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On the occasion of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s 76th birthday on July 15, 2025, Dubai celebrates a visionary leader whose humanitarian efforts have left a lasting impact both locally and globally. From food aid and healthcare to prisoner pardons and refugee support, his 2025 initiatives reflect a legacy rooted in compassion, generosity, and community service.
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire has signed two key agreements with UAE-based G42 Presight to support the digital transformation of public services. The MoUs focus on modernizing administration and developing a national digital strategy, marking stronger tech partnerships between the two countries.
Read MoreNPCI International expands UPI payments across the UAE, helping Indian travelers and residents pay in Indian rupees at local stores. With support from Mashreq's NeoPay, Network International, and Magnati, the move boosts cashless payments and supports the UAE’s digital economy goals.
Read MoreUAEU’s Dr. Alya Arabi secures four patents in drug design and medical devices, blending AI, computational science, and engineering. Her innovations include new drug discovery methods and medical solutions for shoulder paralysis, infertility, and incontinence—bringing real change to healthcare.
Read MoreDubai Municipality has completed Dh190 million worth of landscaping projects across key roads and intersections in the first half of 2025, adding over 300,000 trees and transforming more than 3 million square metres of urban space. The initiative supports Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and reinforces the city’s green and sustainable vision.
Read Moreental health experts in the UAE warn that AI tools like ChatGPT may feel like real therapists, causing users to delay proper care. While helpful in some ways, AI can’t replace trained professionals. Experts urge caution and balance.
Read MoreM42 and GE HealthCare have partnered to bring AI-enabled healthcare solutions to the UAE. This collaboration aims to improve diagnosis accuracy, support clinical operations, and drive smart, personalized care across the region.
Read MoreCanadian University Dubai launches a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence to train students in AI technologies like machine learning, NLP, and computer vision. The program supports the UAE’s AI 2031 vision and prepares students with hands-on skills, ethical leadership, and real-world experience.
Read MoreAbu Dhabi launches a $3.54B plan to become the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027. The strategy includes full automation of services, 200+ AI solutions, and 5,000+ new jobs—aiming to boost GDP and efficiency. But experts warn about data privacy, job loss, and ethical challenges.
Read MoreDubai Quality Group and Incorta sign MoU to boost AI and data-driven innovation in the UAE. The partnership supports the UAE’s AI Strategy by enabling smarter decision-making, real-time data access, and advanced digital transformation for government and private sectors.
Read MoreDubai’s SmartCrowd sells majority stake to Egypt’s Nawy, aiming to transform property investment in the Middle East. The partnership combines fractional ownership expertise with proptech innovation, opening new doors for investors across the region.
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