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Michael Saylor speaking in Dubai this month. Antonie Robertson/The National

Michael Saylor's Strategy buys Bitcoin worth more than $100 million

Company was already largest corporate Bitcoin holder before latest purchase

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

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Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire.

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

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Parents should be vigilant about AI toys, new report warns

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OpenAI has introduced new AI tools that it says enhances Norad's Santa-tracking experience. AFP

Norad Santa tracker gets souped-up with help from AI elves

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TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American and UAE investors

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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

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

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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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Mustafa Suleyman became chief executive of Microsoft AI last year. AFP

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

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Norad Santa tracker gets souped-up with help from AI elves

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Cause of Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood's death revealed

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

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The world needs to hedge its AI bets

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Business InsightsOur children in 2100 will inherit today’s energy decisions

As governments and forecasters fixate on 2050, the real consequences of energy policy will be felt far beyond it

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

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Camel beauty pageant champion lives on after scientists clone 11 calves

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Scientists in new space race to beam solar power back to Earth

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