Local News from Sunday, July 6th, 2025

UAE government strategic plan 2031 to focus on leveraging AI

The UAE will focus on leveraging AI to "streamline processes and improve management of resources" in a move to switch to "a new chapter in shaping a smarter, faster and more efficient government".
Dubai signs key partnership for driverless vehicle trials ahead of 2026 rollout

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a partnership with Pony.ai to start trials of autonomous vehicles later this year before it rolls out the commercial service in 2026.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Brazilian President focus on boosting ties

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have discussed ways to expand cooperation across vital sectors in support of sustainable development goals and shared interests.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit.

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UNESCO inscribes Sharjah’s Faya to World Heritage List
The UAE is marking a major milestone in heritage preservation, with the UNESCO officially adding Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape to the World Heritage List.
UAE backs Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts with new partnerships
The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to Ukraine’s recovery efforts at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference, held this week in Rome.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed highlights key role of public-private partnership
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has credited the key partnership between the public and private sector for accelerating the country's development journey.