UAE universities have made significant strides in the latest global higher education rankings, with Harvard University maintaining its top position for the 14th consecutive year. The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) for 2025, released on Monday, highlights the increasing prominence of UAE institutions in the international academic landscape. Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi topped...
ADNOC has broadened its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programme to empower UAE students in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology. This initiative, named ‘STEM for Life: Future of AI Schools Challenge,’ held its finals today at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Since its launch in January 2025, the Future of AI Schools...
UAE-based GEMS Education is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain by partnering with Spark Education Platform (SEP). This expansion follows the signing of an intellectual property agreement by First School Management (FSM), the advisory arm of GEMS Education. Through this partnership, GEMS Education will be introducing its brand to select schools managed by...
Zimbabwe has announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to train over 10 000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at advancing industrialisation and digital transformation within the country. Credit: TV Brics The announcement was made by Jenfan Muswere, the...
The Sharjah Private Education Authority announced a significant improvement in the performance of private schools, with an increase of 84% as revealed through the results of the third cycle of the “Itqan” programme for the 2024-2025 academic year. This initiative aims to ensure that private schools adhere to established quality standards while enhancing their educational...
The UAE has introduced a digital initiative to streamline the verification of academic qualifications for employees in the private sector. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of work permit procedures and ensure accurate hiring practices. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has...
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s leading innovator in FinTech and electronic financial transactions services, has announced the launch of the second cohort of its Ruwaad BENEFIT Leadership Program. This new cohort builds upon the success and impact of the inaugural cohort that took place last year. The Ruwaad BENEFIT Leadership Program is designed as a comprehensive, four-month...
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a partnership with Etihad Airways to support the National Scholarship Programme. This initiative aims to offer scholarships in key fields, allowing students to fast-track their careers with one of the leading aviation companies in the UAE. Credit: Gulf Today This collaboration is part of...
Abu Dhabi University is set to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, marking the first degree of its kind in the region. This new program was announced following a significant memorandum of understanding signed between the university, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Rubika, a video game-focused school with...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has officially launched the “AI Ethics Assessment Programme,” which incorporates the IEEE CertifAIEd™ curriculum created by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This initiative is part of MBRSG’s executive education series and aims to promote ethical practices in the utilization of artificial intelligence. Developed in...