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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman; awarded honorary doctorate for AI leadership | World News

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sam Altman discussed expanding AI research and cooperation to strengthen the UAE’s innovation ecosystem/ Image: WAM In a key meeting reflecting the UAE’s rising global AI ambitions, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Abu Dhabi. The conversation focused on accelerating AI research and […]

UAE Media Chief meets Elon Musk at Tesla HQ, invites him to Abu Dhabi BRIDGE Summit | World News

Elon Musk, UAE Media Chief Discuss AI and Media Future at Tesla HQ On 27 September 2025, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council and the BRIDGE Summit met Elon Musk at Tesla’s headquarters to discuss the future of media and technology and to […]

UAE citizens get visa-free travel to Trinidad & Tobago after landmark deal | World News

The UAE and Trinidad & Tobago signed a mutual visa-exemption agreement during UNGA80 in New York On 27 September 2025, on the sidelines of UNGA80 in New York, the UAE and Trinidad & Tobago signed a mutual agreement on visa exemptions. The deal was signed by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE Deputy […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi builds world’s first net-zero energy mosque using solar and mud | World News

The mosque in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City will generate 100% of its energy onsite using solar panels and passive cooling/ Image: Arup A new milestone in sustainable architecture is underway in the UAE, where Masdar City, a sustainable urban development around 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from downtown Abu Dhabi, is constructing the world’s first mosque […]

2025 Kia Sportage launches in UAE: Prices, features, and why it’s the top SUV pick this year | World News

Thinking of a new SUV? 2025 Kia Sportage brings hybrid power, smart Tech and UAE-friendly prices The 2025 Kia Sportage arrives as a tech-forward compact SUV with a refined 2.5-litre petrol engine, a plug-in hybrid option, roomy interior comforts and a full slate of driver tech and it’s already available in the UAE with competitive […]

UAE unveils first-ever nationwide Emirati Birthday Song featuring voices from across the community | World News

The UAE’s 2025 Year of Community, titled “Hand in Hand,” promotes social ties, shared responsibility, and sustainable growth nationwide/ Image: WAM A new national birthday anthem has been released in the UAE, aiming to create a shared cultural tradition that resonates with everyone who calls the country home. As part of the 2025 Year of […]

UAE gears up for World Tourism Day 2025, celebrating unprecedented growth and global tourism leadership | World News

UAE’s tourism sector achieved record growth in 2024 with rising visitors, spending, and infrastructure expansion/Image: WAM According to the Emirates News Agency, the UAE marks World Tourism Day on September 27, the country stands at the forefront of global tourism, reporting unprecedented growth in visitor numbers, economic contribution, infrastructure, and international recognition. The sector’s performance […]

Productive Families in UAE to get full employment benefits including salaries, insurance, and pension | World News

Productive Families are home-based Emirati women who produce traditional crafts and goods as a source of income/ Representative Image In a landmark step toward reshaping the role of Emirati women in the national economy, the General Women’s Union (GWU) has unveiled the world’s first official employment programme dedicated to Productive Families. Designed as a practical […]

UAE: Sharjah extradites Uzbek and Nepalese nationals wanted for fraud under Interpol Red Notices | World News

The UAE and Uzbekistan ratified their extradition agreement in 2015, providing a formal legal basis for returning wanted individuals between the two countries/ Representative Image In a decisive move reflecting the UAE’s growing role in international judicial cooperation, Sharjah Police have extradited two foreign nationals, one wanted in Uzbekistan and the other in Nepal—for their […]

UAE developer giant Arada issues 4x oversubscribed $450m bond on Dubai stock exchange with $2b orders | World News

This is Arada’s third Sukuk, bringing its total outstanding Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai to USD 1.5 billion across three transactions/ Dubai Media Office Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a USD 450 million Sukuk issued by Arada Developments LLC (“Arada”), a leading UAE-based master developer.Issued under Arada Sukuk 2 Limited’s USD 1 billion Trust Certificate […]