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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sam Altman, the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, a company specialising in artificial intelligence research and deployment. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the company and its …

UAE’s Thekra Alkaabi shattered the world record in the newly added women’s 100m T71 frame running event on the opening day of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi on Saturday. Alkaabi clocked 19.89 seconds to set the record and win the gold in the event in which athletes …

 The UAE is stepping up efforts to attract global visitors with a wave of new luxury tourism and entertainment projects designed to boost competitiveness and economic contribution. The most high-profile announcement in 2025 came with plans to build the Disney Theme Park Resort project on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, marking …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York. The meeting reviewed the latest regional developments and the …

The UAE Accountability Authority has signed two MoUs with the Hellenic Court of Audit and National Transparency Authority in Greece, to boost cooperation in oversight, integrity and anti-corruption. The agreements, signed during an official visit led by Humaid Obaid Khalifa Obaid Abushibs, President of the UAE Accountability Authority, aim to …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today, recived a number of local dignitaries, investors, and senior officials at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, …

The General Women’s Union (GWU) announced today the launch of the world’s first official employment programme dedicated to Productive Families, offering a fixed monthly salary and comprehensive job benefits. This pioneering step reflects the long-term “Mother of the Nation’s 50:50 Vision”, which extends to the year 2075 and aims to …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the launch of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Empowerment Medal in recognition of Dubai officials who excel in empowering second-tier leaders …

Samsung Electronics MENA has kicked off its latest regional campaign, #YouDeserveMore, with an open call to mobile users who feel stuck with phones that haven’t offered anything fresh in years. This is more than an upgrade, it’s a clear message: Why stay stuck with good enough, when better options are …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has launched “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. The campaign seeks to provide …