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UAE legal technology company Legaline Platform has unveiled an AI-powered virtual courtroom simulator called Meta Legal Space at the Dubai AI Festival. The platform allows law students and legal trainees to conduct simulated hearings, examine AI-generated witnesses, and argue before virtual judges in real time. The system supports litigation, arbitration, and mediation across UAE onshore, DIFC, and ADGM legal frameworks.
University College London's Global Business School for Health has received UAE approval to establish an education hub in Dubai Healthcare City. Scheduled to launch programmes in 2027, the hub will offer postgraduate and executive education focusing on healthcare management, digital transformation, and leadership. The move aligns with Dubai's Education 33 strategy and national economic development agendas.
The United Arab Emirates and Benin have exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Abu Dhabi. The deal will liberalize roughly 97 percent of bilateral tariff lines and lower regulatory barriers across sectors including logistics, technology, and renewable energy. UAE non-oil exports to Benin are projected to rise by more than $1 billion by 2033 under the agreement.
Dubai Customs handled 1.36 million refund applications worth AED 6.9 billion during the first half of 2026. Approved refunds increased by 14.8 percent to AED 6.2 billion. The authority also extended the document submission deadline from 30 to 90 days.
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