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They will navigate sidewalks safely and independently, finding charging stations as needed, eliminating human intervention
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Smart cities in the Kingdom have relied on AI and IoT technologies to enhance quality of life
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The report noted strong performance in the fuel and tourism sectors
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The country has become a leading hub for global scientific research, especially in space exploration
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Brent oil futures expiring in September were stable at $82.38 per barrel
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The country’s growth is projected at 4 percent for FY 2024/2025
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The surge is equivalent to an additional KWD13 million compared to the previous week's trading value of KWD79 millionÂ
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Through renewable energy, green hydrogen, and engineering initiatives
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The contract duration is 41 months from the date of signing and is subject to increased quantities
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The funding aims to boost sustainability within the education sector
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Brent crude futures for September delivery slipped 0.5 percent to $81.26 per barrel
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The problem has been identified, and a fix has been issued. But why isn't everything back on track yet?
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This marks a 24 percent increase compared to the same period last year
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The country's total revenue in fiscal year 2023-2024 was KWD23.645 billion
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The growth is attributed to a strong economy, diverse demand, and focus on quality, sustainable spaces
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The $5 billion deposit was made by Saudi Arabia before Türkiye's presidential and parliamentary elections last year
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The company's operating income for the quarter was $27.43 billion, with net income of $23.62 billion
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This marks an increase compared to July 2023, when AED711,323,785.25 was allocated to 46,835 recipients
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The two countries enjoy thriving bilateral trade, with $4 billion in volume in 2023Â
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Brent oil futures for September delivery rose 0.5 percent to $81.40 per barrel
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In its Q2 2024 financial results report, du announced that its net profit reached AED581 million
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The VLECs will be deployed on 20-year time charter contracts, generating an estimated $4 billion in revenue
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The broad economic and societal impacts reflect the use of CrowdStrike by enterprises running critical services, Microsoft said
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This is further aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, managing facilities and services through smart and integrated systems