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NASA Prepares Three August Spacewalks Outside the ISS The UAE’s Space Programme Is Building an Economy of Curiosity Etihad Rail Is Giving the UAE a New Sense of National Distance The UAE Is Scaling a Clean-Energy Model Built for Real Demand Stablecoins Are Becoming Payment Infrastructure With Bank-Like Questions The UAE’s AI Advantage Is Its Focus on Practical National Use

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AI Development's Biggest Trend Is the System Around the Model

Loops, specifications, tool permissions, traces and evaluation are becoming the competitive layer as coding models grow more capable and more available.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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Top Stories

Technology

NASA Prepares Three August Spacewalks Outside the ISS

NASA has scheduled three U.S. spacewalks for August, turning routine-looking maintenance into a reminder of the planning behind an orbital laboratory.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

Technology

The UAE’s Space Programme Is Building an Economy of Curiosity

Mars missions made headlines, but the deeper value lies in research, Earth observation, engineering skills and a private space sector with regional reach.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Travel

Etihad Rail Is Giving the UAE a New Sense of National Distance

The national railway can connect industries, reduce road pressure and make the seven emirates feel closer in both economic and everyday terms.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Business

The UAE Is Scaling a Clean-Energy Model Built for Real Demand

Solar, nuclear, storage, efficiency and hydrogen are being combined to support growth while building a more resilient and lower-carbon energy system.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

The Latest

Crypto

Stablecoins Are Becoming Payment Infrastructure With Bank-Like Questions

Stablecoins promise faster settlement and programmable money, but reserves, redemption, governance and operational resilience now matter more than hype.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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Technology

The UAE’s AI Advantage Is Its Focus on Practical National Use

Government services, healthcare, transport, education and advanced industry are giving the Emirates a real-world platform for responsible AI deployment.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Technology researchers developing AI applications in the UAE

Business

We the UAE 2031 Turns Long-Term Ambition Into an Open Economic Invitation

The UAE’s next growth chapter combines an AED 3 trillion economic goal with regulatory modernization, talent attraction and deeper global partnerships.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Modern UAE skyline representing the We the UAE 2031 vision

Crypto

Self-Custody Is a Security Practice, Not a Crypto Slogan

Holding your own keys removes one kind of counterparty risk and introduces operational risks that require backups, phishing discipline and inheritance plans.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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Travel

From Soudah to the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia Is Drawing a New Travel Map

Mountain villages, coral coastlines and nature-led hospitality are expanding the world’s picture of Saudi Arabia beyond desert and city landmarks.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Mountain and coastal landscapes representing Saudi Arabia's nature tourism

Crypto

Digital dollar tokens moving through a global payment and reserve network

Crypto

Stablecoins Have Reached $320 Billion. The Hard Part Is Becoming Money

Jul 25, 2026/3 min read

Crypto

Ethereum's 2026 Roadmap Is About Cheaper Execution, Better Accounts and Quantum Time

Jul 25, 2026/3 min read

An abstract Ethereum network illustrating scalable execution and future cryptographic security

Crypto

Wall Street's First Active Multi-Token Crypto ETF Changes the Access Question

Jul 25, 2026/3 min read

A professional trading display representing a diversified cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund

Crypto

The State of Crypto at Mid-Year 2026: Quieter, Sturdier, Divided

Jun 18, 2026/4 min read

A financial analyst studying market charts on a tablet in a modern office, representing the mixed mid-2026 crypto outlook

Design

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Design

Biophilic Design for Small Apartments Starts With a View

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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Design

Warm Minimalism Works When Texture Replaces Clutter

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

People enjoying modern public space in Riyadh

Design

Riyadh’s Next Great Upgrade Is a City Designed for Everyday Life

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

layered lighting living room lamps

Design

Layered Lighting Is the Design Upgrade Renters Can Actually Use

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

Business

All Business →

Saudi entrepreneurs working in a growing small business

Business

Saudi Small Businesses Are the Quiet Force Behind Vision 2030

Jul 28, 2026

Modern logistics and cargo infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Business

Saudi Arabia Is Designing a New Role as a Global Logistics Bridge

Jul 28, 2026

Young Saudi professionals developing skills for future careers

Business

Saudi Arabia’s Most Valuable Future Project Is Human Capability

Jul 28, 2026

Modern business towers in Saudi Arabia

Business

Saudi Arabia’s New Growth Engine Is Bigger Than Any Single Project

Jul 28, 2026

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Fashion

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Brazilcore Is Bigger Than a Flag-Color Outfit

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Jazz Shoes Are Fashion's Softer Answer to the Statement Sneaker

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Royal Purple Is Fall 2026's Shortcut to Looking Intentional

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Health

Health

Saudi Healthcare’s Transformation Is Becoming Visible in Everyday Life

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Health

Mental Health During War: What Helps When the Threat Is Not Over

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