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OpenAI to launch voice-only smart device

WASHINGTON / WAM OpenAI is preparing to launch a personal smart device that relies entirely on voice instead of traditional screens, as part of its efforts to redefine how people interact with technology. The company explained that it has merged several internal teams, including engineering, product, and research, with the aim of developing an advanced next-generation voice model. It noted …

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MoHAP receives Lebanese delegation to explore UAE’s pioneering healthcare system

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received a high-level government delegation from Lebanon as part of the Lebanese Executive Leadership Programme, organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office operating under the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. The visit was organised as part of efforts to strengthen communication channels and knowledge exchange between government systems and learn …

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National Library and Archives (NLA) launches Al Majlis initiative to highlight efforts to preserve UAE heritage and national identity

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives (NLA) has launched its latest initiative, “Al Majlis,” a national cultural and historical platform that opens during major events and national occasions. The initiative serves as an interactive space for knowledge exchange and a venue to highlight the institution’s continuing efforts to preserve the heritage of the United Arab Emirates, …

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The Last-Minute Beauty Fix: Baldan’s Smart Beauty Guide

GULF TIME When your diary is full and your beauty needs a fast refresh, Baldan’s tech-led treatments are designed for visible results with no downtime. Think glow for the face and de-bloat/definition for the body, all in a smart, non-invasive plan. Fresh-Face, fast: The T-Face protocols Newly arrived in the UAE, T-Face is a multi-technology facial workstation that brings 10 functions into …

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PureHealth introduces pilot phase of ‘Nada’

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the launch of the pilot phase of “Nada”, an AI-powered service that functions as a digital assistant, supporting physicians by organising clinical notes from medical conversations in real time. The pilot has been rolled out across selected PureHealth healthcare facilities as part of the Group’s …

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Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival to begin January 5

SHARJAH / WAM The 22nd edition of the Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival will commence on 5th January 2026, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Organised by Sharjah’s Department of Culture, the seven-day festival will bring together more than 80 poets, critics and media professionals from …

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APIAC, Opus 2 announce office openings in ADGM

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, on Monday announced that the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) will establish an affiliated entity in ADGM and open an office within the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DRHC). APIAC’s decision to establish in ADGM marks a significant step in the institution’s international expansion and reflects Abu …

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GCC countries set advanced model in social protection: GCC-Stat

MUSCAT / WAM Data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) said social protection systems in Gulf states have become an advanced model regionally and internationally, combining social inclusion with economic capacity to sustain extensive welfare networks. In its report, “The State and Policies of Social Protection in the Gulf …

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Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. The two top diplomats reviewed the overall situation in the region and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as bilateral relations …

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