The Abu Dhabi Center for Projects and Infrastructure announced today the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with nine leading academic and professional institutions. This event took place during the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Summit, highlighting the center’s commitment to fostering educational partnerships. These agreements aim to enhance collaboration in areas such as...
In a move to support the knowledge economy and boost investment in national talents, the Centre for a Quarter Century of Science and Technology in Sharjah has announced the launch of the “Scientific Residency” program. This initiative, which operates under the slogan “Research with Impact,” is designed as an intensive national research experience lasting one...
Sharjah Media City (Shams) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with FANN (Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children) to enhance support for media and artistic talent in the region. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Rashid Abdullah Al Obaid, Director General of Shams, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director General...
On June 17, 2025, the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Dubai celebrated the graduation of the NOMU Al Ghurair Women in AI program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and ZAKA, recognized the achievements of 70 Emirati and Arab women who completed a 20-week AI Certification program. This program...
Private schools in Abu Dhabi are set to display official School Performance Plaques at their entrances as part of a new initiative. This program, launched by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), aims to make each school’s latest Irtiqa’a rating and National Identity Mark visible to parents and visitors, providing a quick overview of...
Dubai Heights Academy in Dubai has partnered with MIT Media Lab in the United States to reshape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This collaboration, which involves a significant investment of AED 160 million, focuses on research and development. It allows MIT to review and refine project materials based on feedback from students...
Dubai, UAE – Space Point, an edtech start-up based in the UAE and part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF)’s Innovation Accelerator program, has announced a partnership with the UK firm Advanced Rocket Technologies (ART). This collaboration aims to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education while advancing space technology development in...
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE has issued a warning about the spread of unauthorized and fraudulent online links and forms that falsely claim to process exemption requests related to overseas study. The Ministry emphasized that it has not authorized or endorsed any such links or forms outside of its...
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai AI Campus, which is a DIFC initiative and serves as the largest dedicated hub for AI companies in the region. This collaboration aims to advance human capital development and prepare the workforce for the future in both public...
Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) has announced its acceptance as an institutional member of the World Education Research Association (WERA). This recognition marks a significant step for SEA in its commitment to advancing education research and enhancing educational practices. Credit: WAM Becoming a member of WERA enables SEA to collaborate with global education researchers and institutions....