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Abu Dhabi Hosts Global NLP Conference at MBZUAI
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Abu Dhabi Hosts Global NLP Conference at MBZUAI

Abu Dhabi is hosting the 31st International Conference on Computational Linguistics (COLING 2025), kicking off on Sunday. The event, organised by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), is set to welcome over 1,500 attendees from around the world at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from January 19 to 24. This...

UAE Cyber Security Council Successfully Blocks Nearly 200,000 Daily Cyberattacks
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UAE Cyber Security Council Successfully Blocks Nearly 200,000 Daily Cyberattacks

The UAE Cyber Security Council has reported a significant achievement in national cybersecurity efforts, successfully blocking nearly 200,000 cyberattacks every day. These attacks were primarily ransomware attempts targeting both public and private sectors, aiming to breach sensitive data and lock digital systems. The Council’s emergency cybersecurity protocols, in collaboration with various authorities, played a crucial...

Saudi Arabia Implements Strict Fines for Environmental Violations
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Saudi Arabia Implements Strict Fines for Environmental Violations

In a move to protect its environmental reserves, Saudi Arabia’s Special Forces for Environmental Security have issued a warning to hikers and truffle hunters regarding compliance with environmental regulations. The authorities have stated that individuals found guilty of damaging or cutting fences around these designated environmental areas could face fines reaching up to 100,000 riyals....

UAE Leaders Congratulate Zoran Milanović on Re-Election as Croatian President
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UAE Leaders Congratulate Zoran Milanović on Re-Election as Croatian President

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory cable to Zoran Milanović, the President of the Republic of Croatia, following his re-election for another presidential term. This gesture highlights the friendly relations between the United Arab Emirates and Croatia. In addition to Sheikh Mohamed, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of...

Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers to Host 17-Storey Crypto Tower
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Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers to Host 17-Storey Crypto Tower

Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) is set to welcome a groundbreaking 17-storey Crypto Tower, a landmark project launched by DMCC in partnership with REIT Development. The tower will support the expanding blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Web3 ecosystem in the region. Spanning 150,000 square feet of leasable space, the tower will include nine office floors...

FTA and ADGM Academy Join Forces to Train UAE Graduates
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FTA and ADGM Academy Join Forces to Train UAE Graduates

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) have announced a partnership aimed at providing training and job opportunities for UAE national graduates. This collaboration focuses on specialised tax education and hands-on training to prepare high-performing graduates for careers in taxation and related fields. The announcement was made in the presence...

Mubadala's Kelix Bio Acquires DiabTec from Julphar
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Mubadala’s Kelix Bio Acquires DiabTec from Julphar

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, through its unit Kelix Bio, has finalized the acquisition of DiabTec, a subsidiary of Julphar. This move marks a significant step in strengthening Mubadala’s biologicals portfolio and advancing biomanufacturing in the MENA region. DiabTec’s advanced facility, equipped with 20,000-litre drug substance reactors and a dedicated cartridge fill-finish facility for drug...

Dubai’s $10-Million-Plus Property Market Booms in 2024
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Dubai’s $10-Million-Plus Property Market Booms in 2024

Dubai’s super-prime property market, featuring homes priced at $10 million (Dh36.7 million) and above, witnessed a surge in demand throughout 2024, according to a report by UAE real estate intelligence firm Property Monitor (originally reported by Gulf News). International buyers seeking exclusive lifestyles have propelled this segment to new heights, with developers like Omniyat Properties...

Dubai Launches Multi-Sensory Art Exhibition Celebrating Nature
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Dubai Launches Multi-Sensory Art Exhibition Celebrating Nature

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, inaugurated the multi-sensory art exhibition titled *‘The Sublime Nature of Being’* at the Summer Garden of ICD Brookfield Place. The exhibition, a collaboration with the ICD Brookfield Place Arts Programme, showcases the transformative power of art and its...