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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
ChatGPT developer, OpenAI, plans to create one of the largest data centers in India. This facility will be part of the global Stargate initiative and the state program IndiaAI.
The monarch returned 4 million euros to businessmen who lent him funds to pay taxes. The funds were obtained from the sale of rights to documentaries and commercial operations.
Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from India. The reason is Delhi's active trade with Russia and the resale of Russian oil.
Indian officials have stated their intention to continue purchasing Russian oil, despite threats of sanctions from US President Donald Trump. India and Russia have a stable and time-tested partnership.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
OPEC+ countries plan to approve a significant increase in oil production in September, completing the phased unwinding of voluntary cuts. The United Arab Emirates will also receive a larger production quota.
OpenAI has signed a deal with Oracle to lease 4. 5 GW of computing power worth $30 billion per year to expand the Stargate project. Oracle will build several data centers in the US to fulfill the contract, which is one of the largest deals in the cloud services industry for AI.
Ben Gurion Airport in Israel is closed until further notice. Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Wizz Air are canceling flights, the situation affects flights in other countries.
Formula 1 updates the calendar for 2026: 24 stages, start in Australia, return of Madrid with a new track instead of Imola. New technical regulations and environmentally friendly fuel.
Donald Trump stated that Iran and the United States are getting closer to a nuclear agreement. He urged Tehran to act quickly, warning of possible negative consequences in case of delays.
The US President said he will likely return to Washington on May 16 after a tour of the Persian Gulf countries. He had previously hinted at possible negotiations on Ukraine in Istanbul.
In Geneva, a rare 10. 3-carat blue diamond was sold at auction for $21.5 million. It was purchased by a private collector from the United States, whose name has not been disclosed.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in traveling to Turkey for potential peace talks. According to him, Putin would like him to be present at these negotiations.
Walt Disney Opens New Theme Park and Resort in Abu Dhabi. This will be the company's seventh and most technologically advanced park, the first in the Middle East, with an investment of $60 billion.
The Trump family's wealth has increased by billions thanks to crypto assets such as $TRUMP and $MELANIA. A company linked to Trump will also receive billions in investment in a crypto fund.
The United Arab Emirates plan to be the first to involve artificial intelligence in the development and amendment of legislation. This should speed up the process by 70% and allow tracking the impact of laws, although there are reservations about the transparency of AI.
A prisoner exchange between the US and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi, releasing Ksenia Karelina and Artur Petrov. The exchange was organized by the CIA and Russian intelligence.
Abu Dhabi-based investment group MGX has invested $2 billion in Binance. The deal will strengthen Binance's position in the UAE, where the company has approximately 1,000 employees.
Bitcoin has fallen 21% from its peak on January 20, and the total market capitalization has decreased by $1 trillion. Investors are disappointed with Trump's lack of a clear cryptocurrency policy and the threat of new duties.
The presidents of Turkey and Ukraine will meet in Ankara on February 18 to discuss strategic partnership. Strengthening cooperation and exchanging views on regional issues are on the agenda.
The President of Ukraine met with the UAE leader in Abu Dhabi to discuss the release of prisoners and sign an economic agreement. The document simplifies the access of Ukrainian goods to the UAE market.
The President of Ukraine and the First Lady pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Key topics include the release of prisoners, investments, and the humanitarian program.
The United Nations established the International Day of Human Brotherhood in honor of the historic meeting between the Pope and the Grand Imam in Abu Dhabi. On the same day, the Day of the Creation of Vacuum is celebrated and the memory of Isidore of Pilusiot is honored.
Japanese actress and singer Miho Nakayama has died at the age of 54 at her home in Tokyo. Her body was found in the bathroom after she failed to show up for work.
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, died at the age of 69 after a battle with lung cancer. It is unknown whether this will impact the artist's planned concert after the Formula-1 races in Abu Dhabi.
In the UAE, the body of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, the envoy of the Chabad movement in Abu Dhabi, who disappeared on November 21, was found. Israel classified the incident as an anti-Semitic terrorist act and promised to find the perpetrators.
Robert Habeck was unable to return from Portugal due to an engine failure on the government's Airbus 350-900. This is not the first case of technical problems with German government aircraft.
One of the three known manuscripts of The Little Prince with Saint-Exupéry's edits is up for sale. The artifact includes original sketches and a historical check from the author.
The Ukrainian MMA national team won first place at the World Championship in the UAE among children, youth and juniors. The team won 33 medals in three age categories, becoming the best among 700 athletes from 47 countries.