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The British Foreign Office has issued a warning there is a "high threat of a terrorist attack" globally and in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which could affect UK interests. Brits are being warned against possible terrorist attacks this Christmas as they are "likely to try and carry out attacks in the UAE." The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) warned in their latest travel guidance, that there is a high threat of a possible attack targeting Jewish and Israeli linked areas.

As paramilitary fighters from the brutal Rapid Support Forces (RSF) overran the largest city in western Sudan carrying out mass executions, rapes and ethnic cleansing with weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates the NBA's annual in-season tournament, the Emirates NBA Cup, tipped off on Halloween night, proudly sponsored by the very same Gulf state. The tournament is the most visible example of the NBA's expanding partnership with the UAE

Microsoft declared on Monday that it will spend more than $7.9 billion on infrastructure for its AI strategy in the UAE from the start of 2026 to the end of 2029. The Redmond firm says that this will comprise more than $5.5 billion in capital expenses for expansion of its AI and cloud infrastructure, including new steps it plans to disclose in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi later this week, plus $2.4 billion in planned local operating expenses.

This summer, Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, paid a visit to the coast of Sardinia, a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea crowded with super yachts. On one of those extravagant vessels, Mr. Witkoff sat down with a member of the ultrarich ruling family of the United Arab Emirates. He was meeting Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a trim figure in dark glasses who controls $1.5 trillion of the Emiratis' sovereign wealth.

"We are witnessing a fundamental shift in investor priorities. Safety is no longer a secondary benefit; it is a primary asset class," said Jason Farr, Sales Director at NOVVI Properties.

Concerns regarding potential smuggling of AI chips to China have led to the U.S. putting a hold on the UAE's billion-dollar AI chip deal, despite UAE assurances.

The TYPE 9 S75 watch blends horological artistry with national unity, featuring real desert sand from all seven Emirates embedded in its dial.

European founders are relocating to Dubai in search of lower taxes and streamlined business processes, moving away from the burdensome regulations in their home countries.

OpenAI's Stargate UAE facility is set to make the Emirates the first country to enable nationwide ChatGPT access, significantly enhancing AI infrastructure for the region.

In light of President Trump's strong rapport with GCC nations, recent talks have emerged to expedite investment from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, resulting in anticipated economic benefits.

The United Arab Emirates is aware of a misleading report published by a non-governmental organisation regarding allegations surrounding the presence of AH-4 howitzer systems in Sudan. The UAE strong rejects the suggestion that it is supplying weaponry to any party involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, Aljaberi said.