Iraq’s first ever director in Cannes wins best feature debut
Hasan Hadi won the top prize for his childhood adventure under economic sanctions in "The President's Cake".
Arts & Culture
Trump expands Apple tariff threat to all smartphones
Washington, United States -- US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple and other smartphone manufacturers with a 25 percent...
Business
Business
Creators HQ, X announce strategic partnership to produce authentic, meaningful content
Dubai, UAE - Creators HQ in the UAE, the world’s first international hub for the content economy’s creators and entrepreneurs,...
- The collaboration aims to create purposeful, credible and quality global content that reinforces the UAE’s status as a leading hub for the creative economy
- This initiative coincides with the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy,
Business
Latifa bint Mohammed awards UK’s Simon Squibb with ‘One Billion Award’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Dubai, UAE - Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented the...
- The award ceremony was held during the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy
- Valued at US$1 million, the award stands as the world’s largest and most significant recognition for impactful content creators
Business
1 Billion Followers Summit: AI’s transformative role in content creation highlighted by YouTube, Meta, Duolingo
Dubai, UAE - The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creator economy, brought together...
- YouTube's Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, shared insights on the pivotal role of ultra-short videos in reshaping digital content
- Fares Akkad, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Meta, revealed the company’s vision for AI and emerging technologies in content creation
Business
Content creation key to awareness, culture, human development: Dubai ruler
Dubai, UAE -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of...
- The three day 1 Billion Followers Summit is being held in the UAE at Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Museum of the Future in Dubai,
- For the first time globally, leading platforms including Snapchat, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) have come together in one place
Economy
UAE’s tech industry set to achieve record growth in 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE’s technology industry is set to achieve record growth in 2025, driven by significant expansion...
- The UAE has strengthened its position on the global map as an innovation-driven destination for the expansion of both global and emerging tech companies
- International reports predict that the tech sector will continue to grow in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and emerging technologies like blockchain
Business
Over 300 keynotes, panels, main sessions at 1 Billion Followers Summit’s third edition
Dubai, UAE - The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to...
- The Summit, organized by the UAE Government Media Office, will be hosted in the UAE from 11th to 13th January 2025
- Participants will discuss strategies for expanding the creative industry and enhancing its contribution to development plans, both regionally and globally
Geostrategy
Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine test Washington’s strategy under Trump leadership
The Trump administration faces a Middle East shaped by shifting alliances, unresolved conflicts, and evolving regional priorities, demanding a measured...
- Iran’s diminished influence in the region presents a potential opening for U.S. diplomacy, but Gause warns against the pitfalls of an aggressive regime-change agenda
- Saudi Arabia’s regional strategy has undergone a significant transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, driven by the economic ambitions of Vision 2030
Economy
Global workforce transformation by 2030: WEF predicts 78 million new jobs amid disruptive changes
The widening skills gap challenges employers, with over 59% of the workforce needing reskilling while millions risk redundancy due to...
- One of the most pressing challenges identified by the report is the widening skills gap, with 63% of employers citing it as a significant barrier to transformation
- Upskilling remains the preferred strategy for workforce adaptation, with 77% of employers planning initiatives to enhance their employees' skills
Economy
Qatar’s non-energy private sector shows strong growth in 2024
Doha, Qatar – Qatar’s non-energy private sector recorded robust growth in the final months of 2024, according to the latest...
- The labour market was a key driver of this growth, with employment and wages increasing at record levels
- Employment saw substantial growth as companies sought to raise output, enhance services, and manage workloads
Geostrategy
UAE discusses temporary Gaza governance with US, Israel, seeks two-state solution assurance: report
Discussions led by the UAE include provisional administration, PA leadership overhaul, and Gaza reconstruction, requiring extensive international cooperation and adherence...
- According to sources familiar with the talks, the discussions include the UAE, the US, and other nations overseeing governance, security, and reconstruction of Gaza
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had suggested that the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other nations could assist in governing Gaza after the war
Iraq’s first ever director in Cannes wins best feature debut
Hasan Hadi won the top prize for his childhood adventure under economic sanctions in "The President's Cake".
Arts & Culture
Company News
Latest News
Israel army announces ‘extensive ground operations’ in ramped-up Gaza campaign
Since a two-month ceasefire collapsed in March as Israel resumed its offensive, negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United...
Geostrategy
‘Gentle giants’: World’s strongest men defy stereotypes
Sacramento, United States -- Eddie Williams is a schoolteacher from Monday to Friday and a wedding singer on weekends. In...
Arts & Culture
General Gulf inflation rate logs 1.7% by end of Dec 2024
Muscat, Oman -- The general inflation rate in the GCC countries rose by 1.7 percent at the end of December...
Business
Most Read
Geostrategy
Pope Leo XIV: Mild-mannered American with global view
The 69-year-old pontiff saw the challenges facing the worldwide Catholic Church up close in two decades as a missionary in...
- And he already has a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Vatican, thanks to two years in a powerful role within the Roman Curia.
- With his calls this week for peace and in railing against inequality and social injustice, Pope Leo has drawn parallels with his reforming predecessor, Pope Francis.
Business
EGA advances plans to build new US aluminum plant
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Emirates Global Aluminum, the largest ‘premium aluminum’ producer in the world, today announced the progression of...
- The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 600 thousand tons of primary aluminum per year.
- Some 85 per cent of the aluminum needs of American industries, from automotive to aviation and construction, are currently met by imports.
Geostrategy
Dbeibah calls on armed groups to align with state
Days of clashes in the capital have pitted an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government against groups it has...
- The country has remained deeply divided since the 2011 NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi.
- The recent fights have killed at least eight people, said the UN, while the authorities have yet to release an official tally.