Abu dhabi: In line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to position the nation as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, the Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence has been established to support outstanding undergraduate students at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), this initiative will commence in the 2025-2026 academic year, empowering the next generation of leaders in

Abu dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the longlisted works for the Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations, and Literary and Art Criticism categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026). The lists were announced as the judging committees began the evaluation of all longlisted entries. According to Emirates News Agency, the 20th edition of the award received over 4,000 submissions from 74 countries, including 21 Arab nations and 53 other countries from around the world. The highest number of submissions was recorded in the Literature category, followed by Young

Dubai: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced that Aysha AlShehhi, a PhD candidate in Engineering with Robotics concentration at Khalifa University in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs (DFL), has been awarded the 2025 L’Or©al-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents 2025 Program. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme recognises outstanding young women from the Middle East who are advancing scientific research. It aims to strengthen women’s participation in STEM fields by celebrating their achievements, supporting their academic work, and funding projects that contribute to scientific progress. Since its launch in 1998, the initiative has supported more

Abu dhabi: The Artificial Intelligence Ethics Council (AIEC), an initiative powered by Operation HOPE, announced the appointment of Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications to its Board of Directors. This selection reaffirms the UAE’s leading role in the ethical governance of artificial intelligence and its support for international efforts to ensure the development of responsible and safe advanced technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Olama is the first representative from the Middle East to join the Board of Directors, which includes a group of global leaders in civil

Abu dhabi: The Al Wathba Honey Festival, a key event organized by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), is set to launch tomorrow as part of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award. The Festival will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in the Al Wathba area of Abu Dhabi, running from December 5th to 14th. According to Emirates News Agency, the Festival will feature the participation of 42 local producers who will display and market a variety of products, including honey, pollen, and propolis, to visitors from different nationalities. The event aims to enhance

Abu dhabi: Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East, in collaboration with the global social media platform X, has launched the X Creators Lab. This initiative aims to empower content creators, ranging from talented beginners to world-class professionals, to produce impactful, high-value global content. According to Emirates News Agency, the X Creators Lab offers curated educational sessions, specialised workshops, and exclusive high-quality content. This initiative aims to solidify the UAE’s position as a global hub for the creative economy, content creation, and digital media. It encourages creators in the region to produce meaningful,

Abu dhabi: Tadweer Group successfully wrapped the second edition of its UAE-wide Eid Al Etihad campaign to promote sustainability among the youth. In line with the nation’s 54th birthday, Tadweer Group reinforced the importance of unlocking the value of waste across the seven emirates, championing this mindset for over 8,200 students as our future leaders. According to Emirates News Agency, from 19th to 28th November, the organisation visited 13 schools across the UAE, inspiring young people to recycle, rethink waste, and care for our environment through interactive games, creative workshops, and collaborative art projects. This year, the organisation took the

Abu dhabi: As part of its vision to support the success of major events hosted by Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced a comprehensive mobility plan for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will take place from 4th to 7th December 2025. ITC has confirmed that it will deploy all necessary resources to meet mobility needs in accordance with the highest international standards, further strengthening the emirate’s standing both locally and globally. According to Emirates News Agency, ITC will organise and manage traffic through