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Sheraa, Startup Middle East sign pact to strengthen UAE-India startup collaboration

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Startup Middle East to strengthen cross-border collaboration between the UAE and India’s startup ecosystems. This agreement falls within a broader effort to expand market access, connect entrepreneurs to global platforms, and foster collaborative innovation. The MoU was signed at Sheraa’s headquarters by …

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‘SIF2025’ empowers investment future, boosts global collaboration

SHARJAH / WAM Deepening the UAE’s role in shaping regional and global investment trends, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has announced that the upcoming 8th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) will be held under the theme ‘Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future’, from October 22 to 23, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Uruguay on Independence Day

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

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Drive into the New School Year with Back-to-School Offers from Al Masaood Automobiles

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan and INFINITI and Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has launched its Back-to-School campaign, featuring a wide range of attractive offers across all three brands. Designed with families, students, and first-time drivers in mind, the offers combine affordability, safety, and value as …

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Musk says xAI open sources Grok 2.5

WASHINGTON / WAM Elon Musk, owner of social media site X, announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has officially open-sourced its Grok 2.5 model. The effort aims to motivate researchers, developers, and AI enthusiasts to explore and broaden the platform’s capabilities. In a post on his social media platform X, Musk revealed that Grok 3 would follow suit, with …

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National Identity, AI shape UAE’s 2025–26 academic year

ABU DHABI / WAM The global education sector is witnessing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of school curricula. Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, UAE public schools will introduce Artificial Intelligence as a formal subject across all grades, from kindergarten to grade 12. This initiative aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills …

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Creators HQ attracts 2,415 active members from 147 countries

DUBAI / WAM Creators HQ, the first headquarters for content creators in the UAE and the Middle East, has seen a strong response from top content creators. In six months, it attracted 2,415 active members from 147 countries as part of its strategy to position the UAE as the global capital of the content economy, with a target of 10,000 …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Ukraine on Independence Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

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