UAE Rare Disease push: The UAE Rare Disease Society says the country won the bid to host the International MPS Network (IMPSN) Conference in 2028, positioning the event as a boost for rare-disease care, research and international collaboration. Healthcare leadership in Abu Dhabi: Forbes Middle East’s 5th Healthcare Leaders Summit will run in Abu Dhabi on Sept 22–23 with 3,000+ participants and 100+ speakers, backed by PureHealth. Wildlife monitoring tech: Dub Dev Technology’s “Mghzlan Smart Feeder” uses AI computer vision and solar-powered IoT to process 15M images a year, identify animals, and automatically adjust feed quantities remotely. Space collaboration: NASA’s Amit Kshatriya praised “incredible” cooperation with ISRO and flagged more joint work, citing the NISAR Earth-sensing mission. Digital credentials in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Digital Skills Card uses blockchain-verified records so employers and regulators can quickly confirm professional qualifications via QR. AI + healthcare insurance: PureHealth launched an AI-powered solution to streamline access to healthcare services for Daman members. UAE cybersecurity/AI governance: The UAE Cyber Security Council and Higher Education Ministry rolled out the CYBRANI initiative, adding to national efforts to strengthen cyber readiness. UAE smart mobility: Singapore-UAE team Kinetiz won an autonomous car race in Italy on its third attempt, showing progress in real-world self-driving systems.