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Here’s what to expect in 2025 Governments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have officially announced the Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday schedule, with millions of residents preparing for one of the most significant Islamic celebrations. The holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, will begin on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is […]
Under Stargate UAE initiative The United Arab Emirates is poised to become the first country in the world to offer free access to ChatGPT Plus – the subscription-based version of ChatGPT offered by OpenAI – to all residents of the Arabian Gulf country. The groundbreaking initiative is part of a high-profile collaboration between OpenAI and […]
Mission scheduled for 2026 Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based end-to-end responsive space company, has signed a strategic agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to deliver the Rashid Rover 2 to the far side of the Moon. This groundbreaking lunar mission, scheduled for 2026, will see the UAE join an elite […]
With a landmark centre in Dubai Healthcare City Orchid Fertility – a premier reproductive health provider in the Middle East region – has officially launched its state-of-the-art patient-centred fertility facility in Dubai Healthcare City, reaffirming Dubai’s growing stature as a global destination for specialised healthcare. The new centre prides itself on ‘Creating
Following Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has unveiled a series of transformative partnerships with American tech giant Nvidia to position the Arabian Gulf state as a world leader in artificial intelligence, enterprise computing, digital twins and robotics. The announcement was made during a high-profile state visit by US President Donald Trump following
Along with advanced Nvidia AI chips In a groundbreaking agreement finalised during US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the UAE and the US have signed a deal to establish the largest artificial intelligence campus outside the continental US. The AI mega-project, set to be built in […]





























