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2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

NYU Abu Dhabi team develops wireless pill to control gut neurons

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an ingestible device that uses light to activate...

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Astronomers discover blazing Betelgeuse has companion star

Paris, France - Since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, people across the world have gazed up in...

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UN conference adopts plan to reduce harmful chemicals

PARIS, FRANCE - A new roadmap to reduce the environmental risks from chemicals and waste was adopted at a United Nations...
  • The plan sets out 28 concrete targets and guidelines for key sectors across the entire lifecycle of chemicals, from production to waste.
  • It calls for a transition to more sustainable chemical alternatives, responsible management of chemicals in industry, agriculture and healthcare.
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Politicians fail to understand scientific facts of climate, says expert

PARIS, FRANCE - Wavering ambition by governments and a growing belief that science is politically subjective are great causes for concern...
  • Several extreme weather events have occurred in 2023, which the European Union's climate monitor says is likely to be the hottest in human history.
  • These underscores the urgency of slashing planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions to avert the catastrophic impacts of greater global warming.
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Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record, says data

WASHINGTON, US -  The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum...
  • The ice pack typically reaches its largest size during the colder winter months, so the September 10 reading will likely remain this year's maximum.
  • At its high-point this year, the sea ice was 1.03 million square kilometers smaller than the previous record.
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NASA capsule brings to Earth first major asteroid sample

Dugway, United States-- A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert...
  • The sample, according to scientists, will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became habitable
  • NASA scientist Amy Simon said the sample return is "really historic" and it is the biggest sample NASA has brought back since the Apollo moon rocks
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Largest asteroid samples brought to Earth

Scientists hope the samples will provide a better understanding of the formation of our solar system and how Earth became...
  • Four years after its 2016 launch, the probe landed on the asteroid Bennu and collected roughly nine ounces (250 grams) of dust from its rocky surface.
  • Most of the sample will be conserved for study by future generations. Roughly one-fourth will be immediately used in experiments.
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World must understand AI, curb its risk, says UK Deputy PM

NEW YORK, US - The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can...
  • UK Deputy PM said that a summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for public good.
  • One of the concerns highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister is the unprecedented speed at which AI is evolving having far-reaching implications.
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends reception for astronaut Al Neyadi

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a reception for...
  • Sheikh Khaled congratulated Sultan Al Neyadi and other members of the family on the success of the historic mission
  • He also praised the work of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in planning the mission and ensuring its success
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MBRSC key in elevating UAE’s space exploration status

"With the successful accomplishment of Sultan Al Neyadi’s mission to space, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has completed another...
  • Sheikh Hamdan praises MBRSC team for ensuring Sultan Al Neyadi's mission success
  • 'Zayed 2' mission showcases Emirati capabilities and marks a significant milestone, he adds
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UAE spending in space sector surges by 6.6%: survey

Dubai, UAE - The total spending in the UAE's space sector witnessed a 6.61 percent increase compared to the previous...
  • The survey highlighted a 14.8 percent rise in research and development (R&D) spending
  • It also revealed an 83.6 percent increase in scientific publications related to the space sector
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‘Missing ingredient’ for pink diamonds found

Paris, France -- Scientists said on Tuesday they have found the "missing ingredient" for pink diamonds, some of the world's most...
  • More than 90 percent of all the pink diamonds ever found were discovered at the recently closed Argyle mine in the remote northwest of Australia.
  • By measuring the age of elements in the crystals, the researchers determined that Argyle was 1.3bn years old -- meaning the diamonds came up 100m years later than thought.

NYU Abu Dhabi team develops wireless pill to control gut neurons

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an ingestible device that uses light to activate...
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Two lunar landings in a week for NASA’s private Moon fleet

Washington, United States -- More than fifty years passed between the last Apollo mission and the United States' return to...
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UAE’s satellite, developed by Emirati engineers, launched from California to aid disaster relief and earth observation

With cutting-edge features like high-resolution imaging and electric jet propulsion, MBZ-SAT will enhance environmental surveillance, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring,...
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Saudi Space Agency launches ‘Space Futures Centre’

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced Sunday the launch of the Centre for Space Futures, the...
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Nobel-winning physicist ‘unnerved’ by AI technology he helped create

Washington, United States - A US scientist who won the 2024 Nobel physics prize for his pioneering work on artificial intelligence...
  • John Hopfield, a professor emeritus at Princeton, joined co-winner Geoffrey Hinton in calling for a deeper understanding of the inner workings of deep-learning systems
  • With the meteoric rise of AI - and the fierce race it has sparked among companies - the technology has faced criticism for evolving faster than scientists can fully comprehend
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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve: A hub for over 40,000 beehives

The reserve is a sanctuary for plant life, home to over 180 recorded species, making up 7.5 percent of the...
  • Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve hosts more than 40,000 beehives across 400 sites
  • The beekeepers expressed their appreciation to the reserve authorities for the vital support provided
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After AI, quantum computing eyes its ‘Sputnik’ moment

Cambridge, United Kingdom - Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English...
  • The founder of Cambridge-based Riverlane, Steve Brierley, predicts that the technology will have its "Sputnik" breakthrough within years
  • "Quantum computing is not going to be just slightly better than the previous computer, it's going to be a huge step forward," he said