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‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

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

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

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

Japan literary laureate admits using ChatGPT for her novel

TOKYO, JAPAN - The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel...
  • The 33-year-old author of Tokyo-to Dojo-to openly admitted that AI heavily influenced her writing process as well.
  • Set in a futuristic Tokyo, the book revolves around a high-rise prison tower and its architect's intolerance of criminals.

Money weighs on would-be Chinese parents as population falls

Long alarmed by falling fertility, the government has relaxed its decades-long one-child policy in recent years to allow three children...
  • Childbirth in China usually comes after a wallet-draining process of buying a home, finding a spouse, and paying for a lavish wedding
  • The average cost in 2019 of raising a child in China from birth to age 18 was 485,000 yuan ($68,000), a Beijing-based report said

Epstein case: Social media frenzy over released papers

The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile...
  • The release of Epstein-related court documents has ignited a social media frenzy, sparking intense scrutiny and various reactions about high-profile individuals' involvement.
  • The scandal has shown how social media can transform public discourse and activism, allowing for the expression of outrage, demands for justice, and alternative narratives.

Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes

Saudi Pro League sides have shelled out to lure big-name players while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034...
  • Mancini left more than a dozen of the World Cup squad out of his Asian Cup roster, although injuries have also played a part.
  • Saudi Pro League clubs' spending on players over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.

Cairo arts center razed for Old City makeover

Cairo, Egypt - Nestled in the heart of the historic capital here, a cultural center synonymous with the city's art scene...
  • The Darb 1718 center was demolished "without any prior notice", its management said on social media on January 6, to make room for a highway expansion
  • Authorities have been aggressively remaking parts of Cairo, a longtime cultural beacon of the Arab world, to expand the capital

Innovation makes GCC’s gifting tradition sustainable

With growing interest in eco-friendly and socially responsible products, gift businesses in the region are adapting by integrating sustainable options...
  • With growing interest in eco-friendly and socially responsible products, gift businesses in the region are adapting by integrating sustainable options into their offerings.
  • The GCC's gift industry is transforming to meet environmentally conscious consumer preferences, shifting towards locally sourced, organic items, and reusable, recyclable packaging.

Son set to light up Asian Cup as Qatar takes center stage again

The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle for regional glory over the next four weeks, culminating in the...
  • The 18th edition of the Asian Cup was supposed to have been held last summer in China but was moved to World Cup host Qatar because of China's Covid-19 rules
  • Qatar will mostly use stadiums that staged World Cup matches, a notable absentee being Stadium 974, the temporary arena made partly of shipping containers

Aramex partners with Bollywood film Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan

DUBAI, UAE - Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced a collaboration with the movie, Dunki...
  • The partnership marks Aramex as the official brand partner for the movie and is a showcase of the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in India.
  • In a scene from the film, Shah Rukh Khan’s character receives a package from Aramex at a hotel, putting a spotlight on the brand’s global delivery services.

‘Promoting reading key to a knowledge-based society’

“By strengthening the habit of reading among people, we aim to contribute to comprehensive development and sustainable education, and to...
  • 'Reading in Public' initiative has been launched to encourage Arabic language reading in key Abu Dhabi locations.
  • The initiative includes free publications in hotels, cafes, hospitals, and more, under ALC's Kalima Reading Club.

Over 12m people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Two months after their launch, on October 11, 2023, Riyadh Season events had already attracted 12...
  • Riyadh Season attracts large number of visitors with different kinds of activities and experiences.
  • It is one of the major Saudi events that establishes new concepts in the world of entertainment.

Muslim pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Hajj concludes under extreme heat in Saudi Arabia

Starting at dawn, the more than 1.6 million Muslims took part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each...

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Art and culture retain power to humanize the Intelligent Age, says WEF’s Fowler

Davos, Switzerland -- In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, the World Economic Forum's Arts and Culture...

Maori-led AI initiative can revolutionize language preservation, says Peter-Lucas Jones

Davos, Switzerland -- Peter-Lucas Jones, a Kaitaia native, who has been listed in the prestigious Time100 AI 2024 List, was...

Palestinian pottery sees revival in war-ravaged Gaza

Deir el-Balah, Palestinian Territories - Traditional clay pottery is seeing a resurgence in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinians are forced to...

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‘Amazing’ AI de-ages Tom Hanks in new film ‘Here’

Los Angeles, United States - Tom Hanks has praised the "amazing" use of artificial intelligence to de-age him "in real time"...
  • Hanks portrays his character from an idealistic teen, through various stages of youth and middle age, to a frail, elderly man
  • But rather than just relying on makeup, filmmakers teamed up with AI studio Metaphysic on a tool called Metaphysic Live, to rejuvenate and "age up" the actors

Five charged over ketamine death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Los Angeles, United States - Five people who allegedly supplied ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry in a bid to exploit...
  • The actor died at his luxury Los Angeles home last year, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans around the world
  • An autopsy found the cause of his death was "the acute effects of ketamine," a controlled drug the recovering addict was taking as part of supervised therapy

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

Held on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Italian-speaking Ticino region of southern Switzerland, films are screened in Locarno's...
  • Bollywood superstar Khan, 58, will on Saturday be given the Pardo alla Carriera award for people whose artistic contributions have redefined cinema
  • Founded in 1946, Locarno is one of the world's longest-running annual film festivals and focuses on auteur cinema.