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This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

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Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

  • Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion and art shows

    French fashion house Dior debuted its latest collection Saturday at the Giza pyramids, after Italian designer Stefano Ricci held a...

    Dior CEO Pietro Beccari said the fashion house chose the pyramids as far more than "just a useless background", drawing on Egyptian astrology for the collection named "Celestial'.

    Showcasing Egypt's heritage in a new context "will encourage other brands and international cultural figures to come to Egypt," said art historian Bahia Shehab.

  • World Cup without booze makes atmosphere less aggressive, more family friendly

    Some say the absence of booze in stadiums and its limited availability elsewhere in the Arab nation has detracted from...

    The sale of alcohol at World Cup stadiums in Qatar was banned two days before the tournament in a policy U-turn, although it is available at fan zones and most international hotels

    And matches particularly involving teams from South America and North Africa have still played out in front of electric atmospheres.

  • Innovation key to fairer world for people of determination, says UN chief António Guterres

    Innovation and technology can be powerful tools for inclusion, enhancing access to information, education, and lifelong learning, opening new avenues...

    Greater public-private sector collaboration is needed, in order to develop strategies that benefit people of determination, who should also be involved in their development

    Innovation and technology can be powerful tools for inclusion, enhancing access to information, education, and lifelong learning for people of determination, says UN chief

  • UAE embroidery art Al Talli makes it to UNESCO heritage list

    Al Talli features decoration of collars, hems and cuffs of clothes using cotton or silk threads, intertwined with gold and...

    It is distinguished by intricate designs and vibrant colours inspired by the local environment.

    The most well-known ‘Al Talli’ designs include ‘Sayer Yaay’ (coming and going’), ‘Bu Khostain’ – or ‘Bu Futlatayn’ – (double strand).

  • Fans without tickets can attend World Cup matches after group stage ends

    Doha, Qatar---World Cup fans without tickets can travel to Qatar and watch the rest of the matches after the group...

    Qatari authorities said Early December feature, which allows fans without tickets to apply for a Hayya Card, will be valid after midnight on Dec. 2.

    Fans will need to show proof of accommodation and pay an entry fee of QAR 500 ($137) to obtain the Hayya Card and enter Qatar. Children under 12 will not be charged.

  • VOX Cinemas unveils debut slate of original Arabic films

    Diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE.

    Diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE

    VOX Cinemas will join forces with Sirb Productions, sister company of Myrkott Animation Studio, to produce a Saudi comedy

  • Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 defeat of Costa Rica

    Al Khor, Qatar---Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite...

    The four-time World Cup winners came into the match needing a win but were also relying on the result of Japan's game with Spain to progress.

    But the Germans were eliminated from Group E due to goal difference as Japan followed up their defeat of Germany with another shock result by beating Spain 2-1.

  • It’s time to recount UAE’s achievements across sectors as the country celebrates its 51st National Day

    Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas...

    Beside successfully addressing COVID-19, the Gulf country created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas in 2022

    The UAE, through its ambitious national initiatives and projects, ncreases its international competitiveness and continues the development of its legislative structure this year

  • Muslim World League, Columbia University launch International Religions Lab

    The lab will be a global platform for research and training in protecting societies from all forms of hatred.

    The lab will be a global platform for research and training in protecting societies from all forms of hatred

    Secretary General of the MWL Dr Al-Issa said it was important to create a world of more understanding, cooperation and peace

  • ‘Dai Gallery’ for Arab artists kicks off in Cairo with Qatari participation

    The month-long exhibition includes works by 142 Arab artists in photography, painting, sculpture, and graphics.

    The month-long exhibition includes works by 142 Arab artists in photography, painting, sculpture, and graphics

    A symposium on Arab plastic art will take place on the sidelines of the exhibition, with the participation of a group of artists and critics

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