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BLOOMBERG  Elon Musk, who has hinted for months that he wants to build an alternative to the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, announced the formation of what he’s calling xAI, a company with a mission to “understand the true nature of the universe.” xAI said its team will be led by Musk and staffed by executives who have worked ...

BLOOMBERG  The arrival of Meta Platforms Inc’s Twitter challenger further complicates the investment case for social media firms Snap Inc and Pinterest Inc, whose share price recoveries lag their larger rival. Facebook parent Meta is by far the dominant player in the sector, and that is extending to its stock this year. Shares have outperformed by leaps and bounds, with ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Hot on the heels of the SpongeBob SquarePants takeover of the Lush Kitchen Box, Lush is excited to announce that there are more products in the SpongeBob SquarePants collection launched globally in June. Renowned for innovating packaging-free cosmetic items — such as bath bombs, shampoo bars and solid bar soap — the whole collection is designed ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Samadhi, a new wellness concept with a mission to provide a sacred space for the community to flow and replenish life balance, is now open in 491b Jumeirah 3. The destination offers yoga classes, a sauna, an ice bath, a private pool, retail, hair therapy treatments, café, state-of-the-art amenities, and a wide variety of experiences from ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Another Mars, an innovative wellness and healing destination, opened its door recently in Jumeirah. The concept elevates the industry by providing next-level healing and wellness offerings. Featuring an array of spa and massage treatments, meditation groups, and sound healing therapies, the two-story space with chic luxury interiors and a tranquil ambience, creates a whole new definition ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) in Abu Dhabi received 3,334,757 visitors in the first half of 2023, a 127 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The visitors comprised 914,195 worshippers, and some 2,388,437 tourists, of which 1,684,409 visited the mosque and 704,028 visitors to the mosque’s visitor centre and market, a ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE and the Republic of Mozambique have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of workforce to improve the management of the contractual work cycle for Mozambican workers in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), and Margarida Adamugy Talapa, Minister of Labour, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM  The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Friday issued its Financial Stability Report for 2022. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the stability of the UAE financial system, which remained resilient throughout 2022 despite global headwinds, and the banking sector being well capitalised with adequate liquidity buffers. The report discusses global and local macroeconomic ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a condolence message to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy over the passing of Sheikh Rashid bin Sabah bin Humood bin Sabah Al Khalifa. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) and Abu Dhabi International Airport, has launched the Virtual Check-in Scenario initiative at Al Karamah Training Institute to provide comprehensive training for People of Determination, equipping them with the necessary skills for a seamless passenger journey at Abu Dhabi International Airport. ...