Abu dhabi: The two-day ‘AI Futures Summit: Empowering Higher Education’, organized by Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Knowledge E, commenced today. The summit focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in transforming education and highlights the UAE’s commitment to building future-ready institutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the summit was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University. It brings together policymakers, university leaders, and international experts to align AI innovation with the UAE’s vision for academic excellence. Sayasat Nurbek, Minister

Sharjah: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, the Fourth Arab Conference on Intellectual Property opened today under the theme Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Digital Technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, the three-day event is organised by the University of Sharjah in cooperation with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation of the League of Arab States, the Emirates Intellectual Property Association, and the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology. It aims to address challenges posed by digital technologies and artificial intelligence to

Abu dhabi: A session titled ‘Technology and Digital Transformations in the Decade Ahead’, held at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, explored how nations and enterprises can harness emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and immersive environments while ensuring growth remains secure, inclusive, and human-centric. According to Emirates News Agency, Yury Maksimov, Co-Founder of the Cyberus Foundation and Positive Technologies, emphasised the need to design digital systems with security, trust, and resilience built in from the outset. He warned that rapid digitalisation has outpaced governance, calling for modular standards, proactive testing of critical systems, and simplified, automated platforms

Dubai: The Dubai Technological and Digital Leaders Majlis, held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, explored ways to accelerate digital transformation, advance artificial intelligence applications, and strengthen cybersecurity. Chaired by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, the Majlis gathered government technology leaders and international experts to reinforce the emirate’s position as a global hub for advanced technology. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Mansoori said the forum embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in shaping leadership models that drive sustainable development.

Abu dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the reception hosted by Sultan bin Abdullah Al Anqari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UAE, on the occasion of the 95th National Day of Saudi Arabia. The event took place at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Nahyan extended his congratulations to the Saudi ambassador and members of the embassy on the Kingdom’s National Day. The reception was a significant gathering, marking the long-standing relations between the two nations. The event saw the presence of

Dubai: The Future City Leaders Majlis, held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, reviewed strategies for building future cities focused on infrastructure, mobility and urban innovation to enhance quality of life. Chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, the Majlis examined models resilient to climate change, resource depletion, population density and demographic shifts, placing people at the core of planning. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer said the forum draws inspiration from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,

Dubai: A session entitled Roadmap to the Cities of the Future at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum explored emerging trends in human-centric urban planning, focusing on data- and technology-driven approaches to building sustainable, adaptive, and culturally vibrant cities. According to Emirates News Agency, Umberto Fugiglando, Head of Research Strategy and Partnerships at MIT’s Senseable City Lab and Co-Founder of ReFuse, highlighted the need to move from theory to practical solutions, placing humans at the centre of city design. He underlined that the success of a city lies not only in its infrastructure but in simplifying daily life, improving mobility,

Dubai: Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first entity worldwide to obtain the highest rating of 7 Stars in the Organisation-Wide Innovation Award (OWIA), as part of the 11th International Best Practice Competition 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, this achievement underscores the Establishment’s leadership in integrating global best practices with its pioneering innovations, positioning it as a global role model in institutional innovation. The award is organised by internationally recognised entities specialising in promoting and evaluating best institutional practices worldwide, namely BPIR.com, the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER), and the Global