Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi University (ADU), and Rubika have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dual-certified Bachelor of Arts degree program in Video Game Design, launching in the upcoming academic year and marking a milestone in the growth of Abu Dhabi’s creative industries. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement, signed by Saeed Ali Al Fazari, Director of Strategic Affairs at DCT Abu Dhabi, Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, and Dr. Stephane Andre, CEO of Rubika, formalizes a three-way partnership that combines

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies with 50 or more employees to achieve their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2025. These targets require an increase of 1 percent or more in the number of UAE citizens in skilled jobs out of the total skilled workforce by June 30. According to Emirates News Agency, starting on July 1, the Ministry will begin verifying companies’ compliance with these targets and related requirements. These include registering Emirati employees with a social security fund and ensuring consistent payment of required contributions. Companies that comply

Abu Dhabi: VLC Holdings Ltd (VLCHD), a Japanese technology company listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange, and Cyber Falcon Cyber Security Services, a subsidiary of Inovartic Investment based in Abu Dhabi, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up cybersecurity training facilities across the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was formalized during the Abu Dhabi-Tokyo Business Connect forum, which was recently organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Tokyo, Japan. As part of the agreement, VLCHD will provide its Cyber Arena platform, a sophisticated simulation system designed for cyber defense training, which Cyber Falcon

Abu Dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will deepen ties with France’s AI ecosystem in 2025 after expanding its relationship with €š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°cole Polytechnique through a Collaborative Research Agreement. This new initiative will support mission-driven research led by core investigators from both institutions, focusing on advancing large language models, developing foundation models for reasoning, and exploring applications of AI in biology, health, and AI safety. According to Emirates News Agency, Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor at MBZUAI, emphasized the importance of this partnership for the growth and innovation of their research capabilities. The expanded agreement aims

Geneva: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has called for the immediate opening of crossings and the sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The agency stressed the need to maintain pressure on Israel to enable humanitarian organisations to operate freely and not to choke off relief bound for Gaza. According to Emirates News Agency, Louise Wateridge, spokesperson for UNRWA, stated during a video briefing with journalists in Geneva that there are large quantities of aid in the agency’s warehouses. She emphasized that Gaza urgently needs unrestricted and uninterrupted

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), led a meeting at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the SEC. According to Emirates News Agency, the SEC, during its weekly meeting, issued a decision to promote Maryam Majid Saeed Al Shamsi, the Director of Al Hamriyah Branch of the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD), to the position of Department Director under the special

Abu Dhabi: The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has officially joined the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), marking a milestone in its commitment to environmental sustainability and regional energy transformation. This strategic move aligns with GCCIA’s long-term vision of fostering a resilient, interconnected, and low-carbon power network across the Gulf region. According to Emirates News Agency, Ahmed Al-Ebrahim, CEO of GCCIA, stated, “Joining UNEZA reflects GCCIA’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable energy development. Our participation reinforces our regional leadership in advancing clean energy initiatives and underscores our role in building a climate-resilient future for the Gulf.”

Ras Al Khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received two government delegations from China’s Guangdong Province, marking a significant step in international cooperation on hydrogen energy. The delegations, led by Bai Tao, Mayor of Foshan City, and Chen Jie, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou, engaged in discussions and witnessed the signing of a strategic agreement. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed between Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Foshan Institute of Environment and Energy Technology (FIEET). This collaboration aims to advance technological, industrial, and application-chain innovation