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The UAE has introduced AI-driven platforms, Massar Al Ghurair and the Emirati Smart Human Resource Platform, to accelerate Emiratization. These initiatives leverage AI for job-matching, skills mapping, and personalized training, connecting Emirati jobseekers with relevant opportunities. Their success in streamlining hiring and national workforce development will depend on robust data governance and avoiding algorithmic bias.

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is building the world’s first net-zero energy mosque, set to open in October. Powered entirely by solar energy and passive cooling, the mosque blends sustainable technology with traditional Islamic architecture. Using local materials, smart sensors, and hydrogen-based steel, it marks a major shift in designing modern, eco-conscious sacred spaces in the

The 2025 Kia Sportage arrives in the UAE as a tech-forward compact SUV, offering a refined 2.5L petrol engine or a compelling PHEV with 34 miles of electric range. It boasts a roomy interior, advanced cabin tech, and competitive pricing from AED 103,000. This new Sportage strongly challenges rivals with its features and efficiency.

Elon Musk recently shared a 2015 video showing him giving former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a Tesla Model S test drive. Abe’s delighted reaction to the innovative electric vehicle highlighted a blend of diplomacy and technology. The clip resurfaced in 2025, offering a nostalgic contrast to Musk’s recent controversies.

Oakville’s Film.Ca Cinemas reported an arson attempt linked to screening of Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’. The theatre said they are not canceling any shows, including that of OG, as this is not the first time they faced vandalism and threats tied to the screening of Indian films. “While these repeated acts are troubling,

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has established the Dubai Civility and Urban Aesthetics Committee, chaired by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, to enhance the city’s visual appeal and urban environment. The committee will coordinate government entities to implement strategies aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, using advanced technology and policy measures

Saudi Arabia has enforced a five-year freeze on rent hikes in Riyadh for both residential and commercial properties. The new regulations, backed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aim to stabilize soaring rental prices, protect tenant rights, and improve market transparency. Measures include mandatory contract registration, automatic renewals, defined renewal exceptions, and strict penalties for