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Robert Pether, right, departs Iraq, accompanied by Australia's ambassador to the country, Glenn Miles. Photo: Australian Foreign Ministry

Dubai resident leaves Iraq after being detained for five years

Robert Pether and co-worker were jailed over contract dispute involving their employer

WhatsApp launches new safety controls: What UAE parents need to know

The RTA is testing the autonomous electric vehicles which are powered by artificial intelligence. Photo: WAM

Driverless electric pods launched on Dubai's Bluewaters Island

Al Ain Airport renamed as Tahnoun International

Dr Mohamed Almarei, the first Ruwwad AI Scholar. Photo: Ibram Raafat

MBZUAI fellowship puts Emiratis at forefront of AI research

Major road upgrades planned in Abu Dhabi's Mussaffah to cut traffic congestion

RTA wins Dubai-it Award for delivering projects at record speed

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Dr Xiangyu Wang was known as a brilliant researcher and exemplary colleague. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

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Dr Xiangyu Wang was 'quietly brilliant' and an inspiration to his colleagues

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UAE and Saudi Arabia sign rail and energy agreement to boost trade and connectivity

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Elon Musk's Boring Company, the firm behind the Vegas Loop, is to explore underground transport projects in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

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