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The UAE's leading AI CEO addresses bombshell New York Times report alleging China ties, says he didn't finish reading the story

"It’s correct that we all need to pay attention to the proper development of AI, and ultimately what we use AI for," G42's Peng Xiao said at Fortune's Global Forum in Abu Dhabi.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio on the most important vote of our lifetime: 'I pray that we do not have another Trump-Biden election'

"No good society exists with this kind of fighting," the Bridgewater founder said at Fortune's Global Forum in Abu Dhabi.

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Ray Dalio slams 'tragedy' of a New York Times journalist's shocking book about him, claiming he was a Bridgewater reject who wrote 'fiction, created as fact'

“When truth gets mixed with fiction by journalists, the country has a problem,” the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund said at Fortune's Global Forum in Abu Dhabi.

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The CEO behind nearly 10,000 KFCs in China explains the country’s consumption slump: A 'psychological' consequence of COVID-zero

“We can understand why people became rather cautious and rational with their spending,” Yum China CEO Joey Wat said at the Fortune Global Forum in Abu Dhabi.

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O'Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story"

O'Ward impressed on his latest appearance in McLaren's F1 machinery by finishing second in Abu Dhabi's post-season test, completing 103 laps in the 2023 MCL60 to put himself just 0.269s behind Alpine's leading Esteban Ocon.

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As billionaire hedge fund managers flock to the Middle East, a key official says watch out for Abu Dhabi as a financial hub in the next 2 to 3 years

At Fortune's Global Forum in Abu Dhabi, H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi echoes the billionaires Alan Howard and Ray Dalio: The city is a major emerging financial district.

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Report: Spanish DP World Tour Winners Sign Up For LIV Golf Qualifier

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and Alvaro Quiros will play in December's LIV Golf Promotions event in Abu Dhabi

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Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes

Abu Dhabi's one-day test is a combined exercise to hand Pirelli extra tyre data while also providing a chance to rookie drivers to gather valuable miles. All teams ran two cars, one for each assignment.

Autosport

Climate change’s impact on real estate: AI founder breaks down how 'many places are doomed’ but others will be ‘the most valuable asset class in the world’

Forget the Black Swan, Climate Alpha’s Parag Khanna said at Fortune’s Global Forum in Abu Dhabi. “The real risks in the world today are the Green Swans and they are flocking.”

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Renewable exec on ‘relentless consumption’ driving the climate crisis: 'It seems as if people are behaving in a way that we would never tell our children to behave’

WasteFuel’s Trevor Neilson spoke at the Fortune Global Forum in Abu Dhabi on consumption, biofuels and climate activists: “They’re an interesting bunch.”

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The head of the Middle East's largest private oil producer says we'll need '100 times more' renewable energy to meet demand

“You need to add a new Saudi Arabia every two years just to meet the current demand," Crescent Petroleum CEO Majid Jafar said at Fortune's Global Forum in Abu Dhabi.

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Ocon: Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test “super important” to iron out weakness

The Enstone outfit has suffered from inconsistent form this year, with a strong race in Las Vegas – where Ocon finished fourth – followed by a disappointing weekend at the Yas Marina track that saw both cars outside the points.

Autosport

F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test: Who is driving and more

The 2023 F1 season has drawn to a close after Max Verstappen capped off a championship-winning year with victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but has the 2023 season actually finished?

Autosport

Everything you need to know about the 2024 F1 season: Driver line-up and calendar

The 2023 Formula 1 season has come to its conclusion in Abu Dhabi, with many eyes now turning to the start of 2024. The year was dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, with a few teams such as McLaren and Ferrari starting to improve their car towards the end…

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Why P7 means more to Williams than just the $9m F1 prize boost

The Grove-based outfit had gone into the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi hoping to head off a late-season surge from closest rival AlphaTauri in the fight for seventh in the teams' battle.

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10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Max Verstappen’s 19th win of the season, putting him on 1,003 laps led across the entire campaign, was never really in doubt from the moment he made it out of Turn 1 in the lead.

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UAE approached to invest in Sizewell C nuclear power plant

UK lines up Middle East investor for stake in £20bn-£44bn project despite growing row over other Emirati investment plans

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Cartier explores the impact of Islamic art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ at the Louvre Abu Dhabi dazzles with architectural necklaces, jewelled vanity cases and more

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Hamilton and Mercedes admit ‘Everest to climb’ to beat Red Bull next year

Lewis Hamilton issued a downbeat assessment of his chances of competing against Red Bull next year after another comfortable Max Verstappen win in Abu Dhabi

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F1 champion Max Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi GP for 19th win of record-breaking season; Leclerc finishes second

Max Verstappen wins record-extending 19th race of season, 54th overall, to move into third on all-time list. Mercedes beat Ferrari by 3 points in Constructors' Championship, with Russell delivering second place.

Autosport

2023 F1 world championship points: Final standings after Abu Dhabi GP

The main attention in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale was the fight runner-up spot in the constructors’ championship between Ferrari and Mercedes. It was decided in favour of Mercedes by three points – and their battle went down to the very last lap.

Motorsport

2023 F1 World Championship points: Final standings after Abu Dhabi GP

The main attention in the Abu Dhabi GP finale was the fight runner-up spot in the F1 Constructors’ Championship between Ferrari and Mercedes. It was decided in favour of Mercedes by three points – and their battle went down to the very last lap.

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen ends season in style with victory in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to finish the 2023 Formula One season with a record-breaking 19 wins from 22 races

Motorsport

F1 teams avoid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP pitcrew infringements

During the second half of the 2023 season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit, Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly were flagged for investigation over a possible pitstop infringement. They were soon joined by Max Verstappen, Williams drivers Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon plus Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu.

Autosport

Hulkenberg: Lack of Haas F1 team progress “disappointing and upsetting”

The German says his pace with the older spec VF-23 relative to Kevin Magnussen’s upgraded model in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix confirms that the team has been “overtaken and out-developed” by rivals.

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