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Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, spoke highly of AI-based apps in the UAE that empower residents' access to government services.

Microsoft president wants to see US replicate Abu Dhabi's AI efforts

Brad Smith praises UAE's artificial intelligence applications

Start me up: Abu Dhabi shines at Tokyo global tech show

Apple's Eddy Cue: 'We might not need an iPhone' 10 years from now

Chip exports: Trump says easing of restrictions for Gulf countries might be announced soon

Cyberattacks and threats likely to increase in Middle East, report says

How lobsters and prosthetic baby bumps entered the AI chip debate

OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company

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Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale

UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

The American film director David Lynch will be missed long after his death in January. AFP

Why Trump's tariffs on 'foreign' films should make us ask: After David Lynch, who?

UAE women's cricket player Indhuja Nandakumar trains with the team in Dubai before flying out to Thailand for the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ODI cricket can wait as UAE women turn attention to T20 World Cup qualification

A Lebanese welcoming committee greeted passengers arriving on an Emirates flight to Beirut. AP

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP

UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down

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