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TikTok has reportedly signed a deal to sell its US business to three investors and other interests. Getty Images

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

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OpenAI's Sora 2, which received criticism amid allegations of copyright infringement, has reached a deal with Disney.

What Disney and OpenAI's Sora deal means for Mickey Mouse and other characters

Entertainment giant will also invest $1 million in OpenAI

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UAE ready for Q-Day but quantum decryption crisis looms for others, expert says

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Lawyers representing Joshua Aaron, the developer of ICEBlock, have vowed to pursue the case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.

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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

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Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

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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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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says malware disguised as ebooks is tricking people into downloading files that steal passwords and other data. Getty Images

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