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Khalifa University Professor Recognized Among Middle East AI Leaders

Professor Mérouane Debbah has been named among the region’s leading artificial intelligence figures for his contributions to Arabic generative AI models including NOOR and Falcon LLM.
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UAE National Center of Meteorology Issues Summer Weather Advisories

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Dubai Summer Shopping Season Boosts Retail and Hospitality Activity

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Dubai Hosts International Sports Summit in December 2026

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Dubai Real Estate Market Gains New Luxury Development From Emaar Properties

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Dubai Municipality and Cultural Authorities Plan Heritage District Revitalization

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Dubai Holding Advances Sustainable Urban Development Projects Across New Communities

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Dubai Land Department and DIFC Innovation Hub Expand PropTech Startup Initiative

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Dubai Police Deploy Artificial Intelligence Traffic Systems Across Major Highways

Dubai Police introduced advanced AI-powered cameras and automated incident detection systems to improve traffic monitoring and reduce emergency response times.
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