UAE News from Monday, August 18th, 2025

Digital Dubai on Monday unveiled the first virtual Emirati family, with an AI-powered child named "Latifa" introducing herself, parents, and sibling in a video posted on social media.

Dubai Police has arrested three people for stealing a pink diamond worth $25 million, shortly before the detainees reportedly intended to ship the 21 carat precious gem to another country. 

Abu Dhabi has rolled out a newborn genetic screening programme for Emirati nationals across several hospitals, to enable early detection and diagnosis of genetic conditions.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the licence of YAS Takaful for its failure to comply with the regulatory framework governing insurance companies in the country.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, has discussed ways to enhance judicial collaboration with Egypt during talks with the country's Minister of Justice Adnan Fanjari.

The UAE continued its air drops under 'Birds of Goodness' on Sunday in efforts to provide essential aid for Palestinians in Gaza.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria and conveyed condolences after a passenger bus crash in the capital city of Algiers left dozens dead and several more injured.