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UAE calls for Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation
UAE proposes a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation in research, investment and governance
Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
UAE proposes a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation in research, investment and governance
UAE studies a humanitarian aid predictive center using AI to forecast crises early, aiming to shift global relief from response to prevention
Dubai Humanitarian's director says the US-Iran deal could ease the soaring shipping and insurance costs that disrupted Middle East aid deliveries
UAE bans social media for under-15s, giving platforms 12 months to disable underage accounts or risk fines and blocking under a new cabinet resolution
Burjeel Cancer Institute gives Camizestrant to a patient with ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer, marking a global treatment milestone
UAE plans to expand Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Dibba ports and build new pipelines and rail links to eliminate Strait of Hormuz dependency entirely
Emirates' new Comprehensive Travel Cover includes conflict medical cover up to $25,000, free rebooking, emergency evacuation and hotel support during disruptions
UAE authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network, arresting 24 suspects across emirates and seizing large quantities of narcotics
Trump confirmed the US-Iran memorandum bars Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, praising UAE's Sheikh Mohamed as a 'warrior' at the G7 summit in France
Abu Dhabi convenes global experts Tuesday to examine how AI and predictive technologies can close the gap between crisis forecasting and early humanitarian response
Dubai Police has advised residents to hire domestic workers only through licensed agencies and follow key safety steps to protect homes, valuables and family members
UAE has launched Step of Hope, a new program to provide prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation support to Palestinians injured in the Gaza war
UAE authorities warn of a Google Meet scam where fraudsters impersonate ICP officials to steal Emirates ID data and money
Emaar Properties unveiled a $55 billion Dubai megaproject spanning 4.5 million square metres, with views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah
Dubai has launched the Dubai Longevity Authority under Sheikh Hamdan to regulate longevity therapies, attract investment and lead global healthcare innovation
UAE condemned Iran's "terrorist and unprovoked" ballistic missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the three states
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met US Ambassador Mike Waltz in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security, Iranian attacks and bilateral cooperation
Harrow International School Dubai, operated by Taaleem, is 85% complete and set to open in September 2026 on Hessa Street with fees starting at AED 80,000 a year
Dubai's GDRFA says single-entry tourist visas for 30 or 60 days are issued within 48 working hours once all required documents are submitted
Space42's Foresight-3, -4 and -5 are now fully operational, expanding the UAE's synthetic aperture radar constellation to five satellites
