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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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UAE Cyber Security Council: Over 12,000 Wi-Fi breaches recorded in UAE since start of year

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of the serious risks posed by using open and untrusted public Wi-Fi networks, revealing that more than 12,000 breaches have been recorded through such networks in the country since the beginning of this year. According to the Council, these incidents account for nearly 35 % of the total ...

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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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British Excellence in a Changing Kingdom: BISR and the Journey to REACH 2030

    BY JEREMY NEWTON, Director of Schools, British International School Riyadh (BISR) GULF TIME A Legacy of Excellence Founded in 1979, the British International School Riyadh (BISR) stands at the heart of the expatriate experience in Saudi Arabia. As the largest and most established British international school in Riyadh, BISR is renowned for academic excellence, strong values, and a ...

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UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Emir of Kuwait over passing of Sheikha Suad Abdullah

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikha Suad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister ...

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Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Systems Council organises inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week in November 2025

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week will take place from 10-15 November 2025. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the event demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s continued commitment to shaping the future of ...

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ADNEC Group receives International Renewable Energy Certificate

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been awarded and redeemed its first International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), produced by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), issued by Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and governed by The International Tracking Standard Foundation, the founders of I-IREC. This certification confirms that since November 2024, all energy consumed by ...

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Abu Dhabi Hosts “Echoes of Peace” Cultural Exchange Between China and the UAE

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The UAE capital Abu Dhabi hosted the “Echoes of Peace” event, jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Abu Dhabi. The gathering brought together more than 60 prominent figures, including officials, diplomats, academics, intellectuals, and media representatives from China and the UAE, with the aim ...

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