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Dubai launches virtual ‘Emirati Family’

A recent study ranked Dubai among the top five cities globally for AI adoption, ahead of San Francisco.
First member of AI-generated Emirati “virtual family.” @DXBMediaOffice/X

Kuwait revokes more than 100 fraudulent citizenships

The move followed the discovery of a decades-long fraud involving a Syrian man who forged documents and claimed dozens of individuals as his children.
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahGonzalo Fuentes/Reuters

UAE influencers to require government permit

Saudi Arabia already mandates a $4,000 fee for a three-year influencer license.
Poster for influencer summit in Dubai@billionsummit/X

Qatar boosts power generation in Syria with Azeri gas

It’s the third initiative by Doha to address Syria’s crippling 20-hour daily power shortages.
Electrical power pylons of high-tension electricity power lines are seen during sunset.Pascal Rossignol/Reuters

Abu Dhabi’s BlueFive in talks to buy Four Seasons Beijing as Gulf investment in China grows

The firm is said to be considering buying the hotel and adjacent properties for $500 million.
Butterfly wall at Four Seasons Beijing. Ken Seet. Courtesy of Four Seasons

Dubai Airport records busiest-ever first half

The increase puts the airport on track to reach its target of 96 million passengers this year.
Plane at Dubai airportCourtesy of Dubai International Airport

Dubai cracks down on overcrowded apartments

Previous deadly blazes have involved partitioned units used by low-wage foreign workers.

Why the Saudi-led plan for Palestine offers Israel a way out

Advancing a two-state solution serves American, Arab, and long-term Israeli interests.

Saudi’s $320 billion pension fund plans management overhaul

Hassana has chosen an interim CEO amid an exodus of senior executives, and the fund is expected to revamp its top team.

Abu Dhabi company plans data centers in space

Madari Space is planning facilities that would operate in low Earth orbit and provide compute for AI models processing data generated in space.

Netflix, Shahid launch Middle East streaming bundle

Shahid, which is majority-owned by the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, leads the Middle East’s $1 billion streaming market.

UAE firm leads project to map Africa

The project aims to map 54 countries which suffer from data gaps that the companies say hinder infrastructure development, investment, and planning.

ADNOC’s $14B deal faces EU scrutiny

Regulators said the probe stemmed from concerns that state support for ADNOC could distort competition in the bloc’s market.

Qatar threatens to halt LNG exports over EU regulations

Qatar threatened to halt LNG exports to the EU if it moves ahead with new legislation requiring companies to address human rights and environmental risks in their supply chains.

Saudi regulator compensates stock victims for the first time

The Capital Market Authority used new powers to fine individuals and companies for manipulating stock prices, giving $11 million back to investors.

US investor buys Saudi soccer club in first foreign sale

US investor Harburg Group acquired Saudi football team Al-Kholood as the kingdom seeks to transform its Pro League into a global business.

France-Saudi UN talks on two-state solution begin

French President Emmanuel Macron tried to build support for the event by committing to recognizing a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, but US President Donald Trump said Macron’s ‘statement doesn’t carry weight.’

Abu Dhabi mansion breaks record for most expensive in the UAE capital

With eight bedrooms, a private cinema, wellness suites, and panoramic sea views, the house is part of developer Aldar’s new ultra-luxury complex.