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The three-day program will cover Qatar’s real estate investment outlook, economic diversification, regulatory developments, sustainable urban planning, and the impact of artificial intelligence on real estate.

The launch forms part of Precision Media's efforts to expand its retail advertising and measurement capabilities across the Middle East and Africa

The industrial sector employs more than 1.7 million people across GCC member states.

GDP at current prices reached approximately AED505 billion, representing a 0.2% increase year-on-year.

"But I don't think the question is whether AI can do the work. It can do a lot of it. The real question is whether it can do the climb. And from where I stand, it can't."

NOHM Hospitality's relationship with Baoli began in 2022, when the company secured a franchise license to introduce the brand to Dubai.

The program will run for three months, combining professional development, specialized training and hands-on experience through engineering projects.

Court orders and hearing records can now be authenticated worldwide within seconds, without storing document contents on the blockchain.

"Every day, I take a risk, and if I don't, my chances of succeeding drop. I think you fail if you don't take risks.”

Jenan Alhashili on how clear regulation, platform accountability and closer regional cooperation can support business growth while protecting the people who use digital services.

Chiraag Jogia, Senior Vice President – Global Head of Customer Value Management at Mashreq NEO, reflects on how the proposition is simplifying wealth-building by bringing banking, saving, investing and financial insights into one accessible, personalized digital experience.

Gadgets and doodads that you might’ve missed out on, sourced by a tech aficionado.

The founder and CEO is building what he calls an operating system for money: one layer that moves fiat and stablecoins across borders and lands them in a bank account, a wallet or a cash-pickup counter.

The Omani footwear label unveils its latest collection of feminine, versatile heels, bringing the season's return to polka dots into a distinctive ballerina silhouette inspired by Paris and debuting during Fashion Week

The fund places a strategic priority on emerging technologies, including healthcare and longevity, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence.

Visibility has become easier to achieve. Attention is everywhere. Creating something worth paying attention to is harder.

Work with Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures. Receive commissions from Hollywood stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Ryan Reynolds. Have your work publicly acknowledged by the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Jake Gyllenhaal. Kode Abdo, the digital artist behind BossLogic, has checked all of these off his list. But the Syrian-Australian illustrator’s creative ambitions are far from satiated as he embarks on the next phase of his career – and the UAE is set to play a significant part in it.

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, will deliver the keynote address.

The global competition will feature four categories: Best Societal AI Agent, Best Personal AI Agent, Best Business AI Agent, and Best Youth AI Agent.

"We have very deep pool of talent. We have not seen a negative flow of talent as a result of this conflict. We’ve only seen a positive inflow of talent and wealth."

The launch coincides with etisalat's 50th anniversary, with the group also unveiling a new vision to become an AI-powered telecommunications company.