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UAE President Visits Hungary for First Time – What is He Doing Here?
The president of the United Arab Emirates is visiting Hungary for the first time, Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook. "This is not only an important diplomatic event but also a historic moment," Szalay-Bobrovniczky said....

First meeting of Türkiye-UAE high level strategic council
The Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council reflected the determination of both countries to further advance the bilateral ties and close cooperation across a broad range of shared objectives between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab...

Photos: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Visits 4 Countries In Just 2 Days
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) In a remarkable diplomatic sprint, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited four countries in just two days - underscoring his relentless work ethic and the country's growing global engagement. From July 16...

UAE-India CEPA Council and Banaras Hindu University sign partnership agreement
UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) and the Atal Incubation Centre, Mahamana Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Institute of Management, Banaras Hindu University (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU), co-hosted a Start-up Showcase in Varanasi as part of the...

UAE marks Union Pledge Day; Embraces unity and vision
Abu Dhabi: Union Pledge Day in UAE has become a key moment for Emiratis to remember the declaration that united the seven emirates in 1971 under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow Rulers. The day,...

Small Satellites Market Research and Technology Forecast Report 2025-2033 | Investment Opportunities, Competitive Landscapes, and Technological Roadmaps – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Small Satellites – Market and Technology Forecast to 2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This study explores how these compact spacecraft are democratizing space access for both established...

Can online comments be considered crime in UAE? Woman fined AED 30,000 for offensive messages
In the UAE, you may face fines up to AED 500,000 and legal action for posting defamatory or offensive messages online/ Representative image In the UAE, online insults and defamation are criminal offences, not just civil matters. Social media...

President speaks of strength of the UAE on Union Pledge Day
President Sheikh Mohamed said unity was the strength of the UAE as the country marks Union Pledge Day. It was on this date, July 18, in 1971 that UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, signed the declaration of the Union...

8 fabulous activities to book this weekend in the UAE
Life Your ultimate weekend guide in the UAE, July 18 to 20, 2025. Take wellness to a new level This weekend, wellness takes centre stage at SIRO One Za’abeel with two transformative Sanctum Signature Sequences led by founder Luuk Melisse. Taking...

Dubai Launches AI Content Detection Icon To Flag Machine Led Creations
July 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – AI Content Detect System, “Human – Machine Collaboration Icon,” becomes the world’s first programme that will be able to accurately differentiate between the content created by humans and that created by AI....

UAE and GCC Shoppers Are Turning to AI for Custom Meal Plans
July 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Groceries prices getting out of pocket, more expensive? You’re definitely not the only one feeling it. Across the UAE and the Gulf, GCC shoppers are finding smart new ways to cope, and one of the most popular is turning...

UAE President, Hungarian PM discuss stronger bilateral ties
Budapest: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, during his official visit to the country. The meeting, which took place at the Prime Minister’s Office...

Dubai launches world’s first icon classificat
Classification system sets new standard for transparency in the age of AI-assisted knowledge creation Dubai has launched the world’s first icon-based classification system to represent the level of human–machine collaboration in the process of...

UAE President, Hungarian Prime Minister hold talks in Budapest to discuss bilateral relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation to advance both countries’ development...

UAE President, Hungarian PM witness exchange of MoUs
The exchange ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. Representing the UAE were Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of...

Discover Al Jurf As Abu Dhabi's Next Iconic Beachfront Destination
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Along the peaceful shores between two of the world's most dynamic cities - Dubai and Abu Dhabi - lies Al Jurf, a hidden gem that is quickly becoming one of the country's most desirable beachfront destinations. What sets Al...

Dubai, Bali top picks for Indians in Jan-June
New Delhi: Dubai, Bali and Bangkok topped the overseas travel preferences of Indians booking through the OYO app between January and June this year, with 65 per cent Year-on-Year growth in bookings for travel destinations offering easier visa...

Dubai: Indian, Emirati, Pakistani Investors Lead In Tokenised Property Deals
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) More than Dh9 million worth of deals through tokenisation have been made in Dubai within a month of selling properties through Prypco Mint, Mena's first real estate tokenisation platform. According to data shared by Prypco...

Three UAE Pupils Shortlisted For $100,000 Global Student Prize
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Three students from Dubai have earned global recognition, securing a spot on the prestigious top 50 shortlist for the Chegg Global Student Prize 2025, a $100,000 (Dh 367,000) award that celebrates exceptional student impact...

Nothing Phone (3) Launches In UAE: Fans Flock To Dubai Mall For Early Access
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) On the eve of the official UAE launch of the Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1), a crowd began to gather hours in advance at Sharaf DG, Dubai Mall. Some came out of pure loyalty. Others came for the exclusive #Drops100...