{
  "id": 4424902,
  "title": "UAE to develop Emirati experts in science and technology under national drive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uae-to-develop-emirati-experts-in-science-and-technology-under",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-30T12:51:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/30/uae-to-develop-emirati-experts-in-science-and-technology-under-national-drive/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The UAE government has unveiled plans to cultivate a new generation of Emirati experts in science and technology to support the nation's future ambitions. The National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technology, established on the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed, aims to create a pipeline for promising domestic talent to take up industry roles in vital sectors. The strategy focuses on building a base of specialists equipped with the skills to bolster the Emirate's industrial capabilities, as part of a broader nationwide drive to shape an education and research system that can keep pace with rapid scientific and technological change.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UAE to develop Emirati experts in science and technology under national drive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uae-to-develop-emirati-experts-in-science-and-technology-under-4426330",
        "published": "2026-08-30T12:51:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}