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Layla Al Mansoori

Economy
UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit Kicks Off October 27, Backed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Dubai's Ministry of Economy and Tourism is hosting the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, bringing together over 350 leaders from the...

Emirates
Emirati Royal Discusses Boosting Cooperation with Mizuho Financial Group CEO

A high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi has brought together UAE investment firm 2 Point Zero and Japan's Mizuho Financial Group to explore partnerships in...

Economy
Dubai ComEx and Paybit Unveil Winners of 'Web 3 Unleashed' Hackathon

Dubai just wrapped up its third annual Web3 Unleashed hackathon, awarding $140,000 in prizes to five innovative blockchain projects. The event drew 90...

Economy
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Wins Silver Design Award in Asia Design Awards

The UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka just won a silver award at the 2025 Design for Asia Awards, adding another international recognition to its growin...

International
Trump Brokered TikTok Deal with China, Averts Looming App Ban

Trump Claims TikTok Deal with China as ByteDance Ownership Deadline Looms President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. has reached an agree...

Emirates
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Welcomes Head of Zayed Charity Race Organizing Committee

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with organizers to review preparations for the upcoming Zayed Charity Run, which expects 15,000 participants thi...

International
Trump Reveals Putin's Desire to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believes Vladimir Putin wants to end the "crisis" in Ukraine, even though talks between the Russian pres...

International
Small Plane Crashes in Florida Minutes After Takeoff: Aviation Disaster Rocks Sunshine State

A small turbine aircraft on a hurricane relief mission to Jamaica crashed into a residential pond in Coral Springs, Florida on Monday, killing two peo...

Emirates
United Arab Emirates Leads 20th Forum Tackling Global Peace and Stability

The UAE will host its 20th Annual Al-Ittihad Forum on October 21, focusing on the country's role as a peacemaker on the global stage. The event marks...

International
Berlin Airport Forecasts Flight Delays on Monday

European Airport Chaos Continues as Cyber Attack Cripples Check-in Systems Berlin Airport warned Sunday that flight disruptions will stretch into Mon...

Economy
AI-Powered 'Ain' System Launched by Saudi Arabia's Human Resources and Localization Ministry

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation just launched an AI-powered system called "Ain" that automatically processes work permit applica...

Emirates
Dubai Police's Digital Projects and Initiatives Unveiled by Hamdan bin Mohammed

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has directed the city's police force to become the world's best at using artificial intelligence and a...

International
Gaza Reconstruction Begins: Debris Cleared, Roads Reopened to Restore Normalcy

Gaza municipalities have started clearing rubble from main streets and reopening roads as Palestinians begin returning to their homes following the ce...

Economy
Abu Dhabi's Pioneering AI Governance Framework: A Pivotal Achievement in the Emirate's Smart City Transformation

Abu Dhabi just launched what it claims is the world's first autonomous government system that handles routine tasks without any human input. The new f...

International
Powerful 4.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Papua New Guinea, Residents on Alert

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea today, with its epicenter located 79 kilometers from the city of Popondetta at a depth of 78.9 kilomet...

International
UN: $70 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza After Devastating Conflict

The UN Development Programme estimates that rebuilding Gaza will cost around $70 billion, with $20 billion needed in just the first three years. This...

Economy
UAE Economy Poised for Robust Growth, Outpacing Gulf Peers in 2025: IMF

The UAE posted the strongest economic performance among Gulf Cooperation Council countries in 2025, driven primarily by Abu Dhabi's growth, according...

Economy
Sharjah's Women Entrepreneurs Host Forum on Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship

The Sharjah Businesswomen Council teamed up with the American University of Sharjah's business school to host a major dialogue on corporate social res...

Emirates
Dubai Municipality Unveils Cutting-Edge Smart Device to Analyze Purity of Precious Metals at GITEX

Dubai Municipality's Central Laboratory just launched the world's first fully automated precious metals testing device that can check gold, silver, an...

Emirates
Emirati Leaders Offer Condolences for Passing of Prominent Figures

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain region, paid his respects at a condolence gathering for two deceased community...

Economy
Emirati Entrepreneurs Empowerment Drives National Economic Growth, Says Al Mazrouei

UAE Minister of Community Development Shama bint Suhail Al Mazrouei visited a pavilion showcasing 32 Emirati entrepreneurs at Dubai's Global Village,...