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OpenAI secures $11 billion in new funding

OpenAI has closed ‌on new funding of $11 billion, the initial part of a round ​that values the company ​at $1.25 trillion, according to investment sources. The $11 ​billion raised so far represents ​only a portion of OpenAI’s original target of up to $30 billion, while ​the company’s valuation has ​come down from the $1.5 …

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WHO warns of yellow fever spread across nine African countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of continued yellow fever outbreaks across several African countries after 67 confirmed cases were recorded in nine countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Togo and Nigeria. WHO said cross-border population movement, the presence of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the disease and …

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FAO reports decline in global food prices in October

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said on Friday that global food prices declined in October, although they remained around 5.9 percent higher than in the same month last year. FAO said its Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally traded food …

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Brotherly Love wins Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Cup at Dubai Racing Carnival opener

Brotherly Love, trained by British trainer Jamie Osborne and ridden by Danny Tudhope, won the Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, as the 2026-2027 Dubai Racing Carnival opened at Meydan Racecourse on Friday. The three-year-old beat Sirocco Winds by five and a quarter lengths on his handicap debut, having finished …

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UAE Balloon Team marks first Arab presence at Saga International Balloon Fiesta in Japan

The UAE Balloon Team, represented by its balloon “UAE ONE”, has concluded its participation in the 39th Saga International Balloon Fiesta (SIBFO), held in the Japanese city of Saga, marking the first Arab participation in the history of this global event. Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansoori, President of the UAE Balloon Team, said: “In …

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Ukrainian FM discuss regional, international developments

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, have discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen ties within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. During a telephone call, the two ministers also exchanged …

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Abdullah bin Zayed, UK Foreign Secretary discuss regional, international developments

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, discussed the friendly relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen ties in support of their development priorities. During a telephone call, the two top …

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Egyptian FM discuss fraternal relations, regional developments

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, discussed the fraternal relations between their countries and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation to serve their mutual interests and bring …

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Sharjah Stamp Exhibition 2026 showcases rare philatelic and numismatic treasures

The highly anticipated Sharjah Stamp Exhibition returned to Sharjah Sharjah Mega Mall from November 4 to 8, 2026 bringing together collectors, historians, and cultural enthusiasts for a five-day celebration of history, art, and tradition. Organised by the Emirates Philatelic Association (EPA) in partnership with Sharjah Mega Mall. The exhibition brought together participants from 11 countries, …

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UAE foils attempt to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills, over 30 kg of narcotics; dismantles international network of 20 suspects

The National Drug Enforcement Authority, in cooperation with Ras Al Khaimah Police, Dubai Police, Sharjah Police, Ajman Police, and Iraq’s General Directorate of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, and in judicial coordination with the UAE Public Prosecution, has foiled an attempt to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills and more than 30 …

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UAE, Nigeria discuss cooperation in public prosecution

UAE Attorney General Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has received Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his accompanying delegation at the Office of the Attorney-General and Federal Prosecutions in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, attended by Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, explored …

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Gold eases on inflation concerns; US payrolls data in focus

Gold prices eased on Friday ‌as inflation concerns reinforced expectations that interest rates would remain higher for longer, though bullion remained on track for a weekly gain as investors awaited key US payrolls data later in the ​day. Spot gold fell 0.6 percent to $4,063.39 per ounce by 0248 GMT, but was up ​4 percent …

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Canada unveils new budget, plans first sovereign wealth fund

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government unveiled a budget on Thursday aimed at strengthening economic independence and reducing reliance on the United States. The budget, titled “Masters of Our Destiny,” was presented by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and outlines plans for an economic transformation to address weak productivity growth and declining private-sector investment. It also …

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China launches new remote sensing satellites

China launched a group of remote sensing satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellites 07-09 of the Yaogan-51 group were launched at 11:58 pm (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-2C carrier rocket, and they entered the preset orbits successfully. They are primarily …

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‘UAE Verify’ platform issues over 42.9 million digital trusted documents since launch

The UAE VERIFY, a digital platform operated by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has issued more than 42.926 million digital trusted documents since its launch in 2022. The total number of documents verified through the platform has exceeded 1.252 million, while the platform currently supports 88 types of digital documents issued by …

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Egypt international reserves hit record $57.5 bn in October

Egypt’s net international reserves (NIRs) rose to a record $57.5 billion at the end of October 2026, up $151.6 million from September, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The country’s foreign reserves stood at $57.4998 billion at the end of October, compared with $57.3482 billion a month earlier. The latest …

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Ministry of Defence to stage ‘Union Fortress 11’ in Liwa in December

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the 11th edition of the Union Fortress military parade will take place in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, in December under the theme “An Impregnable Fortress, a Resilient Nation and a Determined People”. The event will showcase the UAE’s strength and resilience, reflecting the solidarity of its citizens …

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