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NYU Abu Dhabi Launches AI System, ChatSign, Pioneering Real-time Sign Language Accessibility
New AI technology brings real-time sign language translation into everyday use marking a milestone for inclusive innovation. May 18, 2026
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2026
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NYU Abu Dhabi launches AI-powered sign language translation system
NYU Abu Dhabi on Tuesday launched ChatSign, a commercially ready artificial intelligence (AI) system that delivers a step-change in real-time communication for sign language users.
Emirates News Agency | May 19, 2026 -
UAE's publishing ecosystem helps Arabic titles find global readers, say experts
Chip Rossetti, Editorial Director of the Library of Arabic Literature book series at NYU Abu Dhabi, agrees that the challenge is not only making Arabic books available in translation, but keeping them visible within the systems that lead to rights deals, publishing decisions and international circulation.
Aletihad | May 18, 2026 -
NMSS awards funding to 4 research projects driving multiple sclerosis research
At New York University Abu Dhabi, Dr. Youssef Idaghdour is leading the HEAL MS study, which explores how culturally adapted lifestyle medicine interventions such as nutrition, movement, and stress management may influence biological markers and overall wellbeing in people living with MS.
Emirates News Agency | May 18, 2026 -
Abu Dhabi-based researchers identify hidden protein behind weight loss struggles
Findings show that sometimes fat cells, instead of developing normally, grow much larger than they should and accumulate far more lipids inside them.
Khaleej Times | May 08, 2026 -
Abu Dhabi scientists' invention restores sense of touch to keyhole surgery
As more operations are carried out using keyhole or minimally invasive methods, the technology could prove increasingly useful. It could also be adapted for telesurgery, which enables surgeons to operate on patients on the other side of the world.
The National | May 08, 2026 -
UAE weather experts explain the country’s extreme summer heat
The UAE gets extremely hot and humid during summer due to a combination of its geographical location in the subtropical desert belt, the Indian Monsoon Low that extends its influence westward, and the Arabian Gulf's warm waters which provide abundant moisture.
Gulf News | May 07, 2026 -
NYU Abu Dhabi study reveals how DNA organisation in cells drives obesity and metabolic health
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have found that DNA organisation inside cells directly influences how the body stores fat and uses energy, offering new insight into obesity and metabolic health.
Abu Dhabi Media Office | May 06, 2026 -
UAE launches Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships scheme
Academic programmes offered under the scholarships focus on strengthening analytical capabilities, understanding global economic shifts and applying artificial intelligence to support government decision-making. The programmes are delivered in collaboration with global institutions including the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, New York University Abu Dhabi, Georgetown University and the University of Oxford.
The National | May 01, 2026
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