Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed progress at the Zayed National Museum in preparation for its official opening this December in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. H.H. Sheikh Khaled was briefed on the museum’s permanent galleries, which trace key milestones in the UAE’s national journey, celebrate the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and showcase the UAE Founding Father’s enduring values in environmental stewardship, human empowerment, cultural tolerance, intercultural dialogue, and support for humanitarian and charitable

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, today attended the closing ceremony of the 4th International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers (IFALT). The event was organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) in collaboration with the Sharjah Education Academy, from 4th to 6th October, at the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research in University City. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony commenced with the UAE national anthem, followed by recitations from the Holy Quran. Dr Muhadditha Al Hashemi, Chairperson of the SPEA and Chairperson of Sharjah

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at supporting the educational system, teaching staff, and enhancing the quality of education. The signing took place at the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research (SCHESR) in University City. According to Emirates News Agency, the first MoU was signed between the Sharjah Education Academy, represented by Dr Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashimi, President of the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA), and Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director-General of Sharjah Media City (Shams). The MoU

Abu dhabi: NYU Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its new Master’s in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MIDSAI), further strengthening its growing portfolio of graduate programs and reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s knowledge economy. According to Emirates News Agency, by drawing on NYU’s position within a global network, students will engage with emerging ideas in data science and AI internationally, while collaborating on real-world projects with both global and local impact. Applications are now open for MIDSAI, with the first cohort expected to begin in Fall 2026. Alongside this development, NYUAD welcomed the inaugural cohort

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced the addition of 4,539 new school seats with the opening of seven nurseries and two private schools across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. According to Emirates News Agency, this expansion increases the total number of nurseries to 233, supporting the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children. It also brings the number of private schools to 220, which provide various curricula aimed at fostering academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth.

Abu dhabi: The UAE’s Chief AI Officers have concluded the region’s first knowledge programme of its kind, featuring intensive visits to 13 of the United States’ leading technology companies. The journey included more than 20 interactive technology experiences, offering first-hand insight into the latest digital innovations, fostering connections with global industry leaders, and exploring new solutions to support national strategies for digital transformation and artificial intelligence. This initiative reinforces the UAE’s position as a global hub for technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE government delegation, led by Mohammed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government,

Abu dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) announced that tropical cyclone ‘Shakhti’, currently situated in the Arabian Sea, is not expected to affect the UAE and is projected to weaken into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours. According to Emirates News Agency, the NCM stated that the cyclone is currently centered in the western Arabian Sea, with wind speeds ranging between 60-70 km/h. The cyclone is anticipated to move southeast to east at a speed of 25-55 km/h as it diminishes into a low-pressure system.

Abu dhabi: Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm with over US$110 billion in assets under management, today announced a strategic partnership to invest in logistics assets across the Gulf Cooperation Council region (GCC). According to Emirates News Agency, under the partnership, Blackstone, which is the largest owner of logistics assets globally at over 1.2 billion square feet, and Lunate, which has an extensive regional network and investment capabilities, will establish Gulf Logistics Infrastructure Development Enterprise (GLIDE), a platform dedicated to the development, acquisition, and management of Grade A logistics assets