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EconomyHow Dubai and the UAE Maintained Economic Resilience Amid Regional Uncertainty
Despite regional challenges, the UAE and Dubai successfully maintained international confidence and tourism growth by refusing to let disruption halt business as usual.
CultureChristie's Prepares for Historic Fine-Art Auction in Abu Dhabi to Kick Off Landmark UAE Art Season
Christie's is launching its first fine-art auction in Abu Dhabi on November 1, featuring more than 70 modern and contemporary works from across the Middle East and North Africa to mark two decades of UAE sales.
PoliticsYemen Warns Critical Bab Al Mandeb Strait Faces Threat of Becoming Terrorist 'Blackmail Card'
Yemen's UN envoy has warned the Security Council that the strategic Bab Al Mandeb strait risks becoming a terrorist blackmail card, urging international cooperation to secure the vital maritime corridor.
PoliticsShift in US Strategy: Why Washington is Hardening Its Stance on Sudan's Warring Generals
Washington is hardening its diplomatic approach to Sudan's civil war, declaring that neither Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan nor Gen Mohamed Dagalo will have a future in governing the country.
EconomySurging US Treasury Yields Eclipse AI as Top Market Risk for Investors
Surging US Treasury yields have surpassed artificial intelligence as the primary risk for investors, pushing borrowing costs to their highest levels in nearly two decades and triggering broader market anxiety.
TechnologyBernie Sanders Demands Urgent AI Safety Regulations Amid Rapid Technological Advancement
US Senator Bernie Sanders called for urgent AI safety regulations during the Pro-Human Assembly, warning of risks to jobs, surveillance, and youth safety.
EconomyUS Expenses in Iran Conflict Reach $38 Billion, Congressional Budget Office Report Reveals
A new Congressional Budget Office report reveals the Iran war has cost the US at least $38 billion, with monthly expenses projected at $3 billion if fighting continues.
TechnologyBernie Sanders Demands Urgent AI Safety Regulations to Prevent Job Losses and Surveillance
US Senator Bernie Sanders warned that rapid artificial intelligence advances could cause severe job disruptions and surveillance, calling for urgent safety regulations and a temporary pause on super-intelligence development.
PoliticsHouthi Advances in Yemen Test US Limits and Strain Saudi Relations
Recent Houthi advances in Yemen are testing US military limits and straining relations with Saudi Arabia as President Donald Trump resists calls for direct intervention.
PoliticsUS Diplomatic Shift: Marco Rubio Reaches Out to Omani Foreign Minister to Strengthen Alliance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to reaffirm stronger bilateral ties and regional de-escalation, marking a shift from earlier tensions.
Breaking NewsFormer War Crimes Investigators Urge International Probe into Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan
Former war crime investigators are calling for an international probe into an alleged chemical weapons attack at an oil refinery in Sudan, warning of potential copycat incidents if the situation goes unchecked.
SportsAl Ain Stuns Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr with Dominant AFC Champions League Display
Al Ain delivered a stunning performance to defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League opener, led by an inspiring display from the Rahimi brothers.
EconomyUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Discuss Iran Financial Ties with China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to discuss Beijing's financial ties to Iran with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
PoliticsUAE and Syria Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Economic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi Summit
President Sheikh Mohamed met with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening economic ties and bilateral cooperation, following Mr Al Shara's participation in the Arab Media Summit in Dubai.
EconomyUS Officials and Business Leaders Travel to Syria to Strengthen Economic Partnerships
A high-level delegation of US officials and business leaders visited Damascus to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities as Syria works to rejoin the global economy.
TechnologyUAE Cyber Security Chief Reveals Hacker Demanded Over $5 Million in Private Firm Extortion Attempt
The UAE's cyber security chief, Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, disclosed that a hacker demanded a $5 million ransom after breaching a private company. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, he also highlighted growing concerns over AI-driven threats and fifth-generation warfare.
TechnologyUAE's Space42 and Viasat Launch Equatys to Pioneer Affordable Global Satellite Phone Coverage
Space42 and Viasat have committed $1 billion to launch Equatys, a shared infrastructure platform designed to provide affordable direct-to-device mobile satellite coverage globally.
TechnologyAmazon Web Services Permanently Abandons Bahrain and UAE Data Zones Following Iranian Attacks
Amazon Web Services has announced it cannot restore operations at damaged data zones in Bahrain and the UAE following Iranian attacks, advising customers to migrate to alternative regions.
TechnologyUK, US, and Dutch Agencies Warn Iran is Using Spyware to Target Dissidents Abroad
Intelligence agencies from the UK, US, and the Netherlands have warned that Iranian government spyware is targeting dissidents, journalists, and activists on messaging platforms.
TechnologyBipartisan Leaders Gather at Washington Summit as Donald Trump Dismisses AI Safety Concerns as a 'Hoax'
Lawmakers and experts gathered at a Washington summit to demand AI regulations, while US President Donald Trump dismissed safety warnings as a hoax.
PoliticsSaudi Crown Prince and President El Sisi Strengthen Red Sea Security and Bilateral Ties in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Cairo to bolster Red Sea security cooperation and discuss bilateral economic ties amid regional drone and missile attacks.
CultureRas Al Khaimah Expands Jebel Jais with 80km Grand Loop and New Climbing Routes
Ras Al Khaimah is expanding its mountain tourism on Jebel Jais with an 80km Grand Loop hiking trail, a five-day Via Ferrata climbing route, and new environmental protection measures.
TechnologyUAE Minister Warns of Dual Threat from Iranian Missiles and AI-Powered Misinformation
UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi warned at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai that Iranian attacks extend beyond physical strikes to include AI-driven misinformation and fake news.
PoliticsHow Hezbollah's Surrender of Ali Al Taher Eroded Its Standing and Legitimacy in Lebanon
Hezbollah's surrender of the Ali Al Taher ridge to Israel has severely damaged its credibility and national legitimacy in Lebanon. Many Lebanese now view the group as an isolated Iranian proxy that has brought disaster to the country.