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OpenAI announced the end of Sora on social media. Reuters

That's a wrap: OpenAI to shut down artificial intelligence video app Sora

App stirred controversy over intellectual property rights and using people's identities without permission

Technology

UAE's use of American GPUs makes US tech a 'dominant standard', Trump's AI adviser says

Technology

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Technology

UAE AI delegation to meet US officials in Washington

Technology

How Abu Dhabi's autonomous taxis navigate GPS glitches to ensure safe travels

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    UAE concerts and events postponed, from Shakira and Comic Con to Art Dubai

  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah after scoring one of his 255 goals for the Reds. PA Photo

    Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of this season

  • Amit Batra plans to add more sandbags to prevent rainwater from entering his villa in Dubai's Tilal Al Ghaf. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    UAE residents hunker down against rain with sandbags and plastic sheets

  • As schools in the UAE turn to remote learning, experts advise building a simple routine with realistic expectations and a reward system. Photo: Thomas Park / Unsplash

    Home-schooling tips: Simple routine, realistic expectations and a reward system

  • Sharjah's museums play an integral role in community building, according to adviser Dr Manal Ataya. Antonie Robertson / The National

    Sharjah museums adviser on community and culture amid conflict

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    Carlos Queiroz leaves Oman on good terms but with bitter memories of Qatar

  • French President Emmanuel Macron, second from left, with Lebanon’s ambassador to France Rabih Chaer, centre, and curator Tania Zaven, far left, at Arab World Institute in Paris. AFP

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The US seized several web assets that it says belonged to an Iran-backed hacking group going by the name of Handala.

Iran-linked Handala hacker group responds with defiance after US seizure of websites

Justice Department accused group of 'psychological operations and transnational repression'

Technology

Offline apps such as Bitchat offer alternatives as Iran war affects internet in Gulf

Future
Starlink is gaining regulatory approval in the Middle East. Illustration: Starlink / SpaceX

Iran seizes Starlink devices as Musk's company gains approval in Middle East

Future

UN appoints actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to new AI and tech role

Technology
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at Nvidia's GTC Conference on March 16 in San Jose, California. Getty Images via AFP

Nvidia GTC: AI trumps politics at much-anticipated tech conference

Technology

Iranian cyber attacks at full force even as Tehran imposes internet blackout

Technology

Why Iranian supreme leader Khamenei's X account is 'based in the Netherlands'

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Microsoft backs Anthropic in legal row with Pentagon

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Internet blackout leaves Iranians offline for one third of 2026

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Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi captured by MBZ-SAT, a high-resolution satellite built by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. Photo: MBRSC

UAE space platform to bring satellites within reach of students and start-ups

Users to have access to data from more than 300 satellites, including those built by the UAE

Space

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

Space

Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

Space

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

Space

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

Space

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

Space

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

UAE

Technology
Users trying to access Elon Musk's X social media platform on Wednesday had problems doing so.

Elon Musk’s X faces global disruption as users report access issues

Cause of widespread platform problems unknown

Technology

UN appoints actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to new AI and tech role

Technology

Iran seizes Starlink devices as Musk's company gains approval in Middle East

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Nvidia GTC: AI trumps politics at much-anticipated tech conference

Technology

Iranian cyber attacks at full force even as Tehran imposes internet blackout

Technology

VideoA peek inside the Vegas Loop as concept heads to Dubai

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Why Iranian supreme leader Khamenei's X account is 'based in the Netherlands'

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Manhat recently launched the Young Water Innovators Programme, an initiative designed to engage pupils across the UAE on the topics of water technology and sustainability.

UAE water-focused tech start-up wants students to 'explore solutions to global challenges'

Manhat's inaugural Young Water Innovators Programme involves 15 pupils from five emirates

Science

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Energy

Abu Dhabi scientists develop 'Ozempic-buster' weight-loss device

Health

Camel beauty pageant champion lives on after scientists clone 11 calves

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