Saudi Arabia to become global data hub exporting data
Dubai: Saudi Arabia plans to treat data centers within the Kingdom with the same level of protection as embassies, Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan said, as the kingdom seeks to position itself as a global hub for data exports rather than oil. Al Jadaan highlighted concerns from European and American...
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Louvre Museum opens first fashion exhibition
PARIS - The Louvre Museum in Paris launched its first-ever fashion exhibition on Friday, aimed at attracting younger audiences to the world's most visited museum. The exhibition titled, "Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion in Dialogue," will run until 21st July 2025. For the first time, the Louvre is displaying haute...
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UAE: Etihad Rail announces new high-speed train; travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 30 mins
Etihad Rail unveiled on Thursday the first high-speed, all-electric passenger train that will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai, allowing commuters to travel between the two emirates in just 30 minutes. This train, which will run at 350kmph, will pass through six stations: Reem Island, Saadiyat, Yas Island, and Zayed International...
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UAE reinforces commitment to global education
ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates commemorated the International Day of Education on 24th January, reaffirming its unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. The nation has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to provide quality education, particularly in regions facing humanitarian crises. Underscoring its...
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Mariam Almheiri stresses UAE’s commitment to cooperation for sustainable food systems at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland - Mariam Almheiri, Head of International Affairs at the Presidential Court and Group CEO of 2pointZero, underscored the UAE's commitment to global collaboration and innovative solutions for food systems transformation and sustainable development during her participation in the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland....
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Emirates to resume Dubai- Beirut flights
UAE: Emirates will restart services to Beirut, Lebanon from February 1 with a daily flight, the airline said Friday. The airline will also reinstate daily services to Baghdad in Iraq on the same day. From February, Emirates’ daily flights to Rafic Al Hariri International Airport will be served by a...
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Iranian Vice President visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI - Dr. Shina Ansari, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Department of Environment, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Reza Ameri, Iranian Ambassador to the UAE, and the accompanying delegation. The Iranian Vice President was accompanied by...
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UAE finish second in 3rd stage of Tour Down Under in Melbourne
MELBOURNE – Ecuadorian professional road racing cyclist Jhonatan Narváez, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, finished second in the third stage of the Tour Down Under, Melbourne, Australia. ThE strong performance moved him up to second place overall, just eight seconds behind the leader. Teammate Jay Vine also climbed to eighth...
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Green Day’s Middle East debut: RTA extends Dubai Metro for Expo City concert
Dubai: Fans of Green Day have even more reason to celebrate as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced extended Dubai Metro services for the rock band’s first-ever performance in the Middle East on January 27, Monday. To accommodate the 30,000 fans expected to attend this iconic event, the...
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