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October 15th, 2025 - 07:29 GMT

Sally Shakkour

ChatGPT to allow verified adults to create AI erotica videos

ALBAWABA - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday that ChatGPT will be available to create a wider range of content, including AI erotica videos. Altman added that OpenAI finalized work, and it will be able to monitor mental health issues, according to Axios. Sam added that OpenAI wants to sign up consumers for paid subscriptions. "As we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our 'treat adult users ...

IKEA is the world’s largest retailer for furniture and is known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and other home appliances. It has 385 stores spread over 48 countries. (File photo)

October 31st, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

GCC’s largest IKEA store to open in Bahrain in 2018

The grant was announced announced during a visit by Canada’s Governor General David Johnston to Jerash, 48km north of Amman, where he met with the ministers of water, interior and municipal affairs. (File photo)

October 31st, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Jordan receives $19M aid from Canada for refugee-affected municipalities

Besides Legoland Dubai, it also includes Riverland Dubai, an entertainment and dining district that will also open on Monday; Bollywood Parks Dubai, Hollywood-themed Motiongate Dubai and Legoland Water Park. (File photo)

October 31st, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Everything is awesome: Legoland Dubai opens its doors

Displaced people from the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp queuing to receive aid from UNRWA in Yalda, south of the Syrian capital, Damascus in 2015. (AFP/File)

October 31st, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Kuwait grants $5M to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees in Syria

Any common currency to be announced is expected to be pegged either to the dollar or a basket of currencies because the volume of trade of the Gulf states with the countries of the European Union is much larger than that of their commerce with the United States. (Shutterstock)

October 31st, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Is it time for a common Gulf currency?

Following the agreement, Orange Jordan plans to expand its network in the country. (File photo)

October 31st, 2016 - 05:30 GMT

Jordan's telecoms commission settles dispute with Orange over 2G network renewal

Homes at the site were sold fro EUR150,000 ($163,885) to EUR160,000 but were never offered to locals, according to reports. (Bosnia Today)

October 30th, 2016 - 01:00 GMT

Kuwaiti development in Bosnia draws ire from local villagers

Embraer has agreed to pay a $205.5m fine to settle an investigation by US and Brazilian authorities into bribery allegations in the Dominican Republic, India, Mozambique and Saudi Arabia. (File photo)

October 30th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Saudi Aramco confirms employee's involvement in Embraer bribery

The decline in investments has affected the economic cycle and the Lebanese employment and industrial sectors. (File photo)

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October 30th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Political crisis continues to take its toll on Lebanese economy: Minister

The current contribution of mining in Saudi Arabia's GDP is 2.5 percent. (Shutterstock)

October 30th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia to increase investment licenses for mining sector

With 13 Chinese cities connected to Dubai with over 100 weekly flights, Chinese travellers to Dubai International are growing year on year. (VisionDubai.cn)

October 30th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Dubai Week in China concludes with 11 deals signed

The ownership structure of GCC banks where well established local private shareholders often control sizeable stakes, and foreign banks only hold minority stakes, is also a stumbling block to successful merger activity. (File photo)

October 30th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

GCC banks resisting mergers despite pressures: Fitch