Monthly Archives: November 2025

Technologies

UAE’s New AI Centre of Excellence Unites Academia and Industry to Shape the Future of Sovereign AI

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 2025: A new chapter in the UAE’s technological future begins today with the official opening of the AI Centre of Excellence, a first-of-its-kind national initiative founded by Lakeba Group, DoxAI, AqlanX, and the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD).

Located at UOWD’s campus in Dubai Knowledge Park – the region’s leading hub for lifelong learning and part of TECOM Group PJSC, the Centre is designed to become the engine room of the UAE’s sovereign AI strategy, combining advanced research, innovation, and commercialization under one roof. Its mission: to build, deploy, and export sovereign AI technologies created in the Emirates — for the Emirates — and for the world.

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Featured

BRIDGE Summit 2025 Creator Economy Track to discuss who really gets paid when the world goes viral

With 80+ global speakers and 50+ sessions in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, the Creator Economy Track will explore how influence, ownership and innovation are redrawing the world’s creative and economic map

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  • 50+ sessions under the Creator Economy Track will decode the evolving dynamics of digital influence, audience ownership, and creator-led IP models
  • Discussions will examine creator monetization, platform power, attention economics, algorithmic gatekeeping, and the rise of cultural capital as currency
  • 80+ global speakers will unite top creators, founder-entrepreneurs, investor-operators, and platform innovators shaping the next era of creative enterprise
  • Held in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, 2025, BRIDGE Summit 2025 will reinforce the UAE’s position as a global launchpad for the creator economy and digital innovation
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Business & Investments

Commercial Bank of Dubai opens Customer Contact Centre in Ras Al Khaimah, advancing Emiratisation priorities and elevating customer experience

  • Contact Centre will enhance CBD’s capacity to deliver seamless, omni-channel customer experiences across the UAE
  • Landmark initiative supports the UAE’s financial-sector Emiratisation objectives and aligns with RAK Vision 2030

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 18 November 2025: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, has officially inaugurated its new Customer Contact Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.

The inauguration was attended by H.E. Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, Chairman of CBD, Dr. Bernd van Linder, CEO of CBD, members of the Board along with other esteemed guests.

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Business & Investments, Travel & Tourism

International investment momentum for Al Maktoum International

International investment momentum for Al Maktoum International – Dubai World Central expansion builds as UK Export Finance issues US$3.5 billion Expression of Interest letter

UK Minister for Trade hands over the document to senior leaders of Dubai’s aviation sector at a ceremony held at Dubai Airshow

Sir Chris Bryant: This expression of interest marks another significant milestone and reinforces the UK’s long-standing partnership with Dubai

Al Maktoum International Airport to serve 150 million passengers annually by the early 2030s, rising to 260 million over the longer term

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18 November 2025: A major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced today at Dubai Airshow 2025 as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued a US$3.5 billion Expression of Interest letter to support participation of UK’s businesses in the US$35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International – Dubai World Central (DWC).

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Sports & Recreations

2025 ADT10: Quetta Qavalry storm past Northern Warriors with a dominant 51-run win

~ Khawaja Nafay’s explosive knock of 45* runs in 12 balls and a disciplined bowling display scripted Qavalry’s 51-run victory in season opener at the Zayed Cricket Stadium ~

Abu Dhabi, November 18, 2025: The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 roared to life at the Zayed Cricket Stadium as the Quetta Qavalry announced their arrival in style, powering to a commanding 51-run win over the Northern Warriors.

Khawaja Nafay of Quetta Qavalry plays a shot during the Match 1 of the Abu Dhabi T10 between the Quetta Qavalry and Northern Warriors held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 18th November, 2025.

Photo by Faheem Hussain/ CREIMAS

In the first innings, a blockbuster knock from Khawaja Nafay (45* off 12) led the Quetta Qavalry to a formidable total of 133/5. Nafay plundered five sixes and two fours, supported by quick-fire knocks from Liam Livingstone (24 off 10) and an unbeaten Jason Holder (24* off 10). Earlier in the innings, Muhammad Waseem (15 off 10) had also looked in fine form, but the UAE batter perished at the halfway mark.

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