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The UAE recorded its first 50°C temperature of August in Abu Dhabi as the NCM forecast more hot weather, dust and a chance of rain this week

Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.

Gallup says Americans are growing more skeptical of artificial intelligence, with rising concerns about job losses, businesses' use of the technology, and the technology’s growing impact.

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Saturday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as part of ongoing consultations to contain regional tensions and support diplomatic efforts.During his call with Fidan, the two ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and exchanged views on the situation, emphasizing the importance of supporting all diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalating tensions and containing the crisis.Prince Faisal also received a call from his Kuwaiti counterpart, during which they discussed regional developments and underscored the importance of continued consultation and coordination.The ministers reaffirmed their support for diplomatic effo…

WASHINGTON — Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al Biyari visited the United States to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and expand collaboration in military industries, technology transfer and regional security.Al Biyari began his visit with a meeting at the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, where he met Director Mary Morgan to review defense industrial cooperation and discuss issues of mutual interest.During separate meetings at the Pentagon, Al Biyari met Michael Duffey, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; Elbridge Colby, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and Gentry Stephen, U.S. Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs.The discussions focused on enhancing defense co…

The Arabian Business UAE Remittance Tracker shows what AED1,000, AED3,000, AED5,000 and AED10,000 are worth in India, Pakistan, the UK and more this August

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Jazeera Airways is increasing Abu Dhabi and Al Ain flights from August 10, taking its UAE network to 29 weekly services while maintaining three daily Dubai flights

Saudi Arabia's August skies will feature the Perseid meteor shower, a deep partial lunar eclipse and bright planetary displays, with a historic eclipse coming in 2027

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Michael Coates, the foundation’s new CISO, said that AI vulnerabilities and fake identities will drive the next wave of blockchain security concerns.

Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.

The UAE has become the world's second country to approve Lipfendra, a once-daily oral treatment for adults with elevated LDL cholesterol

Saudi Arabia recorded 14,154 residency, labour and border security violations in one week, with authorities arresting illegal border crossers and facilitators

Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents' sleep.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait advance bilateral trade with a digital customs link and railway cooperation, speeding border clearance and targeting 2026 completion

RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 14,154 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted between July 23 and July 29. The Ministry of Interior said the campaigns resulted in the arrest of 7,103 violators of the Residency Law, 3,654 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,397 violators of the Labor Law. Authorities also arrested 1,418 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, of whom 54 percent were Yemeni nationals, 45 percent were Ethiopian nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. Another 23 people were arrested while attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally, while 17 individuals were apprehended for transporting, sheltering, employing, or concealing violators of residency, labor, and border securit…

JEDDAH — Dust-stirring winds, rainfall, and rising temperatures are expected to affect several parts of the Kingdom on Saturday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures will rise across parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions, while rainfall is forecast over their southern areas as well as parts of Jazan and Asir. Dust-stirring winds are also expected to affect parts of the Eastern, Riyadh, Jazan, Asir, Makkah, and Najran regions. Over the Red Sea, southwesterly to southeasterly winds are forecast over the northern part at speeds of 10–25 km/h, while westerly to northwesterly winds will prevail over the central and southern parts at speeds of 20–50 km/h. Waves are expected to range from 0.5 meters to more than 2 meters, with sea conditions varying from calm to…

Dubai South reviews ownership, proposed activities and supporting documents at the opening stage of visa process