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Half of UAE government services to be powered by AI in two years

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, who will lead the UAE's transition to an AI-powered government model. Photo: Sheikh Mohammed / X

Half of UAE government services to be powered by AI in two years

'AI is no longer a tool,' says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as Cabinet announces plan to train all federal employees

UAE

Iran war

Posters in Islamabad indicate that Pakistan is still hopeful of hosting US and Iranian officials for a second round of peace talks later this week. Reuters

Islamabad not giving up hope of talks resuming as US team remains

MENA

Iran war live'Shoot to kill': Trump says US Navy ordered to target boats laying mines

MENA

Abu Dhabi to activate two new toll gates in May

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks in Abu Dhabi with Syrian leader Al Shara

UAE

The Dubai Gold line will span 42 kilometres and will feature 18 stations. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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Dubai unveils underground $9bn Metro Gold Line to serve 1.5 million passengers

UAE

Hotels and restaurants adjust to less demand and shorter bookings

Lifestyle

Israeli strike kills journalist in southern Lebanon

MENA

Pictures taken of Abu Hassan after he was abused by settlers in October 2023. Photo: Abu Hassan

Rise in brutal sexual violence reported against Palestinians by Israeli settlers

MENA

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Trump Hormuz blockade effective, says US Interior Secretary

Doug Burgum insists American economy is well-positioned to cope with market turmoil

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Culture

Du is expecting revenue growth of between 5 per cent and 7 per cent this year. Photo: du

Du maintains full-year guidance despite geopolitical uncertainty

Technology

Libya hits record output and approves first unified budget in 13 years

Economy

UAE can deal with severe shock from Iran war, IMF says

Economy

Culture

Pride and patriotism: 10 songs by Gulf artists in response to the Iran war

Music & On-stage

Inside Lego’s World Cup challenge to turn Messi and Ronaldo into brick form

Pop Culture

Death by a Thousand Cuts shows evacuation leaflets being airdropped over Gaza between October 2023 and October 2025. Photo: Forensic Architecture

From Gaza to Syria: Stories from Middle East dominate art exhibition in Portugal

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Gulf jet fuel exports plunge 80% due to Iran war

Gulf states produced more than a third of the world's supply before the war

Overall supply of jet fuel from the Gulf slumped in April

Despite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed

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AI needs to understand the world, not just describe it

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A possible Keir Starmer exit suggests it's time to examine what ails British politics

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Earth Day is as much about exploring space as it is about preserving our planet

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The US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there

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Reza Pahlavi sprayed with red liquid

Fertiglobe CEO on the Strait of Hormuz crisis

Ready for take-off: Inside Dubai's flying taxis vertiport

UAE's food security strategy focused on local growth

Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Anne Hathaway given Quran by fan after 'inshallah' remark

New $9bn Dubai Metro Gold Line announced

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syria’s Al Shara

Manus on Markets: Is ceasefire extension a pivot or a Taco?

Despite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed

AI needs to understand the world, not just describe it

Why Gulf nations should be at the US-Iran negotiating table

A possible Keir Starmer exit suggests it's time to examine what ails British politics

Earth Day is as much about exploring space as it is about preserving our planet

The US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there

Manus on Markets: Tesla goes big on AI bet

Reza Pahlavi sprayed with red liquid

Fertiglobe CEO on the Strait of Hormuz crisis

Ready for take-off: Inside Dubai's flying taxis vertiport

UAE's food security strategy focused on local growth

Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Anne Hathaway given Quran by fan after 'inshallah' remark

New $9bn Dubai Metro Gold Line announced

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syria’s Al Shara

Manus on Markets: Is ceasefire extension a pivot or a Taco?

QuoteDespite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed

QuoteAI needs to understand the world, not just describe it

Why Gulf nations should be at the US-Iran negotiating table

A possible Keir Starmer exit suggests it's time to examine what ails British politics

Earth Day is as much about exploring space as it is about preserving our planet

The US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there

Despite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed

AI needs to understand the world, not just describe it