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A pre-revolution Iranian flag is carried as protesters take part in a rally in support of the protest movement in Iran outside Downing Street in London on January 11. EPA

Iran flag emoji changed on X to pre-Islamic Revolution version with lion symbol

Some have criticised the move by Elon Musk's social media platform

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Close of US TikTok deal approaching but questions remain

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People commute home in Dubai. The UAE's digital transformation will help create jobs in manufacturing, education and retail, forecasts say. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE will need to add 1 million workers by 2030 for AI push

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British-Syrian AI boss calls for a 'humanist' AI

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Sequoia's Shaun Maguire called 'hate machine' after falsely linking shooter to Palestine

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A supermoon appears in the skies over Dubai in 2023. Antonie Robertson/The National

The year's largest supermoon to be visible in UAE on Wednesday

This will be the penultimate lunar event of its kind in 2025

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Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

Space

Thuraya-1: UAE marks 25 years since launch of its first satellite

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UAE lining up new satellite internet system after Red Sea cable disruption

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Arab world's first joint satellite a step closer to lift-off

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Abu Dhabi researchers test-fire rocket engine for future Mars missions

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Countries join forces to avoid star wars as US and China race to the Moon

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Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF), speaks during a remote pre-meeting press conference for the World Economic Forum annual meeting.

Iran and Gaza on Davos agenda with many Arab decision-makers attending

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UAE launches digital platform to manage federal government property

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