Cambridge study warns of perils in AI-driven ‘intention economy’
London, United Kingdom -- Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools may soon "covertly influence" users' decision making in a new commercial frontier...
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Move over Mercedes: Chinese cars grab Mexican market share
Mexico City, Mexico -- The growing popularity of Chinese sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks has shaken up Mexico's luxury car...
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SIB approves 10% cash dividend
The bank appointed Dr Al Saadi as Sharia Supervisory Committee member.
- Al Owais said SIB posted a net profit of AED851.5 million, an increase of 31 percent compared to AED650.9 million in 2022.
- He added that net operating profits saw an increase of 29 percent to reach AED1.3 billion, compared to AED1.0 billion for the previous year.
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Palestinians accuse Israel of ‘apartheid’ at UN top court
"The Palestinians have endured colonialism and apartheid... There are those who are enraged by these words. They should be enraged...
- Nations including the United States, Russia, and China will address judges at the Peace Palace in The Hague, seat of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- The minister urged the court to declare the occupation illegal and order it to stop "immediately, totally and unconditionally."
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UAE seeks maximum penalty in ‘terror’ trial against 84 people
The United Arab Emirates has accused the defendants of forming a "terrorist" organization called the "Committee for Justice and Dignity"...
- Most of the defendants were previously convicted more than a decade ago on similar charges and had completed or were about to complete their sentences.
- Public prosecutors concluded their arguments and confirmed that the case was distinct from that in 2012 and "not about re-trying the accused," reported WAM.
Arts & Culture
‘Addicted to winning’: Sabalenka returns to action in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- World number two Aryna Sabalenka said on Sunday she was "addicted to winning" and hungry for...
- The Belarusian returns to action this week at the WTA 1000 in Dubai to contest her first tournament since her second Grand Slam triumph at Melbourne Park.
- Meanwhile, top-seeded Iga Swiatek has touched down in Dubai, a day after pulling off an impressive threepeat in Doha.
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Zoo lion’s Muslim name riles Hindu nationalists
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a right-wing Hindu organization, went to court after reports a lioness named Sita had been put...
- "Sita cannot stay with the Mughal emperor Akbar," VHP official Anup Mondal said Sunday, saying it hurt religious sentiments in the Hindu-majority nation.
- "Such act amounts to blasphemy and is a direct assault on the religious belief of all Hindus," the VHP said in its petition to the court.
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AI-Operated robots assist visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah
Makkah, Saudi Arabia -- The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has deployed AI-operated...
- The robots provide information and guidance on a variety of topics, including how to perform the Hajj and Umrah rituals, Islamic rulings and fatwas.
- They also provide directions to different locations within the mosque, and translations in multiple languages.
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UN court to weigh consequences of Israel occupation
The UN's top court will hold hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, with...
- While any ICJ opinion would be non-binding, it comes amid mounting international legal pressure on Israel over the war in Gaza sparked by the brutal October 7 Hamas attacks.
- The hearings are separate from a high-profile case brought by South Africa alleging that Israel is committing genocidal acts during the current Gaza offensive.
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London hosts showcase for world’s biggest grand opera in Arabic
London, United Kingdom -- The production operations of Zarqa al-Yamamah Opera, the first grand opera to be produced by Saudi Arabia...
- The Zarqa al-Yamamah Opera is set to begin in Riyadh in mid-April and extend to multiple local and international performances.
- Zarqa Al-Yamamah is a legendary character in Arab history during the pre-Islamic era.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison
Western governments immediately attacked the Kremlin over the death of the most outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin. Navalny lost...
- The 47-year-old was Russia's most prominent opposition leader and won a huge following with his criticism of corruption in Vladimir Putin's Russia.
- Navalny's exposes, posted on his YouTube channel racked up millions of views and brought tens of thousands of Russians to the streets, despite Russia's harsh anti-protests laws..
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5 die in Israeli-raided hospital after oxygen cut: Gaza ministry
Palestinian Territories -- The health ministry in Gaza said five patients died Friday due to lack of oxygen at one...
- A witness, who declined to be named out of fear for their safety, said army snipers shot "at anyone who moved inside the hospital".
- Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday that shelling of the hospital had forced its staff to flee, leaving patients behind.
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Libya’s eastern administration lifts oil production, export blockade
The Benghazi-based administration, which controls most of Libya's oilfields, said in a Facebook post it was "lifting the force majeure...
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Israel declares UN chief ‘persona non grata’ over Iran attack response
"Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil," said...
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G7 says diplomatic solution is still possible in Middle East
Rome, Italy -- The G7 on Wednesday vowed to work together to reduce tensions in the Middle East and said a...
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Abu Dhabi non-oil GDP up 6.6% in second quarter: SCAD
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi's GDP increased by 4.1 percent during the second quarter of 2024, compared to the...
- The construction sector achieved remarkable growth rates of 11.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
- It is estimated that the financial sector grew by 13.4 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
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Foreigners and institutions pour $4.9 billion into UAE equities
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Net investments by foreigners and institutions in UAE equities amounted to AED 18.3 billion ($4.9 billion)...
- Foreign investors "Arab and non-Arab" achieved net purchases in the two markets worth 15.5 billion dirhams during the same period.
- Institutions have achieved a net investment in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange worth more than AED 1.6 billion.
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Two-thirds of Gaza buildings destroyed or damaged: UN
Updating its damage assessment, the UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) said very high-resolution imagery collected on September 3 and 6 showed...
- "Those 66 percent of damaged buildings in the Gaza Strip account for 163,778 structures in total," it said.
- Approximately 68 percent of the permanent crop fields in the Gaza Strip showed "a significant decline in health and density" in September.