UAE: 6 in 10 employees use AI in daily jobs as country tops global adoption

The UAE has reinforced its position as the world’s leading nation in artificial intelligence adoption, with nearly six in ten working-age residents now using AI tools in their daily work, according to the latest AI Diffusion Report released by...

ExxonMobil warns EU laws could lead to Exodus from Europe

ExxonMobil, the U.S. energy company, will be unable to do business in Europe if the EU does not loosen a law on sustainability that penalises companies with fines up to 5% of their global revenue. Woods has joined a chorus of energy producers...

I moved to Dubai – why those coming here need to be careful on WhatsApp & the ‘crime’ Brits do that could get you jailed

DUBAI has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world, attracting over 15million tourists this year alone. Although Dubai is pretty modern and open-minded, there are still some customs and traditions that both locals and visitors...

More oil demand expected in 2026 thanks to data centres, UAE minister says

ABU DHABI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - More oil demand is expected going into 2026, the United Arab Emirates' energy minister said on Monday at the ADIPEC energy conference in Abu Dhabi, after OPEC+ decided to pause output increases in the first quarter of...

UAE AI market to reach Dh170bn by 2030; MENA sector surges to Dh610bn

Image: Supplied The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is forecast to reach Dh170bn ($46.33bn) by 2030, according to data from Grand View Research (GVR), underscoring the country’s growing role in the Middle East’s $166bn (Dh610bn) AI boom....

Over half of Emirati youth prioritise work-life balance when choosing new jobs, study finds

A new white paper by Al-Futtaim, in partnership with the American University in Dubai (AUD), KPMG Middle East, and G42, reveals a generational shift in workforce priorities among young Emiratis. The study, based on insights from over 500...

UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Emir of Qatar on passing of Maryam bint Abdullah

ABU DHABI (WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the death of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah. His Highness...

ExxonMobil warns EU law could force exit from Europe

By Maha El Dahan ABU DHABI (Reuters) -U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil (XOM) will not be able to continue doing business in the European Union if the bloc does not significantly loosen a sustainability law that could impose fines of 5% of global...

UAE President receives Chair of US National Energy Dominance Council; MoU signed to advance collaboration in energy, AI

ABU DHABI (WAM) UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received the Honourable Doug Burgum, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, who is...

UAE to mark Flag Day on Monday with nationwide celebrations

The UAE will mark Flag Day tomorrow, Monday, with nationwide official and public celebrations. At 11am, the UAE flag will be raised across ministries, government entities and institutions. Flag Day is a national occasion observed annually, during...

UAE: How AI is driving cleaner, more efficient access to energy worldwide

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to dramatically boost global energy efficiency, accelerate the deployment of cleaner power grids, and broaden access to electricity, according to US Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum. Burgum...

Dubai Ride 2025 kicks off Dubai Fitness Challenge with record 40,327 cyclists

Dubai Ride kicked off the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 with an unforgettable morning that transformed Sheikh Zayed Road into the world’s most iconic cycling track, welcoming a record 40,327 cyclists to the sixth edition of this flagship event in a...

Jaber, UAE's Jaber, says that oil demand will remain above 100 million barrels per day (bpd) beyond 2040.

Sultan Al Jaber said that oil demand would remain at 100 million barrels a day or more beyond 2040. He also warned of headwinds for the near future. "Geopolitics continues to shape news and trade flows. The complexity is constant. Market sentiment...

ExxonMobil warns EU laws could force ExxonMobil to leave Europe

Woods is one of a growing group of energy producers who are urging European legislators to revise Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, which mandates that companies operating in the EU identify and address risks related to human rights and the...

LEOS Developments unveils $1.36bln masterplan community in Dubai

UAE - LEOS Developments has launched a master community, the company’s first large-scale master-planned community in Dubai and one of its most significant undertakings to date, with a gross development value exceeding AED5 billion ($1.36 billion)....

Revealed: Inside the heavily guarded £10million luxury villa owned by Abu Dhabi royal family that Andrew may soon be calling home

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor could set up home in this £10million luxury villa on the Abu Dhabi royal family's fortified estate – with The Mail on Sunday able to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the opulent marble finishes. The lavish property...

Top DJ gigs in Dubai this November

The biggest DJ gigs in Dubai taking over the city this season There’s no easing into it, this season goes all out from the start, and DJ gigs in Dubai turn the city into one big stage. From massive outdoor festivals and rooftop raves to beachfront...

UAE Launches First AI-Designed Business Complex in Sharjah

Innovative Development Marks a New Era for Urban Living Al Marwan Developments has officially launched “District 11,” heralded as the UAE’s first smart work resort designed utilizing artificial intelligence. This project aims to set a new...

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed receives CMA CGM Group Chairman in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court of UAE, has received Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of France’s CMA CGM Group, a global leader in...

Turkey hosts Muslim allies to discuss Gaza’s future governance

Ankara (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to meet with counterparts from Muslim countries in Istanbul on Monday to discuss arrangements for the swift security and governance of Gaza by Palestinians, a...