TRENDS participates in Annual Forum for Think Tanks in Arab Countries
ABU DHABI, 25th December - TRENDS Research & Advisory Centre participated with a research paper titled “The Use of AI by Terrorist Groups: Threats and the Role of Think Tanks” in the 2nd Annual Forum for Think Tanks in Arab Countries. The forum, which concluded yesterday, was organised by the...
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Arabian Gulf Football Cup: UAE 1-2 Kuwait
KUWAIT, 25th December - Kuwait defeated UAE 2–1 in the second round of the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, "Khaleeji Zain 26", at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium this evening here. Kuwait nw raised their tally to 4 points, sharing the top spot in the group with Oman,...
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Unstable Weather to Persist Across UAE Through Christmas Week
The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather conditions throughout the week leading up to and including Christmas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Showers are expected in several areas due to the movement of a low-pressure system, with conditions likely to remain unstable until at least Thursday....
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UAE Declares New Year Holiday for Private and Public Sectors
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has officially announced that Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be a public holiday for the private sector in observance of New Year’s Day. Similarly, the Sharjah Department of Human Resources has confirmed the same date as a holiday for government employees within...
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Jordanian Scientist Omar Yaghi Wins ‘Great Arab Minds’ Award in Natural Sciences
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Jordanian chemist and professor Omar Yaghi on receiving the prestigious ‘Great Arab Minds’ Award in the Natural Sciences category for 2024. Exceptional Contributions to Chemistry Professor Yaghi, a...
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Some UAE expats combine New Year holiday with annual leave to celebrate Christmas
As the festive season draws near, many expatriates in the UAE are creatively combining their annual leave with the New Year public holiday to celebrate Christmas and spend quality time with loved ones. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared January 1, 2025, a public holiday for all...
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Revealed: UAE residents are travelling to these European cities this Christmas, New Year holiday
Moscow and London have emerged as the most popular European destinations for UAE residents during this festive season, despite higher airfare costs. Many UAE residents are taking advantage of long weekends in December, beginning with UAE National Day earlier in the month. Some are extending the New Year holiday into...
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Dh100 million UAE Lottery moves to protect participants from rash behaviour
Abu Dhabi: The operators of the Dh100 million UAE Lottery are taking steps to ensure participants engage in responsible gaming practices. The Game LLC, licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) to operate the lottery, has partnered with Takalam, an AI-driven mental well-being platform, to support individuals at...
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Game Changers to Make Historic Debut at World Tennis League, Redefining Sports Entertainment
Abu Dhabi, Game Changers, a trailblazing global sports entertainment company, is set to make a landmark debut at the prestigious World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize sports and foster positive global change. A Stellar Tennis Spectacle From December 19-22, 2024, the...
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