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Peng Xiao, group chief executive of G42, during a panel discussion at the Dubai AI Festival on Monday. Victor Besa / The National

UAE has opportunity to be an exporter of intelligence, says G42 chief

There will be disruption to public and private sectors, Minister of State for AI tells Dubai conference

Dubai partially closes three lanes on Emirates Road for autonomous taxi tests

Kishore Pandurang Rao won Dh5 million in the UAE Lottery. Photo: UAE Lottery

Indian wins Dh5 million in UAE Lottery days before his 60th birthday

How AI is driving the future of clean water and energy at WETEX 2026

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, reviews plans at the Dubai AI Festival on Monday. Wam

Sheikh Hamdan approves targets for Dubai's AI campus to attract 1,000 firms and create 5,000 jobs

Binance's Qafila 2026 campaign rewards Gen Z users driving digital finance adoption across the region

Final bridge at Dubai World Centre roundabout to open on Friday

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Ras Al Khaimah, Umm A Quwain and Sharjah have closed beaches over the oil spill, which was confirmed on Friday. Photo: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches 'until further notice'

Precautionary measures taken as authorities seek to contain oil slick off coast of Umm Al Quwain

Dubai Chocolate brand clinches UAE award win in honour of global success

Talking your language: UAE unveils AI tool designed to master Arabic dialects

Parts of UAE set for rain, fog and 50kph winds but temperatures remain high

AstraZeneca to host clinical trials in Abu Dhabi under $50m health drive

Containing oil spills is race against time, say clean-up experts

Harrow Abu Dhabi to open next year as boarding school plans take shape

Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School Principal Rajendra Dawadi says it could take two years to rebuild after the deadly floods. Photo: Rajendra Dawadi

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Arab and international leaders condemn deadly attack on church in Jordan

UAE researchers win award for AI tool that helps surgeons

Dubai sends relief supplies to Gaza through new air bridge

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 captives after UAE mediation

Six arrested after Dubai resident loses years of savings in online shopping scam

Sheikh Theyab holds talks with Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at the National Gallery of Greece on Friday. Photo: Wam

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Sheikh Khaled tours cultural spots in Athens during official visit

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits National Gallery of Greece and National Archaeological Museum

Abu Dhabi unveils plan to recruit 2,000 Emirati teachers in five years

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