Tech

Cerebras and G42 Unveil World’s Largest Supercomputer for AI Training with 4 exaFLOPs to Fuel a New Era of Innovation

Yhuan Mae 20/07/2023

Sunnyvale, CA— July 20, 2023 – Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, and G42, the UAE-based technology holding group, today announced Condor Galaxy, a network of nine interconnected supercomputers, offering a new approach to AI compute that promises to significantly

Education

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Announces Fifth Round of Grants to Programs that Tackle Refugee Skills Gap and Unemployment

Yhuan Mae 20/06/2023

The Fund has awarded AED 120 million in grants in the last four rounds impacting more than 62,000 vulnerable refugee youth in Jordan, Lebanon, as well as youth from conflict-affected countries residing in the UAE. The Fund, set up in 2018, was extended for an additional period of three years due to the growing number […]

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Royal College of Physicians of Ireland opens examination centre in Bahrain to meet huge Middle East demand for highly qualified medical professionals

Yhuan Mae 20/06/2023

Bahrain, Tuesday 20 June 2023: The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has opened a new clinical examination centre in the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research, Bahrain.  This state-of-the-art facility provides RCPI with an ideal location to conduct its exams and strengthens the partnerships between the Crown Prince Centre for Training […]

Business

London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2023 Calling All Entrepreneurs in the MENA Region

Yhuan Mae 08/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 08 June 2023:       London Business School (LBS) has called on budding entrepreneurs to submit their entries to its second annual MENA Startup Competition, sponsored by Innobayt – the UAE based software development solutions company, ahead of the approaching deadline. Supported by the Institute of Entrepreneurship

Education

Zayed University and The Marketing Society Launch Partnership to Empower Students and Drive Sustainability Goals

Yhuan Mae 30/05/2023

Collaboration with The Marketing Society to drive environmental change. Around 30 students will create content and curate events to progress ESG goals as part of The Marketing Society’s Sustainability Squad. Builds on Zayed University’s increased sustainability focus with new degree program in sustainability. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 May 2023: Zayed University’s

Education

Education experts gather at Zayed University to advance Arabic literacy across Middle East

Yhuan Mae 24/05/2023

200 delegates from 17 countries gather to promote and strengthen the teaching of Arabic language Participants include the World Bank, USAID, UNESCO, and Queen Rania Foundation Representatives of education ministries in several MENA countries in attendance Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23 May 2023: A highly anticipated conference aimed at promoting literacy in the Arabic

Education

Unveiling the Impact of Strategic Philanthropy: Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation Empowerment Efforts Up by 40%

Yhuan Mae 18/05/2023

The Foundation’s Annual Impact Report was officially launched at its fourth ‘Thought Leadership Series’ event held at Capital Club. The event reinforced the ongoing discussion and supported the impact of the strategic philanthropy framework in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A fireside chat between H.E. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi and H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair […]

Education

Zayed University’s Zai Centre unveils an advanced diagnostic tool to assess Arabic language difficulties amongst children aged 6 to 11 years old

Yhuan Mae 12/04/2023

Dubai, UAE, 12 April, 2023 – The Zai Centre at Zayed University has today launched a new diagnostic tool designed to detect Arabic reading difficulties of young children. SARD, or the “Screening Arabic Reading Difficulties” tool, utilizes innovative technology to identify learning gaps and enables schools to make informed decisions on how to tailor their […]

Business

New CCO Appointed at Injazat, a G42 Company, to Boost Digital Transformation and Smart City Offerings

Yhuan Mae 11/04/2023

Ali Nimer has been appointed the new Chief Commercial Officer at Injazat, bringing his customer-centric expertise to deliver innovative solutions for clients and drive company growth. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 11 April 2023: Injazat, a G42 company and the leading player in Digital Transformation and Smart Cities, has announced the appointment of Ali Nimer, a […]

Tech

Injazat Strategic partnership agreement with Micro Focus (now OpenText) to Offer Enhanced Digital Workflows in the Region

Yhuan Mae 06/04/2023

Injazat, a G42 company, is the UAE’s largest provider of Micro Focus software products. The 3-year licensing Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two parties will give Injazat substantial access to Micro Focus’s top-of-the-line software packages   Abu Dhabi, UAE – 6th April 2023: Injazat, an industry-recognized market leader in Digital Transformation,

Education

Zayed University Launches a Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences to Address Environmental and Sustainability Challenges

Yhuan Mae 04/04/2023

Launch coincides with UAE’s Year of Sustainability and COP28 Aims to alleviate growing global demand for environmental specialists Applications now open for first students to start in Fall 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 April 2023 – Zayed University has launched its new Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences, designed to equip graduates […]

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Zayed University Launches UAE’s First Master of Science in Counselling Psychology Program to Address Adult Mental Health Challenges

Yhuan Mae 28/03/2023

Zayed University Launches UAE’s First Master of Science in Counselling Psychology Program to Address Adult Mental Health Challenges Program aligns with UAE Government goals to improve mental health Students will experience mix of theory and on-the-job learning Applications now open for first students to start in Fall 2023   Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 […]

Education

Zayed University appoints new academic leadership to oversee the accelerated delivery of its pioneering new interdisciplinary strategy

Yhuan Mae 20/03/2023

Dubai, 20 March 2023: Zayed University, the UAE’s flagship higher education institution, has appointed Dr Michael Allen as its new Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Dr Allen will oversee the accelerated delivery of Zayed University’s new strategy which is currently being rolled out, as the University continues to transfer its academic offering, in line with […]

Education

Leading start-ups and venture capitalists gather to discuss trends that are shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region

Yhuan Mae 09/03/2023

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 09 March 2023:       Leading entrepreneurs from across the Middle East gathered last week at Jeddah Initiative Hub for a live session titled Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Driving Innovation & Disruption, which was followed by a panel discussion complete with top players in the region, from companies including Careem,

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Business Visionaries Gather for London Business School’s Inaugural Leading Forward Conference in Dubai

Yhuan Mae 08/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 08 March 2023:      Distinguished business leaders from the Gulf and beyond will gather this Friday, 10 March, at the Park Hyatt, Dubai, for the inaugural Leading Forward conference. The conference, organised by London Business School (LBS) and its Gulf Association, will bring together business leaders, academics,

Education

Ministry of Education highlights success of University Consortium for Quality Online Learning (UCQOL) at Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation event

Yhuan Mae 07/03/2023

UCQOL founded by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and nine leading universities in the UAE are working together to develop high-quality online education. Eight blended courses launched, 67 faculty members trained, and over 7500 students benefited in two years, since establishment Dubai, United Arab Emirates – […]

Education

Students at Zayed University gain real world experience at leading global workplaces

Yhuan Mae 27/02/2023

Zayed University’s innovative Partner Challenge program provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge outside the classroom to a real-world challenge proposed by an industry partner Accenture, Coca Cola, CNBC, Goldman Sachs and the Emirates Literature Festival amongst newly confirmed partners 120 companies have participated in the program which can help

Food & Beverage

Bord Bia to Celebrate Decade of Growth in the Middle East at Gulfood 2023

Yhuan Mae 22/02/2023

Note to Editors About Bord Bia Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) is the Irish government agency that manages the promotion, trade development and marketing of the Irish food, drink, and horticulture industry. Headquartered in Dublin, Bord Bia supports the national and international ambitions of Irish food, drink and horticulture businesses through its highly focused

Food & Beverage

Irish Food and Drink Exports to the Middle East reports an All-Time High Valued at 1.4 BN AED

Yhuan Mae 21/02/2023

Note to Editors About Bord Bia Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) is the Irish government agency that manages the promotion, trade development and marketing of the Irish food, drink, and horticulture industry. Headquartered in Dublin, Bord Bia supports the national and international ambitions of Irish food, drink and horticulture businesses through its highly focused

Education GCC UAE

HE Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, receives tour of Zayed University’s Abu Dhabi campus

Yhuan Mae 14/02/2023

Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammad Al Kaabi, President of Zayed University (ZU), Minister of State, received HE Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and an accompanying delegation from ADEK to ZU’s Abu Dhabi campus. The visit included a welcome session where HE Sara Musallam