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FAB Launches The Exchange Initiative to Advance Responsible Enterprise AI

First Abu Dhabi Bank has launched The Exchange, a practitioner-led AI insights series focused on responsible enterprise artificial intelligence. Hosted by the FAB AI Innovation Hub at the bank's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the inaugural closed-door forum brought together 30 leaders across industry, academia, and regulation. Discussions addressed AI decision-making, balancing automation with human judgement, and the role of regulatory readiness in scaling deployment.

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UAE Public Transport Expansion Faces Last-Mile Connectivity Challenges to Compete With Cars

The UAE is investing billions of dirhams to expand rail and metro networks, including Etihad Rail passenger operations and over AED 54 billion in planned Dubai metro lines. However, transport and urban planning experts emphasize that overcoming car dependency requires significantly improving station accessibility, feeder routes, and dedicated transit corridors. Incomplete integration and lengthy feeder travel times currently keep private vehicles as the more convenient option for many commuters.