Local News from Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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UAE powers up AI workforce with over 100 new graduates
Over 100 professionals have graduated from the latest batch of the UAE's Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme, a key national initiative focused on real-world AI solutions.
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UAE plans facial recognition ID system; no card needed
The UAE is gearing up to roll out advanced biometric ID systems that use facial recognition and artificial intelligence - eliminating the need for physical Emirates ID cards.
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Dubai trials high-tech electric bus in drive toward zero emissions
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a trial run of a new electric bus on Route F13, connecting key spots like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall Metro Station.
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Sheikh Abdullah condemns plot targetting Jordan's national security
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly denounced and condemned a plot that threatened Jordan's national security.
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UAE calls for 'concrete, collective action' to save lives in Sudan
The UAE has reiterated its call for "concrete, collective action" to save lives in Sudan at a high-level international conference in London.
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UAE weather alert issued as dusty conditions reduce visibility
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a yellow and orange dust alert across the UAE, with strong winds reducing visibility to below 3,000 metres in some parts of the country.
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UAE, Chad Presidents discuss closer cooperationThe UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to the country.
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Abu Dhabi opens dedicated beach for visually impairedA dedicated beach area for the visually impaired has opened along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, near Gate 3.
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UAE reaffirms support for Palestinian cause at Istanbul summitThe speaker of the UAE's Federal National Council has reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
