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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE's boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy.

Tearful Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

McLaren’s Lando Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One championship for the first time and ended Max Verstappen’s four-year reign with a nervy third place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

No Visa Restrictions for Pakistanis, Confirms UAE

The UAE has categorically denied imposing any visa ban on Pakistani citizens, calling the circulating claims false and misleading. Both UAE and Pakistani officials confirmed that visa procedures remain unchanged, with new facilitation measures now enabling online and e-visa processing.

Watch: India’s Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Air Show

An Indian-made Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday at around 2:10pm local time, according to officials and eyewitnesses.

Dubai to debut restaurant operated by an AI chef

Food at WOOHOO will be assembled by humans, for now, but everything else - from the menu to ambience to service - will be designed by a culinary large-language-model called “Chef Aiman.”

UAE says reached deal with Israel to allow aid delivery to Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has reached an agreement with Israel to allow the delivery of "urgent humanitarian aid" to the besieged Gaza Strip, according to a statement released Wednesday on Emirati state media.

Trump’s Grand Welcome in UAE with Hair-Flipping Dance Receives Mixed Reviews

U.S. President Donald Trump was given a grand traditional welcome in the UAE featuring the Emirati ‘Al-Ayyala’ dance, including a viral hair-flipping performance.

UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about land offensive in Yemen

UAE and Saudi Arabia reject media claims of military talks against Houthis amid U.S. airstrikes escalation.

Sudan, UAE to fight out genocide case at top UN court

Sudan and the United Arab Emirates will cross swords at the International Court of Justice on Thursday, with Khartoum accusing the UAE of breaking the UN Genocide Convention with its alleged support for rebel fighters.

Pakistani Citizens Can Now Apply for UAE’s Five-Year Visa

The UAE has announced that Pakistani nationals are now eligible for a five-year visa under a new policy requiring specific documentation and a security deposit.

UAE Unveils New Dirham Symbol

The Central Bank of the UAE has unveiled a new symbol for the Dirham, representing both physical and digital currencies.