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Abu Dhabi Officially Becomes MENA’s Fastest-Growing AI Hub
Scoop Empire
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August 12, 2025
Abu Dhabi’s AI scene didn’t just grow last year — it skyrocketed. Between June 2023 and June 2024, the number of AI companies jumped 61%, hitting 673 in total. Out of roughly 90,904 AI companies worldwide, Abu Dhabi is making moves that put it on...
Abu Dhabi Off-Plan Real Estate: 2025 Market Insights
ABC Money
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August 12, 2025
Abu Dhabi’s property market in 2025 is in a strong position, with demand for new homes supported by large-scale developments, lifestyle upgrades, and a stable legal framework. Off-plan sales — where buyers purchase before construction is complete...
Syria forums in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi eye $500bln reconstruction investment push
Zawya
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In a move to mobilise international capital for Syria’s estimated $500 billion reconstruction effort, the Syria Recovery & Investment Forum is launching two new editions this September — in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi — following the success of its July...
UAE announces full academic calendar for 2025-2026
Gulf News
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The new calendar sets provides the students with adequate rest after an intensive academic term. It also unified and clearly defined dates for the start of the academic year, the end of the three terms, and the conclusion of the school year. It...
A Bloom of Flavour: Blume Launches Limited-Time Arabic Afternoon Tea for Emirati Women’s Day
Middle East News 247
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August 13, 2025
In honour of Emirati Women’s Day, Blume, the Silk Road–inspired dining destination in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, invites guests to indulge in a limited-edition Arabic Afternoon Tea, served daily from 2 PM to 6 PM between 25 and 31 August....
Dubai to complete Emirates Road repair project for busy first school day
The National News
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Dubai has harnessed laser technology to identify cracks and potholes for a major repair programme on one of the country's busiest motorways to help ensure smooth travel on the first day back at school. The Roads and Transport Authority is in the...
e&’s Monitoring-as-a-Service offers UAE businesses real-time infrastructure visibility and resilience
Mid East Information
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August 13, 2025
Dubai, August 2025 – e& has launched Monitoring-as-a-Service (MaaS), a groundbreaking solution set to redefine infrastructure monitoring in the UAE. By enabling a new level of operational visibility and proactive management, MaaS empowers...
Best Influencer Marketing Agency in Dubai, UAE – RiseAlive
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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August 13, 2025
RiseAlive is a top influencer marketing agency in the UAE. It has successfully executed the most productive, bespoke, and performance-driven influencer marketing campaigns in the UAE. As one of the most dynamic, results-driven, and full-service...
UAE students head overseas to take on challenging degrees in AI and medicine
The National News
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Ambitious UAE students have told why they decided to head overseas to take on challenging degrees in fields such as artificial intelligence and medicine. Quality of education rather than geopolitics has helped shape the decisions of young learners...
Faith Meets Fashion: Alhayafashion Redefines Modestwear For Muslim Americans With Style, Speed, And Purpose
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) NEW YORK, USA - August 13, 2025 - In an era where identity and expression matter more than ever, AlHayaFashion is quickly emerging as a leading voice in modest fashion - not just as a brand, but as a movement empowering Muslims...
Dubai resident to represent Palestine at Miss Universe
The National News
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Former Miss Earth finalist Nadeen Ayoub will represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025. This will be the first time Palestine has been represented at the competition. Now in its 74th year, the long-running beauty pageant is set to be held this...
Pakistani cuisine unites cultures across the UAE
Gulf Today
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August 14, 2025
Pakistani restaurants across the UAE have gained popularity not only among the South- Asian expats but also among Emiratis, Arabs and other nationalities. Known for their bold spices, generous portions, and rich culinary traditions, these eateries...
Dubai’s Rental Market in 2025: Where Prices Are Soaring and Where They Finally Dropped
Rus Tourism News
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August 13, 2025
For years, Dubai’s rental market has been on a relentless upward climb, fuelled by an influx of new residents, booming tourism, and a luxury property wave that shows no signs of slowing. But in the first half of 2025, the city’s rent map started...
Dubai’s robotaxi dreams are coming for human drivers
Rest of World
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August 13, 2025
On the manicured roads of the United Arab Emirates, a driverless future is slowly taking shape. Robotaxis zip past palm tree-lined streets, luxury hotels, and glass towers glinting under the sun. The affluent Middle Eastern country is building the...
UAE landscapes: Captured by passionate photographers
Gulf News
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Dubai: Welcome to our Readers’ Gallery, where photography enthusiasts and residents share their unique perspectives on the UAE’s captivating landscapes and culture. From the serene grandeur of Fujairah Mosque to the vibrant lights of Ain Dubai,...
UAE leaders praise key role of youth in nation’s growth
Gulf Today
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August 13, 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, said via the X platform: “On International Youth Day, we express our appreciation for the pivotal role of youth in the advancement and prosperity of societies. We celebrate the...
Abu Dhabi to build ‘Sphere’ venues across the region
Gulf Business
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August 12, 2025
Image: Sphere Abu Dhabi / For illustrative purposes Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an exclusive deal to build Sphere entertainment venues across the Middle East and North Africa for at least 10 years, a...
Abu Dhabi’s AI sector grew 61% in a year, shares Abu Dhabi Chamber
Gulf Business
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August 12, 2025
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector has expanded 61 per cent between June 2023 and June 2024, reaching 673 companies and positioning the emirate as the fastest-growing AI hub in the Middle...
Dubai School Holiday Calendar 2025–2026: Plan Holidays Ahead
Times of Dubai
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August 13, 2025
7August 13, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The Dubai school holiday calendar for 2025–2026 is here, and for parents, students, and teachers, it’s like finally getting the map to the whole school year. No more guessing when the breaks will be or scrambling to...
Confronting the culture that kills excellence
The Pioneer
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"If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything." This timeless truth carries more weight today than ever before. We live in an age where excellence is often praised but rarely practiced, where clarity has been traded for convenience,...