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To preserve energy resources in parts of the country, Russia has announced that some locations will ban the process of crypto mining. Photo: Bloomberg

Crypto mining will soon be banned in parts of Russia

Mining of digital assets can be increasingly burdensome for power grids

TikTok ban: how the tech world and content creators are preparing

Why child identity theft and fraud is on the rise

AI to play 'key role' in GCC economic prosperity, but experts warn of challenges

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed announces launch of Dubai AI Week

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Mince pies, which combine meats with fruits and spices, were transported to Europe from the Middle East. Getty Images

Christmas food to know, from mince pies and stollen to kul-kuls

Sunny Savani, an associate director with real estate company Savills, saves 50 per cent of his monthly income. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh40,000 to Dh50,000 in real estate’

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

ExclusiveWe must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump. Reform UK / PA

CommentNigel Farage finds Elon Musk's ear but London execs are wary

Dubai's Burj Al Arab was the first hotel in the world to be dubbed 'seven star'. Although the criteria doesn't officially exist in the Gulf, experts argue that it should. Photo: EPA

Hotel star rating system needs shake-up, say hospitality experts

Carlos Ghosn held a press conference on Monday marking five years since he fled financial misconduct charges in Japan and took refuge in Lebanon. AFP

'I will be in Lebanon for a while': Five years on the run for Nissan's Carlos Ghosn

Abu Dhabi has cut more than 360 million single-use plastic bags since a ban came into effect in 2022

Consumers cut plastic bag use by 95 per cent under Abu Dhabi environment initiative

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures

How Sonic the Hedgehog became a box office powerhouse

Headlines

TikTok's lawyers will be given a chance to make oral arguments on Friday, January 10. AP

Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok's challenge to US ban

ByteDance gets one more chance to keep TikTok alive in the US

UAE learners will prioritise AI in 2025, report says

Shigeo Yamada, Japan's ambassador to the US, said early efforts at global AI co-operation were commendable. Cody Combs / The National

Will AI safe havens undermine global stability?

Opting out of AI: why it's easier said than done

Many big technology businesses are in a wait-and-see mode, wondering if president-elect Donald Trump's AI approach will differ from that of President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters

How Donald Trump will affect AI development

Will TikTok really be banned in the US?

UAE to allocate bands for 6G services soon

TikTok officially appeals ban to Supreme Court after Donald Trump airs support

Meta responds amid Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Threads connection issues

Space

Jared Isaacman was nominated by US president-elect Donald Trump to be the next Nasa administrator. AFP

Billionaire Jared Isaacman as new Nasa chief to 'boost UAE-US space relations'

New opportunities for companies and government bodies could be created to work alongside Nasa in joint missions and commercial ventures

Oman completes historic rocket launch from new spaceport

UAE astronauts receive First Class Space Medals for historic achievements

Earth’s plan for extraterrestrial visitors: The protocol being prepared for our first contact with aliens

Arab ShowcaseCharles Elachi's stellar career from Bekaa to the great beyond

ExclusiveUAE plays an uplifting role in space 'big league', says ex-Nasa director

When galaxies collide: Stunning insights into 3.2 million kph crash

Technology

An AI-generated artwork by Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol on display at the World Economic Forum in Davos. EPA

Ghost in the machine: Technology makes its way into the artist studio

From generative artificial intelligence to robotics, tech is more present than ever in the artistic process

What the UAE's ADGM is doing to fight crypto crime

AI to play 'key role' in GCC economic prosperity, but experts warn of challenges

Crypto crimes surge as popularity of digital assets grows

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed announces launch of Dubai AI Week

Powell says Fed is not looking for Bitcoin law change

UAE learners will prioritise AI in 2025, report says

Science

Technology companies at Cop28 and Dubai are pushing their AI solutions to climate problems. Photo: Cody Combs

ADQ and EQTY Lab to propel AI-driven climate solutions

The collaboration between the investment company and AI solutions provider began in 2023 to address sustainability challenges

Scientists discover 'key ingredients' for first nuclear clock

How the Arctic could unlock secrets of antibiotic resistance

Emirati Women’s Day: Efforts to empower UAE women in Stem fields show positive results

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Conversations with Arab athletes on their journeys to the Paris 2024 Olympics

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