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UAE AI Camp concludes seventh edition with over 70 diverse workshops

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp concluded its seventh edition, organised by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders. The camp aimed to prepare a new generation equipped to keep pace with digital transformation, armed with future-ready skills, most notably the ability to develop and apply AI solutions, and harness them ...

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Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing boom in its real estate sector

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing an unprecedented boom in its real estate sector, quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing property markets in the UAE, thanks to the visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The emirate is moving steadily toward reshaping ...

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Saud bin Saqr receives Slovak Ambassador

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Tuesday received Pavol Panis, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovakia to the UAE, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, who called on him on the occasion of assuming his new role. HH Sheikh Saud welcomed ...

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Dubai Humanitarian leads collective tribute on World Humanitarian Day 2025

DUBAI / WAM In observance of World Humanitarian Day 2025, Dubai Humanitarian convened a community gathering alongside the UN Resident Coordinator Office in the UAE, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and the UAE Aid Agency to honour the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of humanitarian workers, and to reaffirm that civilians and aid workers must ...

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Shurooq invests AED300 million in 7 luxury eco-retreats

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has invested more than AED300 million in developing the Sharjah Collection, a portfolio of seven luxury eco-retreats offering wellness, heritage and nature-based experiences across the emirate. Together, the retreats provide 154 high-end accommodation units in diverse landscapes, from coastal mangroves and desert dunes to mountain valleys and heritage villages. The ...

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Living Sustainably in Dubai is truly Smart Living

BY Salmaan Mohammed The author is Founder & CEO | Building Platable: A Food Tech Solution for Surplus Food | Sustainability GULF TIME Dubai is a city that doesn’t do things halfway. Whether it’s luxury, innovation, or ambition, it goes big. But in the middle of all this sparkle, there’s a quieter revolution taking place—one that’s just as bold: the movement ...

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Gross banks’ assets reach AED4,878.3b at end of May 2025: CBUAE

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the increase in money supply aggregate M1 by 0.4%, from AED1,011.9 billion at the end of April 2025 to AED1,015.6 billion at the end of May 2025. The increase was due to AED3.4 billion growth in monetary deposits, and AED0.3 billion increase in currency in circulation outside banks. ...

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UAE conducts 74th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip under ‘Birds of Goodness’

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. On Monday, the UAE carried out the 74th airdrop of aid under operation “Birds of Goodness,” part of “Chivalrous Knight 3,” in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, and ...

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UAE ranks 16th globally in 2025 ‘Government Support Index’

DUBAI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has achieved another landmark milestone in its record of global leadership, advancing to 16th place worldwide in the 2025 Government Support Index, one of the key indicators featured in the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook. This marks a remarkable jump of 27 positions from its 43rd place in 2024. The ...

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