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MBZUAI is pioneering research to bridge the cultural and dialect gap in Arabic AI. Photo: Wam

UAE university leading research to help AI understand regional dialects

Research should help pave way for development of Arabic-language AI

UAE sends another 683 tonnes of aid to Gaza in latest humanitarian mission

The initiative aims to improve traffic safety on the first of the new school year. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE drivers can wipe four black points by staying accident-free for one day

Boy's stem cell transplant gives hope to UAE family after loss of baby girl

The resolution applies to 'all native and migratory species' in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi expands protection for native species and habitats beyond nature reserves

UAE fog warning: Speed limits cut to 80kph as visibility drops

Dubai Customs foil attempt to smuggle more than 70 million cigarettes to Europe

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