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Dubai To Begin Trial Of 50 Driverless Taxis Ahead Of 2026 Rollout

Dubai To Begin Trial Of 50 Driverless Taxis Ahead Of 2026 Rollout

22 April 2025

Dubai's RTA has announced the trial phase of 50 driverless taxis in partnership with Baidu’s Apollo Go. A full rollout is expected by 2026.

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New Bridge To Cut Travel Time Between Jumeirah Street And Al Mina Street

New Bridge To Cut Travel Time Between Jumeirah Street And Al Mina Street

22 April 2025

Dubai's RTA has opened a new 985-metre bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street, significantly cutting travel time toward Infinity Bridge and easing traffic congestion in the area.

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UAE Leaders Pay Tribute To Pope Francis After His Passing At Age 88

UAE Leaders Pay Tribute To Pope Francis After His Passing At Age 88

22 April 2025

UAE leaders have paid tributes to Pope Francis, remembering his legacy of peace, compassion, and interfaith unity. The Pope passed away on 21 April at the age of 88.

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Dubai Performs First Paediatric Liver Transplant In Groundbreaking Surgery

Dubai Performs First Paediatric Liver Transplant In Groundbreaking Surgery

18 April 2025

A Dubai medical team has successfully performed the city’s first paediatric liver transplant on a 13 month old child at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai.

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Abu Dhabi Opens Beach For Visually Impaired At Corniche

Abu Dhabi Opens Beach For Visually Impaired At Corniche

18 April 2025

A dedicated beach has been opened on Abu Dhabi Corniche for the visually impaired, which offers free access, floating wheelchairs for easy water access, Braille signs and more.

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UAE To Open Region’s First Early Alzheimer’s Detection Centre In Abu Dhabi

UAE To Open Region’s First Early Alzheimer’s Detection Centre In Abu Dhabi

18 April 2025

A first-of-its-kind centre in the Middle East dedicated to early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using simple blood tests will open in Abu Dhabi, offering faster and less invasive diagnosis for people as young as 40.

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Dubai Launches First-Ever Academy For Travel Content Creators

Dubai Launches First-Ever Academy For Travel Content Creators

18 April 2025

Dubai has launched the Beautiful Destinations Academy, the first formal training programme for travel content creators. The goal is To professionalise and certify digital storytellers shaping the tourism industry.

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Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Visits World Art Dubai

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Visits World Art Dubai

18 April 2025

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed toured World Art Dubai 2025 at DWTC, highlighting the city’s ongoing support for culture, creativity, and accessible art.

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Free RTA Buses To Jebel Ali Church Complex During Easter Weekend

Free RTA Buses To Jebel Ali Church Complex During Easter Weekend

18 April 2025

RTA is offering free bus rides from Energy Metro Station to Jebel Ali church complex for Easter celebrations.

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New Interactive Art Space Inaugurated In Abu Dhabi

New Interactive Art Space Inaugurated In Abu Dhabi

18 April 2025

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the region’s newest interactive art space that invites guests into a multisensory world of light, sound and imagination, was inaugurated in Saadiyat Island, welcoming distinguished guests and leaders.

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Dubai Police Dismantles Gang Behind Online Car Scam

Dubai Police Dismantles Gang Behind Online Car Scam

18 April 2025

Dubai Police have just taken down a crime syndicate behind online car scams that used fake cheques to buy cars from people. Car owners are urged to exercise caution while trying to sell their cars online.

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Winners Of 'Create Apps Championship' Announced

Winners Of 'Create Apps Championship' Announced

17 April 2025

The winning apps from the ‘Create Apps Championship’ have been announced, and they could soon be part of your everyday life. From faster deliveries to allergy-safe grocery shopping, here’s what you need to know.

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RTA Tests High-Tech Electric Bus On Metro Feeder Route

RTA Tests High-Tech Electric Bus On Metro Feeder Route

17 April 2025

RTA begins trial of a high-tech electric bus on Route F13, part of its plan to make all public transport into zero-emission mobility by 2050.

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Facial Recognition Technology To Soon Replace Emirates ID

Facial Recognition Technology To Soon Replace Emirates ID

16 April 2025

Facial recognition and biometric technology may soon replace physical Emirates ID cards, making daily life easier for UAE residents.

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