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February 8, 2026

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Saudi Arabia, US issue joint statement on strategic AI partnership

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Following the signing of the Strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prince Faisal and Rubio affirmed the partnership as a historic step that establishes a new milestone in the strategic relationship […]

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Nov

Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock puppets up for auction in the United States

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Original creations by Jim Henson, who transformed articulated figures into television stars in the 1970s and 1980s, will go under the hammer in California. It is estimated to fetch between $7,000 and $9,000. Among the most anticipated items in the sale is a pair of shoes belonging to Piggy , the bossy pig who, alongside Kermit the […]

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Nov

Eliminate queues entirely at Dubai International Airport,’ says CEO Griffiths

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Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths says his driving ambition is clear: “I just want to eliminate queues. I want to make the entire process frictionless.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances. Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow, Griffiths explained that everything—from biometric check-ins to advanced security—aims to transform the […]

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Nov

Elon Musk predicts work will be ‘optional,’ money ‘irrelevant’ due to AI

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk predicted that within the next 10 to 20 years, advances in artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics will make human work “optional” and render currency “irrelevant” at a panel discussion. Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and Space X, offered the bold forecast on Monday while speaking at the US-Saudi Investment […]

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Roblox to require age verification for every user’s chat access in January

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Roblox, the hugely popular online platform known for user-generated games and social interaction, is imposing a sweeping new requirement: beginning early January 2026, all users who wish to access chat features must complete an age-check process. The initiative follows mounting pressure from authorities and parents: the company has faced lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny in the […]

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Nov

UAE’s first female mechanic shares her trailblazing journey at Knowledge Summit 2025

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Audiences at the tenth edition of the Knowledge Summit—organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme—met Huda Al Matroushi, the UAE’s first female car mechanic, in a session that highlighted the pivotal role of passion as a driving force for excellence, as well as the […]

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Nov

Saudi German Hospital Dubai Elevates Its Commitment to Community Care with First International Dental Workshop

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Saudi German Hospital Dubai Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Care with First International Dental Workshop Dubai, UAE – November 2025Saudi German Hospital Dubai proudly announces a new milestone in its mission to serve society and enhance public health through the launch of its first International Dental Workshop. This initiative reflects SGH Dubai’s ongoing commitment to […]

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Nov

Saudi Arabia sets SR5,000 fine for smoking in food outlets as part of new penalties against food safety violators

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has announced new penalties aimed at tightening health and safety standards in the food sector, including a fine of SR5,000 for smoking in undesignated areas of food outlets. The stringent measures, targeting unhygienic practices, deceptive sales, and non-compliance with food safety rules, are designed to enhance hygiene and consumer protection. […]

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Nov

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo visiting the White House?

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Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to visit the White House on Tuesday afternoon, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s scheduled meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The appearance of one of the world’s most recognizable athletes comes amid renewed diplomatic engagements between Washington and Riyadh. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has forged a […]

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Saudi Arabia, US issue joint statement on strategic AI partnership

Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock puppets up for auction in the United States

Eliminate queues entirely at Dubai International Airport,’ says CEO Griffiths

Elon Musk predicts work will be ‘optional,’ money ‘irrelevant’ due to AI

Roblox to require age verification for every user’s chat access in January

UAE’s first female mechanic shares her trailblazing journey at Knowledge Summit 2025

Saudi German Hospital Dubai Elevates Its Commitment to Community Care with First International Dental Workshop

Saudi Arabia sets SR5,000 fine for smoking in food outlets as part of new penalties against food safety violators

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo visiting the White House?

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