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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
In the News
2026
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UAE National Orchestra takes a bow as it ends Season One on a high note
Taking place at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi on Monday, June 8, the UAENO presents an evening celebrating musical exchange and shared artistry with maestro Xu Zhong, one of China’s most distinguished conductors and pianists.
Aletihad | June 08, 2026 -
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi presents a festival of music, dance and cinema in Season 12
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi has unveiled its lineup of artists for its upcoming 12th season.
Aletihad | June 05, 2026 -
UAE art guide: 6 museum and gallery exhibitions to see, from Baghdad Modern Art Group to Juma Al Haj
Current highlights include the final week of All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group at NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery.
The National | June 03, 2026 -
Four UAE universities rise in global rankings amid stronger research performance
The latest edition of the CWUR rankings places Khalifa University at the top among UAE institutions, followed by United Arab Emirates University, University of Sharjah, and New York University Abu Dhabi.
Khaleej Times | June 01, 2026 -
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
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