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SoftBank-backed Proximie launches virtual robotic-assisted surgery training course

The first observership programme will begin on October 16

Turkey earthquake

Earthquakes strike central Turkey; Indonesia’s Nusa Tenggara

The earthquake’s epicentre was in the country’s Adana province and tremors were felt across the eastern and southern parts of the country

Saudia Cargo

Saudia Cargo expands European services

The air cargo services provider has signed a strategic agreement with Jan de Rijk Co to expand its reach

INVESTMENT

Bahrain signs $1.3bn strategic investment deal with UK

The agreement aims to facilitate investment in sectors such as clean technology, business services and manufacturing

Birmingham Airport

Saudia launches first flight to Birmingham Airport

This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world

Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister dies

Silvio Berlusconi was prime minister of Italy three times between 1994 and 2011 and his party is a junior partner in the current ruling coalition

AI's dark side

EU urges Big Tech to alert users about AI’s ‘dark sides’

The EU is rushing to catch up and set rules for generative AI as it negotiates its AI Act, which will go up for a key vote in the European Parliament

real estate

A new wave of real estate pain is coming after $148bn rout

The price of prime real estate office buildings in Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam have dropped considerably

solar

Solar beats coal in Europe for first time – but there’s a glitch

While the furious expansion of solar generation bodes well for efforts to replace fossil fuels, the breakthrough also exposed flaws in the energy system

France implements short-haul flight ban. Image credit: Groupe ADP

France short-haul flight ban comes into effect: What it means for travellers

Domestic flight journeys that can be completed by train in less than two-and-a-half hours banned by French Transport Ministry

Cold storage in Meta data center. Image Credit: META

Meta fined record $1.3bn in EU over US data transfers

The Meta fine coincides with the fifth anniversary of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, widely seen as the world’s benchmark for privacy

UAE-UK Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and James Cleverly meet for the Strategic Dialogue between the UAE and UK. Image Credit: MOFAIC

UAE-UK inaugural strategic dialogue: key takeaways

The strategic dialogue builds on the 2021 bilateral meet during which the two countries agreed to establish a partnership for the future

UAE, Germany

UAE, Germany explore partnerships to build on industrial ties and climate efforts

Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology hosts around 30 German companies to discuss expanding cooperation in fields such advanced technologies and de-carbonisation

Silicon Valley Bank UK

HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank UK for less than Dhs5

The assets and liabilities of the parent companies of SVB UK are excluded from the transaction

Nomo

Digital Islamic bank Nomo launches multi-currency accounts

First available in Kuwait, the multi-currency accounts will soon roll-out in phases to customers across the GCC

Sturgeon

Scotland’s Sturgeon to resign as first minister

It’s unclear when she plans to leave office

Etihad

Etihad Cargo expands European capacity

The carrier will introduce two new routes from its Abu Dhabi hub to Copenhagen in Denmark and Düsseldorf in Germany

Dubai Investments acquires 9% stake in UK-based digital bank

Dubai Investments acquires 9% stake in UK-based digital bank

Monument Bank is focused on the overlooked ‘mass affluent’ segment in the UK

UAE and Austria sign energy partnership

UAE and Austria sign energy partnership

The partnership will focus on projects of mutual interest in refined products, liquefied natural gas, renewables and hydrogen

Risk Sunak appointed UK’s Prime Minister; world leaders welcome new premier

Sunak takes the reins after Liz Truss resigned last week

UAE's Masdar acquires UK-based Arlington Energy to expand footprint

UAE’s Masdar acquires UK-based Arlington Energy to expand footprint

The acquisition will support Masdar’s offshore wind and renewables investment strategy

Rishi Sunak becomes new Prime Minister of United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s first British Asian Prime Minister

He replaces Liz Truss, who resigned last week after serving just 45 days in office

King Charles III

UAE President congratulates King Charles III on accession to UK throne

King Charles III was formally confirmed as the new British monarch on September 10

UAE mourning

UAE declares three-day mourning over demise of Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest serving monarch passed away on September 8, at the age of 96

King Charles III: Taking on the new role as the face of a nation changes

Here’s a guide to the early days of King Charles III’s reign are expected to play out

UAE, world leaders offer tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest reigning monarch passed away on September 8, at age 96

Queen Elizabeth II

In the Queen’s words…

These memorable quotes from Queen Elizabeth II throughout her seven decades on the throne will continue to remind us of her incredible legacy, wisdom and compassion

Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passes away

In June this year, Queen Elizabeth became the first monarch in British history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines to ramp up flights to UAE

The carrier plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

Porsche

Porsche IPO moves ahead as parent VW looks to defy downturn

The move will direct funds to Europe’s biggest carmaker to foot the staggering cost of electrification and software development