The UAE tracks its shift from early government computing to AI infrastructure, with cloud, data systems, models and digital services.
Trump and Xi ended Beijing talks after the White House called their meeting good, with trade, Iran and Taiwan still central to ties.
PM Modi began his UAE visit in Abu Dhabi after Sheikh Mohamed received him for talks focused on trade, investment, energy and regional issues.
China retail sales rose just 0.2 percent in April as industrial output and fixed asset investment also weakened across key indicators.
GME recorded its strongest trading week in two decades, with Oman crude futures exceeding 69,052 contracts traded.
Research across 21,439 river reaches links climate warming to sustained oxygen decline, raising concerns for freshwater health globally.
South Korean companies posted Q1 operating profit above 156 trillion won as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix drove semiconductor gains.
UN officials say Syria has entered a fragile recovery phase, with aid gaps, food cuts and return needs shaping the push for stability.
ADNOC Gas reported $1.1 billion in Q1 net income, maintained domestic supply and approved a $941 million dividend amid export disruption.
Business
AI chip demand helped Singapore beat its Q1 GDP estimate, with exports and manufacturing gains led by electronics and semiconductors.
News
Rescue teams searched unstable debris after a deadly Angeles City building collapse left four dead and 17 people missing.
Pakistan officials report 24 deaths and around 70 injuries after a blast derails a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta city.
Authorities revised the Shanxi coal mine blast toll to 82 dead as rescue work, hospital treatment and a formal safety probe continued.
UAE and Czech leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, regional security concerns and diplomatic coordination during a Prague meeting.
Rescue teams searched unstable debris after a deadly Angeles City building collapse left four dead and 17 people missing.
Health
Technology
The UAE tracks its shift from early government computing to AI infrastructure, with cloud, data systems, models and digital services.
Travel
Etihad Airways will operate double daily Airbus A380 flights to Paris from July 1, expanding Abu Dhabi service to three daily flights.
Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, up 29% year on year, with a 89.9% load factor and a 127-aircraft fleet. Adds Calgary, Luxembourg.
Airfares to Colombo jumped ahead of the Feb 15 India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, with some India routes near Dh4,000 and extra Dubai flights.
Vietnam drew a record 2,453,724 foreign visitors in January 2026, led by air arrivals, as official data showed double-digit gains month to month in Vietnam 2026.
Sports
Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup 2026 at Meydan Racecourse, securing $6.96 million prize and delivering United States its ninth victory in the prestigious race.
Automotive
FIA expands Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life into the Middle East and Africa, extending road safety training, mentoring and local support.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.
The investigation into Matthew Perry’s tragic overdose has resulted in charges against five individuals, including three medical professionals and one…
