Local News from Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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UAE rescue team continues to battle Albania wildfires
The UAE rescue team is continuing its efforts to battle wildfires spreading across several parts of Albania, in coordination with relevant authorities in the country.
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UAE and Samsung launch AI youth programme
The UAE has teamed up with Samsung for the third edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus that trains young people in key areas of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, data analysis and the Internet of Things.
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UAE leaders congratulate Indonesia
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
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UAE welcomes Trump’s Alaska summit
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the summit held in Alaska between Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and Vladimir Putin, President of Russian, expressing appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to promote dialogue and advance peaceful solutions.
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Digital Dubai reveals first virtual Emirati familyDigital Dubai on Monday unveiled the first virtual Emirati family, with an AI-powered child named "Latifa" introducing herself, parents, and sibling in a video posted on social media.
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Dubai Police foil $25 million pink diamond heist in eight hoursDubai Police has arrested three people for stealing a pink diamond worth $25 million, shortly before the detainees reportedly intended to ship the 21 carat precious gem to another country.
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Abu Dhabi launches newborn genetic screening programmeAbu Dhabi has rolled out a newborn genetic screening programme for Emirati nationals across several hospitals, to enable early detection and diagnosis of genetic conditions.
