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UAE Startup MetisJean Launches Sovereign AI Platform for Regional Companies

MetisJean introduced a locally hosted artificial intelligence platform designed to help UAE businesses deploy machine learning systems while meeting domestic data sovereignty requirements.
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Dubai Opera Announces October Cultural Programme

Dubai Opera released its October schedule featuring theatre, ballet and music performances aimed at attracting local audiences and international cultural visitors.

Dubai Sports Council Expands Autumn and Winter Competition Calendar

Dubai’s sports programme will include Dubai Basketball fixtures, international padel tournaments and golf events across the emirate during the coming months.

Dubai Unveils October Entertainment Programme

Dubai’s tourism authorities announced an autumn events calendar featuring concerts, the Dubai Comedy Festival and international electronic music performances.

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 Begins Citywide Preparations

Dubai has started community fitness activations ahead of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, including dedicated activity zones and preparations for large events such as Dubai Run.

Dubai Municipality Expands Solar Street Lighting and Smart Irrigation

Municipal authorities are deploying solar-powered lighting and automated irrigation systems across newer residential communities including Dubailand and Jumeirah Village Circle.

UAE Expands Mangrove Restoration and Blue Carbon Projects

Environmental agencies launched new coastal conservation projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai aimed at planting millions of mangrove saplings and increasing natural carbon storage.

Dubai Police Deploy AI-Enabled Traffic Drones

Dubai Police integrated autonomous drones with municipal traffic-control systems to monitor congestion, respond to incidents and improve traffic flow on major roads.

Dubai Restricts Heavy Trucks on Major Roads During Peak Hours

Traffic authorities imposed peak-hour truck bans on Amman Street, Airport Street and parts of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road to reduce congestion during morning and evening comm...

UAE Hosts Islamic Finance and Digital Economy Summits

Financial institutions and sovereign wealth advisers gathered in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for industry events projecting global Islamic finance assets could reach $10.5 trillion by 2...

Dubai Airport Show 2026 Prepares to Host Global Aviation Industry Leaders

Dubai aviation authorities completed preparations for the Airport Show at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together suppliers, regulators and technology companies focused on a...

Dubai Prepares for Autumn Tourism Peak as Major Attractions Reopen

Tourism venues are increasing operations for October, including the reopening of Dubai Miracle Garden and preparations for the emirate’s nine-day school mid-term break.

UAE to Open Electronic Visa Centre in Beirut

The Foreign Ministry will launch a digital visa processing centre in Beirut in October to simplify travel and residency applications for Lebanese nationals seeking to enter the ...
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