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Equinix, one of the biggest data centre companies in the world provided a rare tour of one of its facilities in Virginia, a place some are calling the data centre capital of the world.

Tremendous power: A rare look inside the data centre boom fuelled by AI

Some call Virginia the data centre capital of the world

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Barq and Elroy Air's $200m plant to build pilotless planes in Abu Dhabi

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In mid-December, TikTok was reported to have agreed to sell its US business to investors including the UAE's MGX. Reuters

Close of US TikTok deal approaching but questions remain

Congress banned video-sharing platform over data concerns but President Donald Trump extended deadline

Technology

UAE will need to add 1 million workers by 2030 for AI push

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Mustafa Suleyman became chief executive of Microsoft AI last year. AFP

British-Syrian AI boss calls for a 'humanist' AI

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Sequoia's Shaun Maguire called 'hate machine' after falsely linking shooter to Palestine

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A new analysis of toys with AI features warns that they could invite problems for children and parents. Photo: Pirg

Parents should be vigilant about AI toys, new report warns

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Norad Santa tracker gets souped-up with help from AI elves

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TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American and UAE investors

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Will Facebook soon charge users to post links?

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AI contract workers seldom recognised but have growing importance, report says

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A supermoon appears in the skies over Dubai in 2023. Antonie Robertson/The National

The year's largest supermoon to be visible in UAE on Wednesday

This will be the penultimate lunar event of its kind in 2025

Space

Orionids meteor shower to light up UAE skies on Tuesday night

Space

Thuraya-1: UAE marks 25 years since launch of its first satellite

Space

UAE lining up new satellite internet system after Red Sea cable disruption

Space

Arab world's first joint satellite a step closer to lift-off

Space

Abu Dhabi researchers test-fire rocket engine for future Mars missions

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Countries join forces to avoid star wars as US and China race to the Moon

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Technology
Amid social unrest, Iran has blocked internet access and other communication methods within the country.

When will the internet be restored in Iran?

Shutdown has now lasted for more than 90 hours

Technology

Iran flag emoji changed on X to pre-Islamic Revolution version with lion symbol

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UAE launches digital platform to manage federal government property

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How to train your algorithm (because 2026 is the year you'll have the power)

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Barq and Elroy Air's $200m plant to build pilotless planes in Abu Dhabi

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Items belonging to late Steve Jobs go up for auction

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Close of US TikTok deal approaching but questions remain

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Science
Rings formed by towers from the Amazon Face research project, where scientists pump carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate future atmospheric conditions and study long-term climate effects, in Manaus, Brazil. Reuters

Business InsightsOur children in 2100 will inherit today’s energy decisions

As governments and forecasters fixate on 2050, the real consequences of energy policy will be felt far beyond it

Energy

Abu Dhabi scientists develop 'Ozempic-buster' weight-loss device

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Camel beauty pageant champion lives on after scientists clone 11 calves

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Scientists in new space race to beam solar power back to Earth

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