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For the third consecutive year, the UAE is participating with a dedicated pavilion under the theme "Nothing is Impossible"
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58 percent expressed confidence in securing new opportunities in 2025 due to their belief that the job market will improve
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The scholarship offers students immersive space and science learning opportunities
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Reflecting the emirate’s efforts to develop pioneering security plans, strategies, and initiatives
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Project includes the development of five key intersections featuring 13,500 meters of bridges and 12,900 meters of roads
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The automotive sector in Arab countries attracted 184 foreign projects valued at more than $25 billion from 2003 to 2024
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The Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady on January 29
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Transaction marks one of the largest international investments into a UAE-founded and managed business
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This agreement seeks to establish a stable and investment-friendly tax framework and eliminate tax barriers
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The ultra-low-fare airline unlocked more than 4.4 million ultra-low-cost seats
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Aviation industry has committed to introducing this biofuel to achieve global sustainability goals
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DoE has established an ambitious target of achieving 200 megawatts of DR capacity by 2030
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Al Zeyoudi: This partnership highlights the UAE's commitment to innovation and sustainability in combating climate change
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Forum at ADSW 2025 provides a platform for youth worldwide to connect with senior officials, experts and decision-makers
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Supporting the UAE's goal to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030
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The certificates empower customers with data on the environmental benefits of switching from road to rail
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Pioneering team competes in FRECA, FRMEC, and F4, highlighting innovation, diversity, and emerging talent
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Al Awadhi has been granted him the rank of under-secretary
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Companies to collaborate on the construction of two container vessels, specifically designed for operations in the Caspian Sea
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Gold rose to its highest since December 12 after several sets of U.S. economic data pressured Treasury yields further
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The two planets will become the closest to each other on January 17 and 18
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Al Raha Beach, with an ROI of 6.09 percent, presented a solid choice for buying high-end apartments last year
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The agreement seeks to achieve 35 percent renewable energy in power generation by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040
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The trial showed ENERGYai provides insights in natural language, enabling effective engineer interaction