A $1 million prize will be given for the best AI-generated film at Dubai's flagship social media summit. The AI Film Award will be given in partnership with BytePlus, part of TikTok owner ByteDance, during the 1 Billion Followers Summit between January 8 and 10. This year, TikTok is partnering on…
Dubai's much-anticipated Etihad Rail passenger service has completed its maiden journey, in the latest milestone for the UAE's growing public transport network. The National joined passengers on board the 6.14am train from Al Yalayis Station, next to Jumeirah Golf Estates, to Abu Dhabi on…
The family of a young Indian sailor killed when torpedoes struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has pleaded with Iran and the US to halt attacks on merchant vessels. “Fight with each other, leave our children alone; they are innocent,” the family of Suraj Yadav said. Mr Yadav, 23, was among…
Abu Dhabi's plan to create communities in which residents can reach work, schools, healthcare and leisure facilities within 15 minutes can form the foundation of the UAE’s future development, urban planners said on Tuesday. The '15-minute city' model is intended to make daily life more convenient…
The UAE has launched a global initiative to curb digital acts of violence against women. The SAFE-T Initiative was unveiled during the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, and aims to combine legislation, improved digital literacy and international…
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued a new tender to outsource passport, visa and consular services in the UAE. It is seeking a single service provider to manage services for the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, with the new contract proposed to run for three years…
A senior Etihad Rail official has set out plans to attract 10 million passengers a year as the network's expansion gathers pace with the launch of its first train station in Dubai. Ameera Alkhlaifi, director of strategy and performance at Etihad Rail, spoke of the ambitious vision for the future…
Some flights to the UAE were facing further delays on Tuesday, after significant disruption to inbound journeys in recent days. Dubai International Airport's flight status website showed a number of flights from Central Asia have made late arrivals to the emirate this week. Flydubai planes from…
Etihad Rail has offered a first glimpse inside Dubai's landmark train station before it opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. Dubai Al Yalayis Station, next to Jumeirah Golf Estates, is the emirate's first stop on an expanding national rail network that is rapidly taking shape. Three months…
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