Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the streets of San Francisco. Authorities threatened legal action if Uber didn't get special permits for the cars. Uber’s experiment lasted just one week, in its home town of San Francisco. The authorities said the cars required permits, which Uber did not obtain. But Uber said its cars didn’t need permits as a driver and technician were in the car in case of any issues, but the Department of Motor Vehicles insisted on the permits.
G7 to release 100 million barrels from energy stocks
Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves and pledged to refrain from energy export restrictions after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
First UAE-built commercial satellite launches successfully
Altair-1, the first commercial satellite built in the UAE, has successfully launched into orbit, marking a major milestone for the country's growing private space sector.
UAE lists second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
The Ministry of Finance has announced the official listing and commencement of secondary-market trading for its second five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai on Friday, following the successful completion of subscription, allocation, and settlement.
Abu Dhabi invests AED 300 million to advance public transport
Abu Dhabi has announced plans to invest AED 300 million to upgrade its public transport system with smart tech.
Paramount gets court green light on Warner Bros deal
A US judge has entered an order on Wednesday allowing Paramount to close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., ending a months-long holdup, as the company named Mattel's Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO to help run the combined business.
