Dubai: Internationally acclaimed universities and higher education institutions based at Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, part of TECOM Group PJSC, are offering specialised pathways to equip students with industry-ready artificial intelligence (AI) skills and prepare future talent to address the evolving needs of the global economy. Universities across both districts are introducing AI programmes, modules, and co-curricular activities as 82% of Dubai’s students agree tech will impact their future in the coming decade, according to Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism’s and Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority’s Jobs of the Future report. These pathways offer opportunities

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, along with H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, evaluated the ongoing projects of the International Charity Organisation (ICO) in Syria. This review took place during a meeting held at the Ruler’s Court with representatives from the ICO. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid commended the ICO for its ongoing dedication and strategic initiatives in Syria and globally. He highlighted the UAE’s ongoing commitment to supporting friendly and brotherly nations

Geneva: The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Standing Committee Bureau on Sustainable Development has elected Mira Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council’s Parliamentary Division, as Chair of the Committee. The election took place during the proceedings of the 151st IPU General Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland. According to Emirates News Agency, the election of Mira Al Suwaidi to this prominent international position reflects the global recognition of the UAE’s leading role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also underscores the active contribution of the UAE Parliamentary Division in supporting sustainable development issues and promoting international

Dubai: Dubai Health announced that over 145 successful robotic surgeries have been performed at Dubai Hospital since the launch of its robotic surgery programme in the second half of 2022. This achievement reflects its commitment to adopting innovative medical technologies to serve patients and continuously improve healthcare quality. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Amer Sharif, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Health, stated that this marks a milestone in the digital transformation of their healthcare system and reflects their commitment to leveraging advanced medical technologies and solutions that elevate the quality of care. This aligns with their vision to advance

Geneva: Dr. Omar Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Federal National Council (FNC), led a panel discussion focusing on the role of parliaments in equipping members with reliable information to support evidence-based decision-making. This session took place during the meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP), an event organized alongside the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussion was attended by Afra Rashid Al Basti, Deputy Secretary-General of Parliamentary Communication at the FNC. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Al Nuaimi emphasized that the global parliamentary landscape is undergoing significant changes in both

Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, the winners of the ninth edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Arabic Language Award were celebrated at an official ceremony held today. According to Emirates News Agency, the event, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, underscores the UAE’s dedication to promoting the Arabic language as a crucial aspect of cultural

Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 19th edition of the Al Dhafra Festival will be inaugurated by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority as a part of the Camel Mazayna Season in Abu Dhabi. The festival is scheduled to occur from 27th October 2025 until 22nd January 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s festival will feature camel mazayna competitions alongside 17 heritage contests, with more than 4,800 prizes amounting to over AED94.4 million. The programme will also include various cultural activities and traditional markets that run concurrently with the

Abu dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s (MBZUAI) Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC) has launched ‘Build it Demo Day’, a stage for builders to showcase working AI solutions to the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. Unlike traditional pitch events, Build It focuses on actual products and prototypes, not presentations. According to Emirates News Agency, the event has three straightforward requirements: participants must demo something they’re genuinely proud of, AI must be at the core (whether a model, agent, or workflow), and they must show work-in-progress-a mock-up, prototype, or short video. The first ‘Build It Demo Day’ will take place on