Dubai has launched a Salik fee exemption program that allows certain residents and their relatives to apply for a waiver of toll fees. This initiative, introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), aims to enhance accessibility and improve the quality of life for residents facing challenges. Eligible individuals for the Salik fee exemption include...
UAE-based healthtech company Valeo Health has successfully raised $12 million in its Series B funding round, increasing its total funding to $20 million. This announcement was made in a recent press release, highlighting the company’s strong position in AI-driven healthcare solutions. The funding round was led by Flintera, with participation from existing investors including Nuwa...
Education entrepreneur and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, alongside his family, has pledged a substantial contribution of AED 100 million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign. This initiative was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of honoring fathers through...
The Abu Dhabi government has issued an invitation for companies to submit bids for the development of an artificial intelligence system aimed at improving the interpretation of genetic data. This project seeks to create a large language model (LLM), similar to the technology behind ChatGPT, that will utilize medical and genetic datasets from the Abu...