A new study by Yango Group and INSEAD examines how the UAE has moved beyond AI pilots to treat artificial intelligence as public infrastructure — and distills transferable lessons for policymakers worldwide.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 May 2026 – Governments that treat artificial intelligence as part of their core operating infrastructure — rather than a collection of standalone projects — are better positioned to scale AI sustainably across public services, according to new research published by Yango Group and INSEAD.
Lulu Launches Special Udhiya Offers Across UAE with Premium Localy sourced and Imported Meat Selections
Abu Dhabi: Retailers and food distributors across the UAE are ramping up preparations for Eid al-Adha, one of the busiest seasons for meat sales in the region, as demand for fresh meat is expected to surge during the festive period.
Leading retail groups, including Lulu Group, have already activated logistics operations to ensure uninterrupted supply across their outlets. As part of its Eid preparations, Lulu has arranged special chartered flights to bring in fresh meat supplies from key international markets.
Customers can choose from locally sourced Arab UAE lamb as well as imported lamb from Somalia and India, available across affordable price categories starting from AED 859.
All livestock is freshly and locally slaughtered in full compliance with Shariah standards at approved municipal slaughterhouses. The meat is carefully cut, packed, and prepared according to customers’ individual preferences and delivered to them on the next day of Eid.
Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Zabeel Ladies Club, attended the closing ceremony of the 14th Dubai Holy Quran Competition for People of Determination which saw the participation of 700 contestants.
She honoured 90 winners during the ceremony, held in the presence of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman of Executive Board of the Dubai Club for People of Determination and several officials and guests at the Zabeel Ladies Club.
The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem and recitations from the Holy Quran, followed by a documentary showcasing the journey and achievements of the competition through its various editions.
Program includes 29 Clinical Directors across multiple Healthy Athletes® disciplines during the Games
More than 400 volunteers and healthcare professionals will support over three days.
All Healthy Athletes® screenings delivered in collaboration with ADNOC,Strategic Health Programs Partner of Special Olympics UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE May 18, 2026:Special Olympics UAE announced a comprehensive athlete health program to be delivered as part of the second edition of the UAE Games 2026, taking place from 6–10 June 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Games will bring together athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the UAE, with the aim of supporting athlete health and advancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
The 2026 edition of the UAE Games is expected to welcome more than 1,000 athletes competing across a diverse sports program that builds on the success of the inaugural Games, further promoting inclusion and competitive opportunities for athletes. Alongside the competitions, the Healthy Athletes® program will be delivered in collaboration with a number of healthcare partners. The initiative will engage 29 Clinical Directors across various disciplines, including seven for Fit Feet, nine for Special Smiles, seven for Opening Eyes, and six for Health Promotion. In addition, 127 clinical volunteers and 280 supporting volunteers will contribute to the program over a three-day period.
الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يعزز الرعاية الصحية للاعبين عبر برنامج متكامل في الألعاب الإماراتية 2026
يضم البرنامج 29 مديرًا طبيًا موزعين على التخصصات المختلفة خلال فترة الألعاب
سيشارك أكثر من 400 متطوع ومتخصص في الرعاية الصحية في تقديم الدعم على مدار ثلاثة أيام
تقدم جميع فحوصات برنامج “الكشف الصحي” بالتعاون مع أدنوك الراعي الاستراتيجي لبرامج الصحة في الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي
أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 18مايو2026:أعلن الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي عن برنامج صحي متكامل للاعبين يُقام ضمن فعاليات النسخة الثانية من “الألعاب الإماراتية 2026″، التي تنطلق خلال الفترة من 6 إلى 10 يونيو 2026 في أبوظبي، بمشاركة واسعة من لاعبي الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي من أصحاب الهمم من ذوي الإعاقات الذهنية والنمائية من مختلف أنحاء الدولة، وذلك بهدف دعم صحة اللاعبين وتعزيز عافيتهم ورفاههم.
ومن المتوقع أن تشهد النسخة الثانية مشاركة واسعة تتجاوز 1000 لاعب ولاعبة، ضمن برنامج رياضي متنوع مبني على ما تحقق في النسخة الأولى، بما يعزز فرص التنافس والدمج الرياضي. وعلى هامش الألعاب، ينظم برنامج “الكشف الصحي” بالتعاون مع عدد من الشركاء الصحيين، حيث يشارك في تنفيذه 29 مديرًا طبيًا موزعين على التخصصات المختلفة، بواقع 7 لبرنامج صحة الأقدام، و9 لبرنامج صحة الفم والأسنان، و7 لبرنامج صحة الإبصار، و6 لبرنامج التوعية الصحية، إضافة إلى 127 متطوعًا سريريًا و280 متطوعًا داعمًا على مدار ثلاثة أيام.
وإلى جانب الفحوصات الصحية المجانية؛ سيتم تخصيص غرفة استراحة لدعم صحة اللاعبين بعد المنافسات، تركز على التعافي البدني والوقاية من الإصابات وتعزيز الصحة العامة.
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