Vodafone Group Plc and cable billionaire John Malone’s Liberty Global Plc agreed to set up a 50-50 venture for their mobile and broadband businesses in the Netherlands. The transaction will result in cost and revenue synergies of about 3.5 billion euros ($3.9 billion) after integration costs, according to a joint statement from the companies on Tuesday. (By Kenneth Wong/Bloomberg)
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
Uber expands into 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Uber plans to roll out its delivery business into seven new European countries this year, as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
UAE authorities have stepped up market monitoring and supply chain coordination ahead of Ramadan to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and stable prices.
The UAE has launched an aid air bridge to transport critical relief supplies to the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan.
A team of experts from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has established the first UAE laboratories at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island during their second scientific expedition to Antarctica.
Dubai Cares has launched a Ramadan campaign to provide nutritious meals to students across Sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach.
