{
  "id": 9814565,
  "title": "UAE and Lebanon launch AI training initiative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uae-and-lebanon-launch-ai-training-initiative",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:10:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/25/uae-and-lebanon-launch-ai-training-initiative/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE and Lebanon launched a joint initiative on Friday to train one million Lebanese individuals in artificial intelligence (AI) skills, as part of a broader effort to strengthen technological and digital cooperation between the two countries. The \"One Million Lebanese AI Experts\" program was unveiled during a meeting between UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the UN General Assembly in New York. The UAE's Government Experience Exchange Programme is collaborating with the Lebanese government to provide training in generative AI and prompt engineering. The initiative aims to equip Lebanese professionals with practical knowledge on utilizing AI tools for work and daily activities, including crafting effective prompts to guide AI applications for optimal outcomes.",
  "summary": "The UAE and Lebanon on Friday launched an initiative to train one million Lebanese in AI, as the two countries moved to deepen co-operation in technology and digital skills. The “One Million Lebanese AI Experts” initiative was announced during a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed , UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on the…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE and Lebanon launch joint AI training initiative",
    "Program aims to train one million Lebanese in AI skills",
    "Focus on generative AI and prompt engineering"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE and Lebanon launch AI training initiative",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uae-and-lebanon-launch-ai-training-initiative-9820138",
        "published": "2026-09-25T19:10:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}