Author: Arabian Media staff
Fortnite players in the U.S. and E.U. have been caught in a battle royale that they hope will soon end: Apple vs. Epic Games.On Friday, Fortnite, which is owned by Epic Games, said that Apple blocked access to the online game on iPhone devices, writing on X: “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the U.S. App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union.”An Apple spokesperson told CBS News that it had asked Epic Sweden to “resubmit the app update without including the U.S. storefront of the App Store so…
“The future is bright” is a phrase rarely uttered by European business leaders these days. But José Manuel Entrecanales, the chief executive of Acciona, is brimming with optimism for both Spanish business and his family’s company, which he has transformed from a construction firm to one focused on renewable-energy infrastructure. He reflects a mood in Madrid that is happy and enthusiastic—in contrast to the anxiety in Berlin or Paris. Source link
ADNOC has announced multiple agreements with US energy majors during the UAE-US business dialogue with US President Donald Trump. The agreements will potentially enable $60bn of US investments in UAE energy projects across the lifespan of the projects. The agreements include a landmark field development plan with ExxonMobil and INPEX/JODCO to expand the capacity of Abu Dhabi’s Upper Zakum offshore field through a phased development. ADNOC announces UAE-US energy investments ADNOC also signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Occidental to explore increasing the production capacity of Shah Gas field’s capacity to 1.85 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd) of…
As tariffs disrupt the supply of cars, “we’re in a situation where dealers, once again, have the leverage,” says one car expert. Source link
Image: Getty Images Qualcomm Technologies announced plans to launch a global engineering centre in Abu Dhabi focused on advanced technology development, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), industrial internet of things (IoT), and data center solutions. The new Qualcomm Engineering Center will become a key part of the company’s global network of engineering hubs, supporting the development of high-performance connectivity and power-efficient computing. The facility is expected to address rising local and international demand for intelligent, scalable technology solutions. The Abu Dhabi center will also collaborate with regional and global companies to support strategic initiatives in the UAE.…
AI startup Cohere has acquired Ottogrid, a Vancouver-based platform that develops enterprise tools for automating certain kinds of high-level market research. Sully Omar, one of the founders of Ottogrid, announced the deal Friday in a post on X. He didn’t disclose the terms. Ottogrid will sunset its product, according to Omar, but will give customers “ample notice” and “a reasonable transition period.” “We’re very excited to join the Cohere team and integrate Ottogrid into Cohere’s … platform,” Omar said in a statement. “Through our work with Cohere, we’re [going to] dramatically impact how people can automate their workflows, enrich their data,…
The Little Gym franchise empowers you to own a business that helps children build confidence, physical skills, and social connections through fun, movement-based programs. Backed by decades of experience and the support of Unleashed Brands, franchisees benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing operational support, and powerful marketing resources.Benefits of owning a The Little Gym franchise:Proven Success: Over 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations worldwide.Growing Demand: Parents are increasingly seeking enrichment programs that foster healthy development and lifelong skills.Turnkey Support: From site selection to grand opening and beyond, you’ll receive expert guidance every step of the way.Community Impact: Make a…
“Nobody is getting off the hook for unfair trade balances,” insists Donald Trump. The exemptions and exclusions to the tariffs he has imposed on imports to America would suggest otherwise. His “reciprocal” tariffs announced on April 2nd included a 37-page annexe with exemptions for $644bn-worth of American imports, about a fifth of the total. On April 11th another 20 products were exempted, including smartphones and computers. Source link
The decision to suspend private school inspections will apply to all schools, except those in the third year of operation, which will be inspected as usual, said reports. The decision comes as part of an evolving approach to supporting quality education in the emirate and is a continuation of an inspection pause from the current academic year. Dubai school rating inspections The KHDA said: “(We) will continue to monitor school performance through targeted visits focused on specific areas related to educational quality and ongoing development. These visits will be informed by feedback from the school community and aligned with the…
While in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump talked about his plans for tariffs. Here’s what he said, and where his taxes on imports stand now. Source link