Teachers have warned that the rapid adoption of AI is reshaping how students learn, eroding basic skills like writing, spelling, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while raising questions about motivation, human interaction, and equity, a new report says.
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Oil prices could rise to $120–$130 a barrel in the near term, with a risk of climbing above $150 if supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted into mid-May, according to a JP Morgan note cited by Reuters.
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The UAE is well equipped to withstand the current regional crisis and has overcome far more severe shocks in the past, prominent Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said on Thursday, reacting to warnings by American economist Jeffrey Sachs.
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US President Donald Trump said the American military campaign against Iran is “nearing completion,” while warning that Washington is prepared to intensify strikes over the next two to three weeks if necessary.
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Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warned Nigel Green, the CEO of the deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, after private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March.
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All Dubai government entities were directed to integrate services for individuals and businesses into a unified digital ecosystem within one year.
The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximise their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East.
Four astronauts blasted off on NASA’s Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day flight around the moon and back.
Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has added two more new Indian destinations to its network - Vijayawada and Lucknow, further expanding its footprint across the country. With this latest expansion under Project Vande Bharat, Jazeera now serves a total of 14 Indian cities.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the expansion of its temporary operations from the King Fahd International Airport in the Saudi city of Dammam adding three new destinations - Istanbul (Turkey), Athens (Greece) as well as the South Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Adnoc Drilling said it has won approval from its shareholders at the AGM for distribution of $1 billion dividends for FY 2025 and also 5% minimum increase to the 2026 payout. These approvals follow a defining year for Adnoc Drilling in which the company delivered record financial and operational performance.
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group to maximise their response to the significant economic and energy impacts of the war in the Middle East.
Bahrain's Fuel Price Committee has approved new fuel prices for the local market for April 2026, according to a GDN Online report.
Modon, a developer of iconic projects and experiences in the UAE, has announced that it will cover registration fees for all residential units purchased in March, in recognition of its customers’ trust.
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has appointed Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding, to provide a solution for the Burj Azizi Car Park Building 1 within one of the most space-constrained sites in the city.
Oil prices could rise to $120–$130 a barrel in the near term, with a risk of climbing above $150 if supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted into mid-May, according to a JP Morgan note cited by Reuters.
Premier Inn Middle East is introducing dog-friendly stays at selected hotels in Dubai, making it easier for guests to travel, relocate, or simply enjoy a staycation without leaving their beloved dog at home.
Abu Dhabi's Metal Park has received its first break-bulk cargo of metals at Fujairah Port, marking a further extension of its operational footprint and reinforcing the continuity of metal flows across the UAE.
Teachers have warned that the rapid adoption of AI is reshaping how students learn, eroding basic skills like writing, spelling, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while raising questions about motivation, human interaction, and equity, a new report says.
Premier Inn Middle East is introducing dog-friendly stays at selected hotels in Dubai, making it easier for guests to travel, relocate, or simply enjoy a staycation without leaving their beloved dog at home.
Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward transforming how disease is detected, prevented and treated, with the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi Biobank, a platform that connects biological samples with genomic, lifestyle and clinical data to enable earlier action and more personalised care.
Bain & Company, a global consultancy, has announced the appointment of Eric Beranger-Fenouillet as the managing partner for its Middle East business. Based in UAE, he will lead the firm across the region, with a focus on helping clients deliver complex transformation agendas.
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall developer and retail and leisure pioneer in the region, said it is deepening its strategic alliance with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, for a bold new wave of store openings across its regional portfolio.
Bain & Company, a global consultancy, has announced the appointment of Eric Beranger-Fenouillet as the managing partner for its Middle East business. Based in UAE, he will lead the firm across the region, with a focus on helping clients deliver complex transformation agendas.
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, has appointed Ashesh Mukhopadhyay as the General Manager for its Bahrain operations.
Mazad, a leading digital auctions and marketplace platform in Bahrain, and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has announced the launch of a special auction for a unique three‑digit vehicle license plate number, 994, in response to the growing demand for distinctive triple‑digit plates.
The second edition of Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) kicks off in May this year at the ADNEC Centre, anchored by the emirate's $57 billion infrastructure pipeline spanning housing, transport, culture, education, and social infrastructure, said the event organisers.
US Army chief of staff and two other generals were sacked by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, amid the war with Iran.
