ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirate of Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its system of quality and regulatory oversight for products and services circulating in local markets, reinforcing its position as one of the leading destinations in ensuring consumer safety and protecting their rights. This is achieved by applying the highest technical standards and global best practices, and by adopting …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The civil aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates has recorded significant growth across key performance indicators during the first half of 2025, with passenger traffic, air cargo, and air traffic movements showing strong results that affirm the sector’s strength and ongoing development. According to civil aviation sector performance indicators for H1 2025, airports across the …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports is continuing to cement its position as a key enabler of economic growth and global connectivity, reporting double-digit passenger traffic growth for a 17th consecutive quarter as well as strong flight movement and cargo growth in the first half of 2025. Between 1 January to 30 June 2025, Abu Dhabi Airports …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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