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Abu Dhabi: In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and following the announcement of a new government system to transform 50 percent of government sectors, services and operations into Agentic AI models within two years, the UAE Government has held

Health

Abu Dhabi: Yas Clinic Khalifa City has successfully performed its first partial knee replacement using robotic and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, marking a significant milestone in advanced medical care. The procedure was carried out by Dr Fawzi Mazek, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and

Business

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market is entering a new phase of strategic maturity, characterised by sustained growth, enhanced transparency, and stronger investor confidence, according to insights shared by BriefGlance. The report highlights that this momentum is not limited to the luxury segment, bu

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Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (17) of 2026 establishing the Dubai Longevity Authority (DLA). The new entity aims to position Dubai as a global hub for longevity, wellness and advanced he

Opinion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark an unprecedented moment for the Arab world. For the first time since the tournament began in 1930, eight Arab nations will take their place on football’s biggest stage. It is a milestone that extends far beyond sport. It reflects a region whose confidence, investme

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Dubai: When 60-year-old Antonio David lost his part-time driving job a few years ago, it was tough for his family, especially his children, to see their father heartbroken. Having seen him work hard his entire life to provide for his wife and nine children, his eldest daughter, Joan David, decided

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Dubai: Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to launch a new home financing programme for eligible customers purchasing properties across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. The programme is available to UAE nationals and residents, including salaried and sel

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Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted an advanced smart system to enhance the reliability of its electricity distribution networks. The Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System (ASGR) is a pioneering solution focused on full automation and instant decision-making, supportin

World

BANGKOK: An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar's largest city, the U.S. State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar

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JOHANNESBURG: Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in a late-night mass shooting in the South African city of Johannesburg, police said Wednesday. Police believe more than 10 suspects were dropped off in a minibus in an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of

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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the ballistic missile and drone attacks launched by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) described the attacks as terrorist a

Business

SpaceX's much-anticipated $75 billion initial public offering, set to be the largest ever, will likely keep cryptocurrency prices in the doldrums as retail investors attracted to new and risky artificial intelligence stocks scramble to get a slice of the action. Celebrity billionaire Elon Musk's ro

Entertainment

Veteran Tamil film director Bharathiraja has passed away in Chennai on Wednesday. He was 84. Director of some of the epoch-making films in Tamil with a rural backdrop, he is the recipient of six National Film Awards. Bharathiraja also won four Filmfare Awards and six Tamil Nadu State Awards. A reci

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Dubai: Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police for Operations, has emphasised that fines are not the primary objective of traffic enforcement, stressing that driver behaviour remains the key factor in decision-making. He stated that Dubai Police follows a

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Dubai: When some UAE residents signed the UAE's Pledge and Commitment initiative, they say it reminded them of how the country has been the place where they crossed many milestones in their lives - from first jobs, to starting a family, to turning long-held ambitions into reality. As thousands of r