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Image: Supplied Google has officially launched Veo 3, its latest video generation model, now available to all Google AI Pro subscribers across the region. The tool allows users to transform written prompts into visually rich, audio-enhanced videos—supporting creators, developers, and businesses looking to scale AI-driven content production. Integrated into the Gemini app, Veo 3 enables users to describe a scene, known as a “prompt,” which is then used to generate a custom eight-second video at 720p resolution, complete with native sound, dialogue, and music. The technology was first unveiled during Google I/O, the company’s annual developer conference in May. Designed…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The Federal Reserve is currently conducting one of its now-regular reviews of its monetary policy strategy. The first one ended up being very controversial, so the outcome of this one could prove interesting.The US central bank announced last autumn that this examination would focus on two specific areas: the board’s “Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy” — which sketches out the Fed’s broad approach — and its communication tools. The result of the review is supposed to be revealed “by…
Image: ADGM/ For illustrative purposes ADGM Courts announced the launch of its Pro Bono Mediators Panel, marking a key milestone in strengthening its Court-Annexed Mediation Scheme, introduced in 2019 as a regional first. The initiative aims to broaden access to justice while fostering global mediation talent. The new panel will consist of internationally accredited mediators who volunteer their services on a pro bono basis. In return, they gain practical experience handling mediations under a leading international commercial framework. The first cohort of mediators has already been appointed, with additional application rounds to follow. The panel supports parties seeking early, cost-effective…
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Image credit: Getty Images Dubai’s higher education landscape is poised for significant expansion as three new international universities prepare to open campuses in the emirate for the 2025–26 academic year, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced. The incoming institutions include the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), whose Business and Management programme ranks 27th globally in the QS World University Rankings by subject. Also joining are the American University of Beirut, ranked 237th globally, and Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, a Dubai Media Office report said. Read-Dubai’s higher education sector sees nearly 20%…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Activity in the UK private services sector rose at the fastest rate in 10 months while growth in the prices businesses charge slowed, according to a closely watched survey published on Thursday.The S&P Global UK Services PMI final index rose to 52.8 in June, up from 50.9 in May and the highest since August 2024. The latest reading was above the earlier June estimate of 51.3, and was “indicative of a solid rate of business activity expansion”, S&P said.Tim Moore, economics director…
Image: Supplied Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Shenzhen, marking its fourth gateway in mainland China and reinforcing its East Asia growth strategy. The inaugural flight, EK328, a four-class enhanced Boeing 777‑300ER, touched down at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on July 1. Outbound from Dubai at 10:05am GMT+4, it arrived at 10pm GMT+8, with the return leg, EK329, departing Shenzhen at 11:55pm and landing in Dubai at 3:40am the next day. Emirates flights to China Emirates now operates 42 weekly flights to four mainland Chinese cities — Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen — providing enhanced connectivity through its…
Image credit: WAM/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen collaboration across mobility, real estate, and logistics services. The agreement aims to facilitate data exchange and co-develop unified digital services that are secure, user-friendly, and efficient, fully aligning with Dubai Government’s vision of delivering customer-centric public services. Read-Dubai: How DLD, DET’s new initiative will help first-time homeowners Signed at the RTA headquarters in Dubai, the MoU was witnessed by Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of the Licensing Agency at RTA, and Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of the…
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK’s independent rail regulator has rejected three applications to run new commercial private sector services along Britain’s West Coast, including from Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, but said it was not bowing to government pressure to turn them down. On Thursday the Office of Rail and Road said it had refused bids by Virgin, FirstGroup and a consortium backed by train builder Alstom to launch new trains on the West Coast main line linking London to cities including Liverpool, Birmingham and…