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Ramadan 2025: UAE announces shorter working hours for public sector

Ministries and federal authorities will operate from 9 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday

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Elon Musk wants to ‘delete entire agencies’ from US government

Musk, the world’s richest man, has disparaged civil servants as bureaucrats who are not elected and not held accountable to American taxpayers

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Grok 3: This AI chatbot, ChatGPT challenger is to release soon

Grok 3 is outperforming anything that’s been released

UAE cuts visa process from 30 days to five

UAE’s new Blue Visa: Everything you need to know about it

The announcement was made at the World Government Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from February 11 to 13

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World Governments Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai

The event will also host thought leaders and experts who will discuss major global trends in more than 200 interactive sessions featuring over 300 global speakers

Dubai: These 4 areas to become car-free zones Image for illustrative purposes image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: These 4 areas to become car-free zones

The initiative to create car-free, pedestrian-friendly areas aligns with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to create a greener, more sustainable urban environment

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New record: UAE foreign trade hits Dhs3tn milestone in 2024

While global trade grew by only 2 per cent in 2024, the UAE’s foreign trade expanded at a remarkable 14.6 per cent, outpacing the global average by seven times

Therme Dubai: What the world's 'tallest' Dhs2bn resort will offer

Therme Dubai: What the world’s ‘tallest’ Dhs2bn resort will offer

The project will be funded by a consortium of local and international financing partners, with completion anticipated by 2028

Trade wars: China hits US with targeted tariffs after Trump imposes new levies

China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent for US coal and LNG and 10 per cent for crude oil

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Trump signs order to create US sovereign wealth fund

The executive order mandates the delivery of a comprehensive plan for the fund’s establishment within 90 days

Modon Holding to acquire Arena Events Group

Modon Holding to acquire Arena Events Group

Arena Events group, which operates in over 10 countries including the US, UK, and Saudi Arabia, has been a key player in some of the world’s largest sporting events

Washington crash: Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly incident

Washington crash: Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly incident

Overnight, boats will remain on the scene for security and surface searches from local, state, and federal regional partners

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Gold price falls: Is US dollar the culprit?

The current movement suggests that the downside for the yellow metal is still limited

Gold prices in UAE fall as global trends weigh on bullion

Gold prices soar to 11-week high amid Trump jitters, dollar dip

Gold is sticking closely to its role as a safe haven during economic and geopolitical uncertainty

The world's most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms

The world’s most valuable brands revealed, includes these UAE firms

The Global 500 report showed that the total value of the world’s 500 most valuable brands has grown by 10 per cent year-on-year

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Oman and Kuwait announce Isra Wal Miraj holidays for 2025

Isra Wal Miraj, also known as the Night Journey, is a significant event in Islamic tradition

Dollar gains as Trump floats tariffs, threatens ‘taking back’ Panama Canal

His inauguration speech focused on emergencies in immigration and energy and a more expansionist foreign policy, including a pledge to take back the Panama Canal

Virtuzone has been acquired by Singapore-based Ascentium

Virtuzone has been acquired by Singapore-based Ascentium

Through the acquisition, Virtuzone’s clients will gain access to global markets, including the Far East and Latin America, while leveraging Ascentium’s international network to streamline compliance with global business laws

From Musk to Zuckerberg: Tech billionaires flock to Trump’s inaugural

Among those seated prominently were the three richest men in the world

Zomato share price plunges for second day after profit shock

The company’s quick commerce arm, Blinkit, remains a major drag on performance

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WhatsApp rolls out its latest update: Here’s what you need to know

The updates include creative camera effects, personalised selfie stickers, and improved message reactions, with a focus on making the platform more engaging and intuitive

Masdar to build world’s first 1GW baseload renewable plant in the UAE

The new solar and battery energy facility will deliver 1 gigawatt of uninterrupted clean power and is expected to cost around $6bn

WATCH: UAE’s MBZ-SAT satellite’s historic launch

MBZ-SAT is a 750kg Earth observation satellite designed to deliver high-resolution images with unprecedented accuracy

GEMS to launch UAE’s ‘most expensive’ school: Here’s how much it will cost

The education company says the high fees will allow it to hand-pick specialist teachers from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions

UAE embassy in Beirut to reopen

UAE embassy in Beirut to reopen

The embassy’s reopening is a key step in further strengthening bilateral relations, demonstrating the UAE’s dedication to Lebanon’s stability

Gold prices in UAE fall as global trends weigh on bullion

Pakistan strikes gold: New reserves discovered

The precious metal has been found spread across a 32-kilometre long stretch

AKCEL GP launches in Dubai, sets sights on global motorsport stage

It will race in circuits across Europe and the Middle East, offering a pathway for drivers aspiring to reach Formula 1.

New Tesla Model Y unveiled in China as carmaker fights off rivals

Deliveries in China are set to begin in March, subject to regulatory approval

Lebanon’s bonds rally as parliament elects Joseph Aoun as president

Lebanon’s bonds, which have been in default since 2020, rallied shortly after Joseph Aoun’s victory was announced

AI-powered desktop for $3,000? This is Nvidia’s plan for Project DIGITS

The new machine uses Nvidia’s latest “Blackwell” AI chip and will cost $3,000, the company’s CEO Jensen Huang revealed earlier this week