RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the “One Million Saudi in AI” initiative, aiming to empower 1 million citizens in artificial intelligence (AI), as per agency reports. Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan and Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) President Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi launched the initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human […]
DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company today announced that it had been awarded 300 new plates at the latest Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction, solidifying its position as Dubai’s largest taxi fleet operator. The award increases DTC’s taxi fleet to almost 6,000 vehicles, increasing its taxi market share to 46% and demonstrating its commitment to […]
COLOMBO: Economy of Sri Lanka grew faster than expected in the second quarter, bolstering sentiment ahead of a crucial election that could affect policy as the country recovers from its worst crisis in decades, agencies reported. Gross domestic product rose 4.7 percent in the three months to June from a year ago, the Statistics Department […]
Blackstone Inc. is exploring options for its majority stake incVFS Global, a visa outsourcing and technology services firm. They have received interest from potential investors and are discussing whether to sell all or part of their stake, according to sources familiar with the situation. The discussions are still in the early stages, and a deal […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the legendary musical trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, takes centre stage at SOBHA Realty IIFA Rocks, co-presented by NEXA. Celebrating their incredible 30-year journey in Indian cinema, this iconic trio is all set to deliver a night filled with electrifying performances, soulful melodies, and moments that will stay with you. Known […]
Meet Nala, the world’s richest cat with a staggering $100 million fortune from Instagram. Her journey from a humble shelter cat to a global Instagram superstar is nothing short of extraordinary. Adopted in 2010 by Varisiri Methachittiphan, Nala’s life changed forever when Varisiri began sharing her irresistible photos on Instagram in 2012. Nala’s cuteness quickly […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), has teamed up with ETHER by Cloud Spaces to launch six new brands owned by Emirati female entrepreneurs. This partnership, which started a year ago, aims to support and empower women in the retail sector locally and […]
DUBAI: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued law No. (20) of 2024 pertaining to the creation of Mada Media Company, a private joint-stock company (PJSC), to manage and operate advertising sites in Dubai. According to the […]
DUBAI: Dubai Opera is all set to kick off its 2024-2025 season with a bang, bringing over 50 international productions to its stage. This exciting line-up covers a wide range of genres, from classical ballet and symphonic concerts to international rock, folk, and contemporary musicals, solidifying Dubai Opera as the top performing arts venue in […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has launched the Dubai AI Security Policy, taking a proactive step to enhance trust in AI technologies, encourage their development, and reduce security risks. This was announced during DESC’s role as the official cybersecurity partner at the Dubai AI and Web3 Festival 2024, held at Madinat Jumeirah. This […]
ABU DHABI: UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation, conducted an urgent humanitarian initiative on Wednesday to evacuate 97 critically wounded people and patients from the Gaza Strip – including cancer patients in need of an extensive treatment – accompanied by 155 of their family members- and 142 children, to Abu Dhabi from Ramon […]
