Abu Dhabi: Eight experts from the UAE’s National Experts Programme (NEP 4.0 Cohort) have unveiled today eight innovative behavioural policy solutions at The Behavioural Exchange (BX2025). These solutions address some of the UAE’s most pressing challenges, ranging from education and healthcare to sustainability, cultural identity, and food security. According to Emirates News Agency, BX2025, being held for the first time in the MENA region, takes place at New York University Abu Dhabi, from 30th April to 1st May 2025. The experts’ solutions showcase field-tested interventions designed to address key national challenges. Each project is developed using behavioural science methodologies and

Mumbai: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the country’s plan to establish WAVES global awards for art and creativity, aspiring to parallel renowned accolades like the Oscars and the Grammys. According to Emirates News Agency, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on May 1st. During his inaugural address, he highlighted the forthcoming launch of the WAVES Awards, which aim to become the most prestigious honors in the world of art and creativity. The initiative seeks to captivate global audiences and inspire future generations through creativity. The Summit, India’s largest entertainment event in

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 26th April to 5th May. During his tour, Sheikh Nahyan visited a number of prominent cultural pavilions, including the UAE Pavilion, which showcases the nation’s literary heritage and the contributions of Emirati writers to the broader Arab cultural scene. He emphasised the fair’s pivotal role in strengthening the UAE’s position as a

Dubai: The Sudanese community in the United Arab Emirates is set to organise the inaugural “Sudan Gate” festival at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City. According to Emirates News Agency, the event, scheduled for the day after tomorrow, will serve as a vibrant celebration of Sudanese culture and arts. It will offer an engaging platform for members of the Sudanese community and festival visitors to experience a diverse array of artistic, cultural, and entertainment performances. The festival’s distinctive ambiance will highlight the unique character, authenticity, and rich tapestry of Sudanese heritage, folklore, arts, and society in all its