Abu dhabi: Oil prices were mixed on Thursday: amid concerns over potential Middle East supply disruptions following US strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran. Brent crude futures settled 11 cents-or 0.12%-lower at $95.52 per barrel…

Abu dhabi: OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra, on Thursday, its latest AI model and – according to the company – its most powerful and capable one yet. OpenAI claims that Astra represents “a new frontier on computer and browser use,” and that it handles ta…

Abu dhabi: Fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters, the El Ni±o climate pattern is intensifying and has yet to peak. Forecasters are almost certain it will persist through February 2027 – with unusually warm conditions expected across much of the…

Abu dhabi: A set of extreme thunderstorms ripped across southern Ontario, plunging Toronto’s rush hour into chaos with cars trapped in flooded streets, tens of thousands without power and panicked commuters running for cover from hail and high winds.
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Kathmandu: The UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, continues to provide various forms of humanitarian assistance to those affected by floods and landslides in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, supporting relief efforts in affected areas.

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Abu dhabi: More than a week after flash floods struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin in Nepal, at least 22,000 children urgently need safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene support, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursd…

Abu dhabi: Following the announcement by EDGE Group and AKAER of the signature of the share purchase agreement at a ceremony in July, EDGE has now completed the acquisition of AKAER, with all customary conditions precedent fulfilled.

According to Em…

Abu dhabi: DIFC Innovation Hub has partnered with The Foundation Hub in Slemani to strengthen links between Dubai and Kurdistan’s emerging start-up ecosystem. The partnership creates a pathway for founders in Kurdistan to access mentorship, capital, a…