The Financial Times is the latest to look at the US’ push for AI partnerships in the UAE as part of its quest to compete with China in AI development. Microsoft invested USD 1.5 bn in state AI company G42 last week, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been shuttling between the UAE and Washington this month, meeting with government officials and investors to facilitate collaboration between AI companies and governments in both countries.

The impact of the storm on the UAE — and the need for drainage infrastructure — got more ink over the weekend. (Bloomberg | CNN | CNBC)

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