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After seeing rainfall in most parts of the country yesterday, residents can look forward to kicking off their weekend on a cloudy and damp note as rains are set to continue across the Emirates today. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the sky will be partly cloudy in general, with a chance of convective clouds over islands and some coastal areas extending to some internal areas, resulting in rainfall. Early morning drivers in the parts of Dubai faced moderate to heavy rains today. A video shared by Storm Centre shows a motorist in Marina area driving as good rains…

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on several key business activities, including the dual listing of companies on both exchanges. Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, the CEO of the ADX, told Khaleej Times that the MoU is a “testimony” to the trust that international financial markets have in the UAE’s capital markets, and the country’s stable economy and diversified investor ecosystem. “The MoU with the NYSE aligns with our strategy towards strengthening connectivity with global financial markets and institutions with the aim of enhancing the participation…

OpenAI has appointed ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear to lead the startup, replacing Sam Altman who will join the company’s top backer Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, the CEO of the software giant said late on Sunday. “We look forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and OAI’s new leadership team and working with them,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella posted on social media platform X. He added Microsoft remains committed to its partnership with OpenAI. Shear was named interim CEO, a person briefed on the appointment told Reuters. The decision not to reinstate Altman as CEO of…

A bookstore in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is spicing up the reading game with their latest venture – ‘Blind Date’ books. Here’s the twist: you pick a book without knowing its title or author – you choose solely based on hints and descriptions. “It’s like going on a literary blind date where the story’s the star,” said Somia Anwar of Bookends, a bookstore and marketplace for pre-loved books. Co-owner Grace Karim sees this creative concept as a way to encourage people to explore books they might not pick up otherwise, fostering curiosity and adventure in reading. “It’s a fantastic way…

Sport compels you to unlock your motivation and chase your dreams. For the UAE football team, the enduring dream has been to emulate the stars of 1990 and qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup which will be played in three North American countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico. On Tuesday, Ali Mabkhout’s Al Abyad (The Whites) took a small, but significant step towards making that a reality when they overwhelmed hosts Bahrain 2-0 in their preliminary joint qualification Round 2 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium. It was their second successive victory in Group…

Bodour Al Qasimi’s staffing strategy delivers 93% rise in Emirati hires at American University of Sharjah in 2023 Surge in homegrown talent to strengthen UAE’s burgeoning knowledge economy; Gender balance is key: 80% of new recruits were Emirati women; Most Emirati hires were for leadership roles. Sharjah, November 22, 2023 The majority of new employees who joined American University of Sharjah in 2023 were UAE citizens, and most of them women, AUS President Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has announced to the university Board of Trustees. The 93% surge in local hires in just seven months is a result…

Thanksgiving is not only reserved for turkeys. New York City will be the site of the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 2023 version marks the 97th edition of the parade. The parade route starts on West 77th & Central Park West, marches down to Columbus Circle and Central Park West, and continues onto 6th Avenue before finishing at Macy’s Herald Square on 7th Avenue. The parade is known for its giant balloons of iconic characters and musical performances. Some of the characters in the 2023 parade include Snoopy, Paw Patrol Pikachu, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Cher, Jon Batiste, Brandy, Chicago, Jessie…

Remember the flooded roads and bumper-to-bumper traffic in Sharjah on Friday morning? They were gone by evening — and residents were even able to enjoy the cool winter breeze outdoors. It was all thanks to the swift response and round-the-clock operations of the Sharjah City Municipality’s team. Residents on Friday morning had to either make last-minute changes to their routines and skip appointments or bring out their umbrellas and roll up their pants to brave the heavy rain and floods. Those who drove out had to splash through wet roads as traffic crawled to a standstill. In the middle of…

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Friday it has dismissed its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors. “The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,” the artificial intelligence company said in a statement. In the year since Altman catapulted ChatGPT to global fame, he has become Silicon Valley’s sought-after voice on the promise and potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and his sudden and mostly unexplained exit brought uncertainty to the industry’s future. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s chief technology officer, will take…

As UAE embraces innovation in logistics and transport, residents in the Emirates may soon receive their courier packages delivered by drones as early as next year. The imminent introduction of cutting-edge services comes as Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, and Aramex have announced drone delivery flights, leveraging the former’s technology and the latter’s fleet management capabilities to reduce parcel delivery time. The drone will feature exclusive connectivity, navigation systems, and several safety measures, such as a parachute and collision avoidance. Alaa Saoudi, Aramex Chief Operating Officer – Express Management told Khaleej Times, “The cargo hold should be able…