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From Kananaskis to Abu Dhabi: The Global South’s Rise and China’s Normative Centrality
The Geopolitics
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July 6, 2025
Abu Dhabi recently hosted over 100 policy-makers and scholars from 20 countries of the Global South in the first Global South Economic Forum. Organised by the UAE’s premier institution for grooming diplomats in International Relations, the Anwar...
UAE Air Taxi Frontier Takes Off in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Arabian Post
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July 6, 2025
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have emerged as epicentres of a pioneering surge in electric air taxi trials, with two leading US firms—Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation—making significant strides toward establishing urban air mobility networks in the...
UAE to lead new COSPAS-SARSAT International AI Committee for Search & Rescue Innovation
Detroit Star - Michigan
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ABU DHABI, 6th July 2025 (WAM) -- In a landmark decision during its virtual session on June 13, 2025, the global COSPAS-SARSAT organisation established a new international working group focused on artificial intelligence applications in...
UAE Pro League holds 2025-26 season draw for Adnoc Pro League, ADIB Cup
Gulf Today
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July 6, 2025
The UAE Pro League held the 2025-26 sports season for the Adnoc Pro League, ADIB Cup, and eUAE Pro League Championship at the headquarters of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The draw ceremony for the 2025–26 season took place in the presence of...
UAE Chemistry Olympiad begins today in Dubai
Gulf Today
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July 6, 2025
The UAE will host the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the world’s leading scientific competition in the field of chemistry. Bringing together over 360 students from more than 90 countries in Dubai from 6 to 14 July 2025, this edition...
Dubai: Expect driverless ride sooner; RTA aims for 25% of trips to be autonomous by 2030
Khaleej Times
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Dubai is gearing up to bring self-driving cars to its roads, with the emirate taking another step on the way before begining the pilot trials of autonomous vehicles later this year. The initiative marks a major step toward launching a fully...
Dubai to start self-driving car trials with full commercial rollout planned by 2026
The Times of India
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The self-driving cars, equipped with advanced sensors and AI technology, will begin trials later this year, with a full commercial rollout scheduled for 2026/ Image: X Dubai RTA Dubai is taking a monumental step towards revolutionizing its...
UAE stakes claim as global capital for digital nomads
Gulf Business
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July 5, 2025
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Once known primarily for its oil wealth and gleaming skyscrapers, the UAE is now carving out a new global identity as a magnet for digital nomads, according to a report published by the state news...
Primrose Capital Gains Strategic Regulatory Window In Abu Dhabi
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Primrose Capital Management has obtained in‐principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking the inception of its journey toward a full Financial Services...
Dubai Welcomes Three Prestigious Universities Ahead of 2025–26 Term
Arabian Post
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July 6, 2025
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority has confirmed that three esteemed international institutions—the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, the American University of Beirut, and Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh College for Medical...
Nii Simmonds | The quest for tech and manufacturing sovereignty
The Gleaner
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July 6, 2025
The recent AI agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which paves the way for the UAE to establish one of the world’s largest data campuses, has sparked heated debate in the US. The New York Times questioned whether us...
Where to find affordable housing and studio rentals in UAE 2025: Best picks for bachelors, newcomers
The Times of India
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In 2025, bachelors and newcomers can find studio rentals in the UAE ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 annually in key affordable areas./ Image composite: Property Finder, Marketplace With its ever-growing appeal to young professionals, job...
UAE Emerges As Premier Hub For Digital Nomads
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi, Dubai – The United Arab Emirates has climbed to second place in the 2025 VisaGuide Digital Nomad Visa Index, surpassing established destinations such as the Bahamas, Hungary, and...
UAE Unveils First Global Framework For Hybrid Air Operations
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) A landmark regulation issued by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority introduces the world's first official framework enabling electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft and conventional helicopters to operate...
Dubai Welcomes Three Prestigious Universities Ahead Of 202526 Term
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority has confirmed that three esteemed international institutions-the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, the American University of Beirut,...
UAE Travellers Pin Hopes On Digital Health Passports
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Residents across the UAE have taken the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic on the travel industry in 2020 in stride, and are hopeful that the introduction of digital health passports will make international travel...
UAE: 347 Search, Rescue Operations Carried Out By National Guard In First Half Of 2025
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE National Guard Command on Saturday reported that they conducted 347 search and rescue operations in the first half of 2025. The operations were on land and at sea, and both domestically and...
Researchers make disturbing discovery after studying digestive tracts of hundreds of dead birds: 'Highlights the need for urgent, collective action'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 5, 2025
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah has raised concerns about marine pollutants and their effect on coastal wildlife in the United Arab Emirates after analyzing digested food in deceased seabirds. What's happening? A recent...
UAE Airlifts Man Facing Medical Emergency From Saudi Arabia
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A resident of the UAE has been successfully airlifted from Saudi Arabia for emergency medical care. The air ambulance mission was carried out by the UAE's National Research and Rescue Centre at the National Guard in...
Dubai Hotelier Accused Of Dh950 Million Crypto Scam Arrested In India
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A Dubai hotelier accused of running a fake investment scheme worth over Dh950 million has been arrested in India. Faridabad Police, in the northern Indian state of Haryana, confirmed the arrest to Khaleej Times on Saturday,...