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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Électricité de France Forge Sustainability-Focused Partnership to Support UAE's Clean Energy Future and Talent Development

The MoU, signed at World Utility Congress at ADNEC, expands the partnership through joint research, internships, seminars and knowledge-sharing initiatives United Arab Emirates- Abu Dhabi, 2 July 2025 – Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) and Électricité de France (EDF), one of the world's largest electricity producers and Europe's leading renewable energy provider, have entered into a strategic partnership ......read more

Abu Dhabi University Rises 110 Places in QS World University Rankings 2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 June 2025: In reflection of its continued academic excellence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026, climbing 110 places to secure a global position of 391, earning a prestigious spot among the top 400 universities worldwide. The leap underscores ADU's commitment to the continued delivery of globally competitive academic programs and ......read more

Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy

Abu Dhabi, June 18, 2025: In a significant milestone towards enhancing Arabic reading proficiency among native students, Arabic Scale - known as ‘Miqyas Al Dhad’ has successfully concluded the final phase of its comprehensive field survey. This achievement paves the way for the official launch of the Arabic reading scale in the third quarter of this year, following an intensive research effort grounded in advanced scientific ......read more

NBA Star Joakim Noah Brings Big-League Inspiration to Repton Abu Dhabi's rising Junior NBA players

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5 May 2025: Repton Abu Dhabi had the incredible honour of welcoming NBA legend Joakim Noah to its Fry Campus sparking inspiration and excitement across the school. The former Chicago Bulls player, 2x NBA All-Star, Defensive Player of the Year and now NBA Ambassador for Chicago Bulls, shared highlights from his career in professional basketball, offering valuable insights and life lessons to students ......read more

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center hosts ‘An Ocean of Plankton' conference and exhibition

Experts shared essential guidance on marine animal rescue and highlighted the critical role of plankton in ocean ecosystems Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2025 – Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi recently concluded an inspiring exhibition titled ‘An Ocean of Plankton,’ celebrating the beauty and diversity of marine plankton and seascapes. The exhibition was launched alongside a conference hosted in partnership ......read more

AUS architecture students celebrate wins at the World Architecture Awards

Sharjah, UAE, March 12, 2025 – Four architecture students from American University of Sharjah (AUS) were recently recognized for their outstanding design projects at the World Architecture Awards. Competing in teams of two, the students were thrilled to see their projects selected for the "Student Award Winning Architecture Projects" category.  The winning projects, "Weaving Nizwa" and "Reviving ......read more

British Orchard Nursery Expands in Abu Dhabi, Strengthening Community and Cultural Roots

New Al Shamkha Branch Supports UAE’s ‘Year of the Community’ and Deepens Arabic and Islamic Education 4 March 2025; Abu Dhabi, UAE – British Orchard Nursery (BON), the UAE’s leading early childhood education provider, has opened its fifth branch in Abu Dhabi, located in Al Shamkha. With this expansion, BON now operates 36 branches across the UAE and the UK, continuing its mission of providing high-quality ......read more

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Honours Worldwide Excellence in Academics and Sports

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 March 2025: Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, a leading school in Abu Dhabi and part of Aldar Education, continues to set new benchmarks in academic and sporting excellence. With record- breaking GCSE and A-Level results alongside outstanding sporting achievements, the school reinforces its commitment to a holistic approach to education, nurturing students in academics, athletics, and personal development. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi ......read more

MBZUAI unveils first-of-its-kind undergraduate program in Artificial Intelligence designed to empower future AI leaders

Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 03, 2025: The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is disrupting the AI education landscape with the launch of its first-ever undergraduate program. Unlike traditional AI curricula, this Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence program blends core AI expertise with leadership, entrepreneurship, industry experience, and real-world impact. MBZUAI’s undergraduate program is ......read more

Emirates College for Advanced Education enhances efforts to empower educators to shape the future of learning

Abu Dhabi, 2 January 2025: The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has announced its achievements in 2024, recording a 131 per cent increase in student enrollment for the 2024–2025 academic year, effectively doubling its student body. The college also celebrated a 100 per cent employment rate among its graduates, underscoring the success of its programs in preparing educators for meaningful careers. Further enhancing its ......read more

MBZUAI opens graduate admissions for class of 2025

University aims to welcome its largest, most diverse intake to world-class facilities Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 18, 2024: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world's first graduate-level, research-focused AI university, has opened admissions for the 2025/26 academic year. MBZUAI offers fully funded scholarships for its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in computer science (CS), computer vision (CV), machine ......read more

Researchers Develop Crystals to Harvest Water from Air, Inspired by Desert Life

Novel crystals capture humidity with unprecedented efficiency Abu Dhabi, November 19, 2024: A team of researchers from Jilin University, NYU Abu Dhabi's Smart Materials Lab, and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials, led by Professor of Chemistry Pance Naumov, has developed a new crystalline material that can harvest water from fog without any energy input. The design of the novel type of smart crystals, which the researchers ......read more

NYU Abu Dhabi Welcomes Visitors for Open Campus Day on November 16

Prospective students and families can explore academic programs, campus facilities, and student life at this interactive event. Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 8, 2024: NYU Abu Dhabi will host its Open Campus Day on November 16, providing prospective students and their families with an opportunity to explore the university’s academic offerings, facilities, campus life, and its robust public programs. The program begins at midday, and ......read more

UAE Universities Climate Network to host climate change workshops at COP29 in Baku

Dubai-UAE, 7 November 2024: Experts from the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN) are delivering a series of events at the upcoming COP29 global climate change summit in Azerbaijan – aiming to tackle issues including youth engagement, water security, climate finance, and urban planning. The workshops in Baku will take place across the summit, which runs from 11 to 22 November – featuring expert contributions from the ......read more

Abu Dhabi University Ranks 12th in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2025

UAE, Abu Dhabi, 21 October 2024: In recognition of its academic excellence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has advanced 11 places in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings 2025, now ranking 12th regionally out of 246 institutions across 20 MENA countries. The 2025 QS Arab Region University Rankings recognized ADU’s remarkable achievements across several metrics, ranking the university sixth in the International ......read more

UAE Secures Silver Medal at the First Global Challenge 2024: A Historic Achievement for Nation's Robotics Future

Team UAE Makes History with Silver Medal and Multiple Awards at the Olympics of Robotics in Athens, Cementing the Nation’s Rising Dominance in STEM and Technological Innovation Date: Dubai, UAE; October 7, 2024 The UAE has made history by winning the 2nd position in First Global Challenge (FGC) – billed as the Olympics of Robotics – among 193 countries in Athens, Greece! For the first time since its inception, the ......read more

Abu Dhabi inaugurates three state-of-the-art schools in Zayed City, accommodating over 5,000 students

Zayed City Schools comprises three campuses, offering capacity for 5,360 students from kindergarten to Grade 12, which are now ready for the 2024-2025 academic year Zayed City Schools were delivered under Abu Dhabi's first public-private partnership (PPP) project for school infrastructure The project was completed and delivered on schedule, reflecting the success of ADIO's PPP programme in developing world-class infrastructure for ......read more

MBZUAI welcomes largest cohort of more than 200 global graduate students to Abu Dhabi's AI ecosystem

This latest batch of 209 students includes the university's first-ever computer science (CS) and robotics cohorts The Fall 2024 cohort is the most diverse, with students representing 36 countries, including 44 Emiratis 147 studying for master's degrees and 62 pursuing Ph.D. degrees in computer science, computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics MBZUAI's student body now stands at 381 ......read more

MBZUAI continues in its climb up the rankings; highlighting notable research in 2024

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 12, 2024: As the world's first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is continuing to increase the breadth and pace of publication of ground-breaking research in artificial intelligence (AI). Between January and June 2024, the MBZUAI community—made up of more than 80 world-class faculty, 200-plus ......read more

NYUAD Researcher Receives National Science Foundation Grant to Study the Role of Tiny Diatoms in Protecting Endangered Marine Animals

Professor Shady Amin will lead a project to enhance understanding and appreciation of microalgae that protect their hosts and also reduce the planet’s carbon dioxide levels Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 25, 2024: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Associate Professor of Biology Shady Amin has received a grant of more than USD 500,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). He will lead a project that is aimed at elevating the understanding ......read more

ADEK Summer Program expansion opens unique pathways for 181 students at top universities in Asia, Europe, and USA

Emirati students prepare to travel to 12 countries of expansion, including Australia, Italy, China, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, as part of the second edition of the ADEK Summer Program Expanded program includes new majors in Creative Industries and Design, Culinary Arts, Education and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Music Performance, Wildlife Conservation, and more Four of the world’s top ......read more

First-ever MBZUAI Summer School for high school students shows high demand and promising future AI practitioners

Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 17, 2024: Thirty-eight grade 11 students from across the UAE experienced a glimpse into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and what a career in the field may look like at the first dedicated summer school at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Masdar City last week. Held in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the MBZUAI Summer School encouraged ......read more

First cohort of Emirati Graduate Trainees complete EGA's one-year leadership development programme

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 12 July 2024: Emirates Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, announced the graduation of 45 young UAE National Graduate Trainees from the company's LEAP talent accelerator programme. LEAP is a comprehensive 12-month programme that offers a bespoke learning journey to enhance management and leadership skills through mentorship from senior ......read more

NYU Abu Dhabi Launches the Mariët Westermann Distinguished MFA Fellowship

Westermann, whose leadership has significantly shaped the cultural landscape of NYU Abu Dhabi, recently concluded her tenure as the University’s Vice Chancellor to assume the role of Director and CEO of the Guggenheim Museum and Foundation Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 10, 2024: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has established the Mariët Westermann Distinguished Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fellowship. This prestigious award was created to honor ......read more

Zayed National Museum recreates Magan Boat in partnership with Zayed University and New York University Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 July 2024: An 18-metre long reproduction of a Magan boat has successfully sailed off the coast of Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone for Zayed National Museum's research programme. The project is a collaborative initiative with Zayed University and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi) which seeks to shed light on the UAE's rich maritime heritage and Bronze Age trade.   The vessel, called a Magan Boat ......read more

UAE climate change experts seek youth and academic views

   A nationwide survey was launched as an action from the first in person meeting of the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN) Dubai-UAE, 2nd July 2024: Experts are seeking the views of university communities and employers as they prepare for the next global climate change summit in Azerbaijan – launching a nation-wide survey as an action from the first in-person meeting of the UAE Universities Climate Network ......read more

ADNOC yas in Schools wraps up a thrilling National Finals with record participation of 1,265 Students from 89 Schools

 3 National Champions Crowned in the 2024 Yas in Schools National Finals presented by ADNOC across 3 STEM Programs Team Zephyros from Raha International School to represent United Arab Emirates in the international F1® in Schools World Finals Record-Breaking Success: 1,200+ students, 300+ teams, 80+ schools Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28 June 2024: The 2024 Yas in Schools National Finals, presented by ADNOC, made history with a ......read more

EGA's Engineer the Future STEM programme reaches over 7,300 students in academic year

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 27 June 2024: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, announced today that the company's Engineer the Future programme has reached more than 7,300 students from 29 schools in the 2023-2024 academic year. Engineer the Future programme introduces school students in the UAE to real-life applications of science, technology, engineering and ......read more

MBZUAI welcomes largest-ever cohort to its undergraduate artificial intelligence research internship

45 international STEM students exposed to cutting-edge AI research and world-leading faculty in month-long program in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 27, 2024: Forty-five international STEM students have been exposed to cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) research and world-leading faculty as part of a month-long undergraduate internship at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi. A rigorous ......read more

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Present New Evidence for How Heat is Transported Below the Sun's Surface

Using sound waves, scientists develop findings that challenge standard theories of solar convection Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 27, 2024: A team of solar physicists at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS), led by Research Scientist Chris S. Hanson, Ph.D., has revealed the interior structure of the sun's supergranules, a flow structure that transports heat from the sun's hidden interior to its surface. The researchers' ......read more

More Than 1,000 Students Prepare To Compete In Largest-Ever Yas In Schools National Finals Presented By Adnoc

14th edition of the Yas in Schools National Finals presented by ADNOC will take place at Yas Marina Circuit from June 20 to June 24 This year's competition has record participation across categories for largest edition to date with over 1,000 students participating from 89 schools ADNOC Yas in Schools launches Ethara Go, a new program for kids up to 13 years to create their own raceable car at home  Abu Dhabi, UAE, 19 June: ......read more

UAE's Student Entrepreneurs Presented Innovations at INJAZ UAE's Annual ‘National Company Program Competition'

The event featured over 100 school and university students presenting their revolutionary business ideas to the elite judging panel Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 May 2024: INJAZ UAE, a member of INJAZ Al-Arab and Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, the world’s largest non-profit business education organisation, hosted the 15th edition of its annual ‘National Company Program Competition’ at the Waldorf Astoria, Palm Jumeirah ......read more

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence 2024 commencement ceremony

Abu Dhabi, 6 June 2024: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence's (MBZUAI) 2024 commencement ceremony. The cohort comprised 101 graduates, including three PhD graduates in Machine Learning (ML) and 98 master's degree graduates in Computer Vision (CV), ML, and Natural Language ......read more

Abu Dhabi University Climbs 79 places in the 2025 QS World University Rankings

UAE, Abu Dhabi, 05 June 2024: In recognition of its many recent achievements, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has advanced in 79 places in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, ranking 501 globally. This places the university among the top 33 percent of universities worldwide, achieving the highest ranking since 2014. ADU has maintained its place among the top five universities in the world in the International Faculty ......read more

ADFD and AIIB host knowledge exchange workshop, Paving way for enhanced climate action initiatives

Abu Dhabi, 4 June 2024 – Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held a knowledge exchange workshop at the Fund's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. This workshop, which focused on climate action, brought together experts from both institutions to discuss critical themes including climate finance, climate assessment for development projects, climate transition, and emerging trends in the ......read more

Abu Dhabi University Announces the Winners of Its Fifth National Inter-School Public Speaking Competition

UAE, Abu Dhabi, 30 May 2024: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) - Al Ain campus, announced the winners of its fifth annual National Inter-School Public Speaking Competition, held between 18-19 May, in collaboration with Liwa International School – Falaj Hazza, aiming to advance public speaking and communication skills of middle and high school students across the UAE. The 2024 edition of the competition welcomed 300 participants in groups of ......read more

New Fellowship Established in Honor of Tarek Al-Ghoussein

In collaboration with the Farjam Foundation, NYU Abu Dhabi has launched the Tarek Al-Ghoussein Fellowship to honor the late artist’s career and achievements. Adele Bea Cipste,  a first-year MFA student at NYUAD, is the inaugural recipient of the prestigious fellowship. Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 22, 2024: With generous support from the Farjam Foundation, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has established a new fellowship in honor of the late ......read more

Abu Dhabi University Boosts Awareness Through Two Educational Events Focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 08 May 2024: As part of its commitment to the provision of inclusive education, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted two impactful events in collaboration with the Emirates Autism Society (EAS), aimed at raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These events included the eighth ‘ADU Art for Autism Competition’ and the fourth ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders Symposium,’ designed to educate the wider ......read more

Students Road Test AIREV's ON DEMAND platform at NYUAD AI Plugin and Product Development Hackathon

Teams from NYUAD competed to develop applications and plugins using the ON DEMAND tool in a two-day event in Abu Dhabi ON DEMAND has been developed by UAE entity AIREV to reduce the time needed to develop AI-driven applications Muhammed Khalid, CEO and Founder of AIREV: “The Hackathon not only underscores our commitment to advancing AI within the UAE but also highlights our ambition to position the nation as a leader in AI ......read more

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation participated with a distinguished stand at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

With the latest book’s release in the “Stories from Our Environment” series. Relentless pursuit of instilling the values of preserving species and enhancing the connection to the natural and sustainable heritage of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, April 7, 2024: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation participated with a distinguished stand in the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, organised from April 29 ......read more

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