gaza Violence: Rocket sirens sound in Beersheba

Incoming rocket sirens were heard in the Southern city of Beersheba in Israel on Tuesday, according to the Times of Israel.

2023-10-10T10:47:09.735277+00:00 IST

Borouge signs agreement with NPCC to supply critical materials fo

Borouge Plc today announced that it has signed an agreement with the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a UAE-based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company.

2023-10-10T09:23:36.808724+00:00 IST

UAE: MoHRE, ICP launch campaign

The campaign begins on October 10 and will run for three months, with various government entities taking part, along with free zones across the country and media outlets.

2023-10-10T09:22:58.411626+00:00 IST

International Council on Archives Congress Abu Dhabi 2023 opens

This year's edition of the Congress, which is held under the theme "Enriching Knowledge Societies," brings together experts and specialists in the field of archives, as well as thought leaders from around the world, to explore the transformative capabilities of providing information and access to it in modern societies.

2023-10-10T09:15:22.973495+00:00 IST