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Amid social unrest, Iran has blocked internet access and other communication methods within the country.

When will the internet be restored in Iran?

Shutdown has now lasted for more than 90 hours

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

Barq and Elroy Air's $200m plant to build pilotless planes in Abu Dhabi

Close of US TikTok deal approaching but questions remain

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

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Iran and Gaza on Davos agenda with many Arab decision-makers attending
Etihad named world's safest airline thanks to turbulence management
Is veganism disappearing in the UAE?
Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after board disinvites Palestinian author
Rory McIlroy v Tommy Fleetwood: What is the Dubai Invitational?
Fashion student 'shot in the head at close range' in Tehran protests
'Impossible': Ronaldo complains after being subbed in Nassr's loss to Hilal
Palm Jebel Ali megaproject takes root, with units 'on track for 2027'

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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

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

Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire.

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

Parents should be vigilant about AI toys, new report warns

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

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

Will Facebook soon charge users to post links?

AI contract workers seldom recognised but have growing importance, report says

Bubble or not, AI spending is keeping the US economy humming

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

Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

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

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

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

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

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

Posters seen hanging in the garage of the home where Steve Jobs grew up are now up for auction. RR Auction

Items belonging to late Steve Jobs go up for auction

Memorabilia include bow-ties, a car manual and 8-track cartridges

Close of US TikTok deal approaching but questions remain

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

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

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

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

Cause of Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood's death revealed

Rings formed by towers from the Amazon Face research project, where scientists pump carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate future atmospheric conditions and study long-term climate effects, in Manaus, Brazil. Reuters

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

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

Camel beauty pageant champion lives on after scientists clone 11 calves

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

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