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UAE: 21-year-old college dropout designs AI outperforming tech giants OpenAI, Genspark
A 21-year-old college dropout based in the UAE has pulled off what billion-dollar tech giants may or may not be able to do. Quddus Pativada, the founder of an artificial intelligence-driven tutor, ASI, has now built MyASI, an AI agent system that...

These are the roles driving UAE job growth
Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...

UAE Golden Visa: Indians Can Now Get United Arab Emirates' Golden Visa Without Trade License, Property Purchase
Dubai, July 6: The United Arab Emirates government has started a new type of Golden Visa, which will be based on nomination, albeit with some conditions, unlike the current practice of investing large amounts in either property or business here....

Kleindienst Group to Open Hygge Hotel on Dubai World Islands
A new "Hygge" themed hotel is set to open in Dubai within the next two years. A project by Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, the new property is named after the Scandinavian philosophy of hygge - a concept that's...

UAE Golden Visa: Dubai's Rayad Group Takes 'Responsibility' For Creating Confusion, Says 'No GUARANTEED Visa Exists'
(MENAFN- Live Mint) A Dubai-based visa advisory service company, Rayad Group, on Wednesday issued an apology and accepted“full responsibility” for spreading“incorrect” information about the UAE Golden Vis The Rayad group's statement had claimed...

Running a restaurant in UAE? Here are the rules you can’t ignore
Arabic menus and cultural compliance are a must for restaurants in the UAE /Representative Image TL;DR: Arabic menus and signage aren’t optional. It’s a legal and cultural requirement.Alcohol, pork, and shisha each come with their own set of...

Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills
In a landmark bilateral initiative, the Nigerian government has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youth with transformative digital capabilities, entrepreneurial...

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s new VR experience will transport you from Baghdad to Rome and Mughal India
Louvre Abu Dhabi is pushing the boundaries of immersive art with a brand new VR experience, The Quantum Dome Project, that will transport users into eras bygone with fantastical reality. The history that we only read about in books and watch in...

Abu Dhabi: Modon announces sellout of Hudayriyat Island residential plots
Leading Abu Dhabi developer Modon has announced the complete sell-out of its first residential plots, Wadeem, on Hudayriyat Island within 72 hours of launch, generating sales of AED5.5 billion ($1.5 billion). The sales place Wadeem as 2025’s...

UAE Golden Visa: Dubai firm takes ‘responsibility’ for creating confusion
A Dubai-based visa advisory service company - Rayad Group - on Wednesday issued an apology and accepted ‘full responsibility’ for spreading ‘incorrect’ information about UAE Golden Visa, claiming that the government will offer a lifetime visa for...

Dubai Golden Visa For ₹23 lakh: How Indian Media Spread False Claim
Several Indian media outlets misreported that United Arab Emirates (UAE) is issuing a Golden Visa to Indians by charging a fee of AED 1,00,000, about ₹23 lakh. However, UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security...

What is Abraham Accord? This Muslim nation to become 5th to join it, know how is it linked with Israel, US
Mauritania, a country in Northwest Africa, is likely to join the Abraham Accords as the fifth nation as the representatives of the country met with Israeli at the White House. Recently US President Donald Trump hinted at the expansion of the...

UAE Tightens Entry Rules for Nigerian Travellers
Stringent new visa rules now govern travel from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates, marking a sharp increase in restrictions. Transit visas have been fully suspended, while tourist visas for solo applicants aged 18 to 45 are no longer allowed....

UAE New Visa Rules 2025 – Discover, Grow and Thrive
July 9, 2025 | Dubai, UAE– The United Arab Emirates has always been an attraction for tourists, business travelers, and expatriates for numerous reasons, including the incredible architecture, luxurious way of life, and rational economy. With UAE...

GFH and Dubai Cares pack school kits for UAE students in need
Dubai: GFH Financial Group (GFH) has signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organization under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) for advancing educational access for underprivileged children....

UAE Tightens Visa Rules for Nigerian Travellers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stricter entry requirements for Nigerian travellers, including a complete suspension of transit visa applications. Travel agents confirmed the development on Tuesday. Under the new directives from...

8 fabulous activities to experience in Dubai this weekend
Life Your ultimate weekend guide in Dubai, July 11 to 13, 2025. Shop ‘til you drop The London-based athleisure brand, VAARA by Tatiana Korsakova, opens its first international boutique at The Dubai EDITION. Designed with Studio XAG, the...

Banning the Muslim Brotherhood
“The Muslim Brotherhood,” the late historian Barry Rubin once remarked, “is by far the most successful Islamist group in the world.” But nearly a century after its creation, and decades after it spawned dozens of terrorist organizations, the...

Thai Massage Therapists in UAE to Receive Global Standard Certification
He proudly recalled that on 12th December 2019, UNESCO formally inscribed "Nuad Thai" (Thai massage) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This pivotal recognition affirmed Thai massage's ancient value to a global audience, acknowledging it as a...

UAE: New initiative to teach Emirati kids financial literacy amid rising consumerism
The UAE has launched its first community-based financial literacy programme, taking money management education directly to children and teenagers aged 9-15 through local councils. This innovative approach prioritises cultural familiarity over...