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Omar Rahman

Education
Empowering Parents: New Policy Allows Students to Repeat the Academic Year

Abu Dhabi's Department of Education and Knowledge now allows parents to formally request that their child repeat a school year if they believe it serv...

Education
Emirati Students Comprise 26% of NYU Abu Dhabi Undergrads: Empowering Local Talent in Global Education

NYU Abu Dhabi just welcomed its most diverse incoming class ever, with the Class of 2026 marking a historic milestone for Emirati student enrollment....

Startups and Tech
Wealthy Family Offices Flock to Singapore's Lucrative Tax Incentives

Singapore is making it easier for ultra-wealthy families to get tax breaks as global competition heats up for attracting the world's richest investors...

Education
GPS Navigation Essentials: Equipping Students with Seamless Sailing Skills

Repton School Abu Dhabi has launched the SailGP Schools program, backed by Mubadala, bringing cutting-edge sailing science directly into classrooms. T...

Startups and Tech
Stellantis CEO Dismisses Fuel-Powered Car Ban as 'Unrealistic'

Europe's 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Faces Growing Industry Revolt The European Union's ambitious plan to ban fossil fuel vehicle sales by 2035 is inc...

Startups and Tech
UAE's Portable Computer Market Sees 3% Growth in First Half, Promising Opportunities Ahead

UAE Laptop Market Shows Resilience Amid Global Tech Uncertainty The UAE's laptop market demonstrated modest but significant growth of 3% in the first...

Startups and Tech
UAE's Smart Cars Uncover Residency Violators in an Instant

The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security unveiled an AI-powered smart vehicle that can identify visa violator...

Education
Innovative Sensor Integration Revolutionizes Diabetic Foot Care

Smart Soles and AI: Abu Dhabi Researchers Pioneer Breakthrough in Diabetic Foot Care A groundbreaking study from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi has...

Startups and Tech
Surging EV Parts and Battery Costs Drive Up Vehicle Insurance Premiums

Electric car insurance in the UAE costs 20-35% more than traditional vehicles, despite the Emirates leading Gulf electric vehicle sales with 24,000 un...

Startups and Tech
Meta Halts Internal Study on Social Media's Harmful Impacts

Meta stopped internal research that allegedly showed people who quit using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to a legal filing rel...

Startups and Tech
Digital Remittances Surge 20%; Strong Q4 Performance Expected

The UAE's foreign exchange and money transfer sector posted steady growth in the third quarter of 2024, driven by rising demand for financial transfer...

News
Artificial Intelligence Devours 50% of Jobs, Warns Anthropic CEO

AI Will Eliminate Half of Entry-Level Jobs Within Five Years, Anthropic CEO Warns Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of AI startup Anthropic, has issue...

Education
Hamdan bin Mohammed: Soaring with Knowledge, Building with Ethics

Dubai Crown Prince Champions Education as Foundation for National Progress Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai an...

Emirates
UAE University Awarded US Patent for Pioneering Battery Innovation

UAE University Patents Revolutionary CO2-to-Energy Battery Technology The United Arab Emirates University has secured a groundbreaking U.S. patent fo...

Startups and Tech
Global Smartphone Shipments Surge, Apple Hits Record-Breaking Milestone

Global smartphone shipments jumped 2.6% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching 322.7 million units as consumers rushed to buy devices packed with arti...

Startups and Tech
Rakez Unveils Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises

UAE's Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Partners with Fintech Startup to Digitize SME Operations The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Authority (RAKEZ) has fo...

Startups and Tech
Digital Transformation Surges: 64% of Consumers Embrace Online Services in Daily Life

Egypt Accelerates Digital Finance Push as Global Fintech Adoption Surges Past 80% Egypt's financial regulator is intensifying efforts to digitize non...

Startups and Tech
Nvidia Stock Plunges 6% as Meta and Alphabet Announce Groundbreaking Partnership

Nvidia shares dropped more than 6% Tuesday after reports that Meta Platforms is considering spending billions on AI chips from Google's parent company...

Startups and Tech
Hala Expands its Fleet with 250 Vehicles, Plans to Add 600 More for Enhanced Mobility Services

Dubai's Hala Ride-Hailing Service Surges 12% as UAE Mobility Sector Matures Hala, the joint venture between Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and...

Startups and Tech
Elon Musk Invests $1 Billion in Tesla Shares, Boosts Ownership Stake

Musk's $1 Billion Tesla Stock Purchase Signals Strategic Confidence Amid Compensation Battle Tesla shares surged 6% in pre-market trading Monday foll...

Education
Dubai Elevates Higher Education through Strategic Partnership

Dubai has signed a major partnership to strengthen its position as a global education hub. The Dubai Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, both part...