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• Dubai advances preparations for world’s largest museum conference

  Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met with key partners to review preparations for the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums — ICOM Dubai 2025.

• UAE's Rashid Rover 2 heads to US for Moon mission prep

  The Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2 has completed its development and testing in the UAE and is now on its way to the United States for launch preparations.

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