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    Apple Achieves $4.94 Trillion Market Cap, Surpassing Nvidia in Value

    Technology

    Consumer technology leader Apple regained its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded firm on Monday, overtaking semiconductor giant Nvidia amid shifts in global capital markets. The Emirates News Agency confirmed that Apple moved ahead of Nvidia as the most valuable company globally as institutional investors shifted focus toward corporate balance sheets with cautious capital spending. Wall Street equities pushed Apple’s market value to approximately $4.94 trillion, while Nvidia’s valuation decreased to about $4.83 trillion, reversing the top spots among leading global tech companies.

    EU’s Digital Workforce Shortfall to Reach Tens of Millions by 2030, Warns Eurofound Report

    Business

    According to a new study published by the EU agency Eurofound, the European Union is on track to fall short of its Digital Decade goal of employing 20 million information and communications technology specialists by 2030. Official reports from Emirates News Agency confirmed that despite ongoing hiring efforts across the region’s tech industry, the EU is projected to be short by 5 million workers in ICT by 2030. The study, titled IT Sector in Focus: Evolution of the EU Digital Workforce, pointed out that most member states’ primary and vocational education systems cannot keep pace with rising demand for advanced digital skills, compelling European companies to increasingly turn to skilled labor migration from outside the EU to address critical staffing shortages.

    Stay Cool Smarter This Summer: LG Shares AI Powered Cooling Tips for Greater Comfort and Efficiency

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    At the heart of the DUALCOOL AI experience is its Dual Vane technology, which sends airflow both upward and downward at once to cool a room evenly and quickly, up to 23 percent faster than LG’s previous single vane models. For larger or open plan spaces, the unit’s Long Air Flow projects cooled air up to 22 metres, helping comfort reach every corner of the room, not just the seats closest to the unit.

    Robo.ai and Abu Dhabi Enterprise Jointly Establish AI Industrial Group Alif Holding to Serve Infrastructure, Government and Industrial Sectors

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    Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) (the “Company” or “Robo.ai”) today announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings for the proposed establishment of Alif Holding, an intelligent industrial technology group (the “Group”). The Group will be headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with Robo.ai holding a controlling stake, and will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across the UAE, the GCC region and global markets.

    Real Madrid C.F. and ELITE Solar Announce Global Strategic Partnership

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    Real Madrid and ELITE Solar today announced a new global strategic partnership, bringing together one of the world’s most iconic sports institutions and a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer committed to advancing the clean energy transition. Through this partnership, ELITE Solar becomes an Official Partner and Official Solar Panel Provider of Real Madrid, joining forces with a club recognized worldwide for its pursuit of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organizations and their commitment to creating a lasting positive impact on future generations.

    South Korea’s International Tourist Arrivals Surpass 10.7 Million in First Half of Year

    Travel

    The Republic of Korea saw nearly 2 million foreign visitors in June, driving the total number of international arrivals during the first six months of the year past a significant threshold. Data released by the Emirates News Agency confirmed that Korea’s foreign tourist numbers exceeded 10 million in H1, supported by consistent double-digit growth across key regional markets. According to statistics from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 1.99 million foreigners visited in June alone, marking a 23.1 percent rise compared to the same month last year. This strong monthly growth pushed the total for the first half to 10.71 million visitors, a 21.3 percent increase from the 8.8 million recorded during the same period in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 26.9 percent.

    Major Tech Companies and Nvidia Form Global Open Secure AI Consortium to Enhance Security Infrastructure

    Technology

    On Monday, Nvidia, a leading American technology corporation, announced the formation of a worldwide coalition composed of approximately 40 prominent tech and cybersecurity organizations aimed at defending artificial intelligence frameworks from systemic security gaps. According to official reports from Emirates News Agency, Nvidia has established the Open Secure AI Alliance to bolster AI security measures in collaboration with key industry players including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, CrowdStrike, SpaceX, and Hugging Face. The global effort seeks to create harmonized open-source defensive standards, identify weaknesses within infrastructure, and shield autonomous software models against advanced cyber threats.

    The Lebanese American University Ranks 3rd Globally for UN Sustainable Development Goal 1

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    LAU ranked third globally in SDG 1: No Poverty—up from the fifth position last year—thanks to its extensive scholarship and financial aid offering. In SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it placed 19th—a testament to the many initiatives, programs, and curricula that significantly enhance graduates’ employability and access to economic opportunity. Another significant feat is its 24th placement in SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, which illustrates the university’s reach through its broad network of local, national, and international collaborations.

    The ITU’s AI for Good Lab launches to help developing economies scale responsible AI

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    The ITU’s AI for Good Lab forms part of the implementation agenda of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative, helping developing and emerging economies move beyond isolated AI pilot projects and build the policy, skills and public infrastructure needed to deploy locally relevant AI solutions responsibly and at scale. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, the Lab brings together three interconnected areas of support: national AI readiness and policy, skills development and public AI infrastructure.