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Source: CGTN

Expanding UAE Tanker Oil Spill Triggers Beach Closures in Northern Emirates

Satellite images from the European Union's Copernicus network show that an offshore oil spill from a damaged tanker has widened, approaching coastal areas in the northern UAE. Authorities have responded by temporarily shutting beaches across Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and parts of Sharjah while containment efforts proceed. Industry experts told Reuters that the spill originated from the tanker Gem No. 2, which was struck by a projectile last month.

China–UAE News
Source: China Daily

UAE AI Experts Visit China to Explore Industrial Technology Integration

A delegation of artificial intelligence specialists from the UAE National Experts Program toured Beijing and Shanghai to study advanced technology integration. The mission engaged with research institutions and six leading Chinese AI enterprises to discuss industrial applications. Talks focused on deploying agentic AI in factory scheduling, supply chain logistics, and urban management.

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