Local News from Friday, April 25th, 2025
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UAE champions women’s empowerment at BRICS ministerial meeting
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment on the global stage, taking part in the BRICS Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Brazil.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dubai AI Academy
Dubai is stepping up its AI ambitions with the launch of the Dubai AI Academy, which aims to train 10,000 professionals in AI leadership and application.
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Dubai sets stage for AI’s 70-year spotlight
Dubai will host a groundbreaking global event next year to shape the future of artificial intelligence over the next 70 years.
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UAE’s new AI Academy to shape tech leaders
The UAE is shaping the next generation of leaders in artificial intelligence with the launch of The AI Academy.
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Sheikh Mohammed thanks UAE team for 'sharing our story with the world'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has thanked the UAE delegation at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai for "sharing our story with the world".
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UAE National Guard rescues 10 sailors after ship catches fire
The UAE National Guard Command rescued 10 crew members of a commercial ship which caught fire while at sea.
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UN expert commends UAE's commitment to child protection
UN Special Rapporteur Mama Fatima Singhateh has commended the UAE government for its strong child protection laws and efforts to prevent exploitation.
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UAE, France focus on boosting bilateral ties
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has focused on strengthening bilateral ties with France during talks with the country's Foreign Affairs minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
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Dubai-Lisbon flights face disruptions due to Portugal power outageFlights between Dubai and Lisbon have faced disruptions a day after a massive power outage hit large parts of Spain and Portugal impacting services at airports.
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UAE upholds UN report dismissing Sudanese Armed Forces' allegationsThe UAE has reiterated its firm rejection of allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) after the UN Security Council's report cleared it of any wrongdoing.
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UAE Food Bank Ramadan meals initiative preserves 97,000 treesThe UAE Food Bank has announced that its Ramadan 2025 campaign, 'United in Giving', preserved the equivalent of 97,000 trees by diverting surplus food from landfills.
