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French Montana engaged to Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra post-PFW proposal

Dubai Princess Mahra has become engaged to rapper French Montana after a Paris Fashion Week proposal just one year after divorcing her first husband in a viral Instagram post and the couple have since been seen together in Dubai and abroad as they prepare for their second marriages.

قادم من دبي: مستقبل تحكمه الروبوتات والمحاكم الرقمية والفيزياء الكمية

تقرير "الميجاترندز 2025" الصادر عن مؤسسة دبي للمستقبل يرسم خريطة تحولات كبرى من المواد الكمية إلى الروبوتات والأتمتة والهوية الرقمية، في لحظة تاريخية قد تعيد صياغة الاقتصاد والمجتمع والقيادة على مستوى العالم.

What comes after AI? Dubai’s futurists bet on humanoids and AI lawsuits

The Dubai Future Foundation’s sweeping Megatrends 2025 report unveils a provocative map of near-future disruptions from quantum materials to AI personhood and planetary regeneration all converging into a decade poised to redefine everything.

Pakistan courts Web3 future in high-stakes US crypto talks

Pakistan and the U.S. are entering a new phase of cooperation with talks focused on digital assets and blockchain regulation following their recent trade deal, as Islamabad positions itself as a Web3 leader in South Asia and aligns with Washington's new crypto framework.

UAE climbs to 10th globally for FDI in 2024

The UAE ranked 10th globally in FDI for 2024, attracting a record Dhs167.6bn as it leads the MENA region and expands digital and clean energy sectors.

UAE’s MbZ meets Shehbaz to discuss investment in Pakistan

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed's meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Rahim Yar Khan explored deeper bilateral ties and potential investment avenues, reflecting a shared vision for economic collaboration.

PIF debuts Dollar-Euro commercial papers to tighten global capital grip

Saudi Arabia’s PIF has launched a dual commercial paper programme in U.S. and Euro markets to diversify its funding sources and enhance short-term liquidity while securing top credit ratings from Moody’s and Fitch.

No radiation detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran, says Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission has confirmed a lack of radioactive effects or radiation risk after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites including Fordow as regional authorities move quickly to reassure the public and downplay environmental fallout concerns.

السعودية تستضيف كأس العالم 2034: إنجاز رياضي تاريخي

المملكة العربية السعودية تحقق إنجازًا تاريخيًا في مجال كرة القدم، الرياضة الأكثر شعبية عالميًا، بفوزها بشرف استضافة كأس العالم 2034۔

سعودی عرب نے فیفا ورلڈ کپ 2034 کی میزبانی حاصل کر لی

سعودی عرب کیلئے دنیا کے مقبول ترین کھیل ’’فٹبال‘‘ کے میدان میں تاریخی سنگِ میل، فیفا ورلڈ کپ 2034 کی میزبانی جیت لی۔

Saudi Arabia wins 2034 FIFA World Cup bid in historic sports milestone

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host, marking a milestone in its rise as a global sports destination.

King Salman inaugarates new state-of-the-art six-line Riyadh Metro

Riyadh Metro redefines Saudi urban transport, connecting six lines across the city with state-of-the-art infrastructure and sustainable design.

Qatar makes power play in $16tn tokenisation race with new report

Qatar is moving to become a global leader in tokenising real-world assets with a new policy report focused on regulation, infrastructure, and inclusion as the Gulf accelerates towards digital asset dominance and trillion-dollar markets.

GCC slams Iranian strikes on Qatar as blatant sovereignty violation

The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iran’s strike on a U.S. base in Qatar and Israel’s ongoing aggression in Gaza, calling for an end to hostilities and praising Qatar’s role in brokering the recent ceasefire.

Qatari economy to accelerate to 6.5% growth for FY2026–27, says World Bank

A sharp uptick will be driven primarily by a planned 40% expansion in LNG output as Qatar's North Field megaprojects come online, reshaping the country’s hydrocarbon trajectory.

Qatar Energy launches $1.2bn blue ammonia project

TLDR: Qatar Energy launches $1.2 billion project. Facility integrates ammonia and CO2 storage. Solar...

Qatar’s Q3 contract awards soar to hit $4.2bn as gas sector leads growth

Qatar’s contract awards surged 58% in Q3 2024, with the gas sector dominating. The GCC’s broader project pipeline, valued at $2.7 trillion, signals future growth.

Qatar’s Lusail leads smart city development with AI-driven future

Qatar is transforming Lusail City into an AI-powered smart city for urban living, with its landmark eco-focused stadium setting the tone for green innovation.
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