Education Tech

OpenAI launches NextGenAI consortium to boost research and education with AI

Arnold Pinto 27/03/2025 0

With $50 million commitment OpenAI has launched NextGenAI, a pioneering consortium bringing together 15 leading research institutions across the United States and the United Kingdom to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education through the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Education

Emirates launches ‘Aircrafted Kids’ initiative

News Desk 28/02/2025 0

To support education in Africa Emirates has distributed over 1,300 handmade children’s backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft interiors. The initiative, known as ‘Aircrafted Kids by Emirates,’ aims to support education and foster meaningful connections within the communities the Dubai-based airline serves. The distribution commenced in Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Business Education

Maharat launches business masterclass with Toufic Kreidieh

News Desk 22/02/2025 0

To empower Arab entrepreneurs Maharat, an online edutainment platform that allows anyone to learn from the best resource personnel in the Arab world, has launched a new business masterclass led by Toufic Kreidieh, Executive Chairman of Brands for Less Group. Aimed at empowering aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs across the Arab world, the ‘Building and […]

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UN Tourism sees Middle East as education and sports tourism leader

Arnold Pinto 17/02/2025 0

Region is a powerhouse in luxury tourism UN Tourism’s member states from across the Middle East convened in Doha, Qatar, on February 13, 2025, to discuss and shape the sector’s continued growth across the region. The 51st session of the Regional Commission featured high-level delegations from 13 member states, including eight tourism ministers. The gathering […]

Education UAE

Abu Dhabi meeting discusses UAE unification

News Desk 15/12/2024 0

Amidst Middle East topics The inaugural Negotiating in the Middle East Conference was hosted at INSEAD’s Middle East campus in partnership with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The event saw a full day of engaging discussions featuring speakers and panellists who delved into pivotal topics on negotiation in the Middle East, including UAE unification, negotiating for […]

Business Education

78% of business schools integrate AI into their curricula

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

Per the latest GMAC report A new Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report reveals that 78% of business schools have incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their curricula or learning experiences. The study highlights the growing importance of AI in education as business schools worldwide seek to prepare students for a rapidly changing business

Education Space UAE

Space42 introduces space technology to UAE students

Arnold Pinto 20/11/2024 0

As part of an educational campaign Space42, an Abu Dhabi-based space tech company, and the UAE Ministry of Education have launched an educational campaign designed to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts ahead of the Q4 launch of Space42’s next-generation mobility system, the Thuraya 4 satellite. The initiative invites

Education Events

Global STEM Education Confex takes place in Dubai

News Desk 02/11/2024 0

From November 6 to 7, 2024 IBEForuM will host the 11th edition of the Global STEM Education Conference from November 6 to 7, 2024, at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Global STEM Education Confex in Dubai is set to be a crucial event, bringing together leaders and experts from around […]

Education Interviews

Zurich: Parents in UAE should opt for higher education savings plans

Arnold Pinto 05/10/2024 0

Majority still use traditional savings methods The global higher education savings market is valued at over $2.7 trillion, with significant growth driven by rising tuition costs and increasing demand for higher education. With the cost of higher education rising globally, more parents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are starting to focus on securing a […]

Education Space

Orbital Space is go for the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2024 0

In partnership with Astrobotic Orbital Space, a Dubai-based aerospace company, has unveiled the Orbital Space Lunar Programme, representing what is said to be the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission. In collaboration with Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US-headquartered space exploration and technology development company, the pioneering

Education Saudi Arabia

KAUST commissions new regional-class research vessel

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024 0

RV Thuwal II will explore the Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has agreed with Freire Shipyards to construct a new regional-class research vessel, RV Thuwal II. The ship will be built at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. RV Thuwal II […]

Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]

Education

Gresham College launches 2024-2025 free lecture programme

News Desk 23/07/2024 0

Topics range from space to music A new season of enlightening free lectures will commence this September in central London, promising a diverse array of topics ranging from celestial exploration to the intricacies of the human brain. Gresham College in Holborn has curated over 100 talks featuring renowned experts in their respective fields. The lineup […]

Education Space

University of Porto unveils aerospace engineering degree programme

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2024 0

Admissions open on July 22, 2024 The University of Porto is launching a new bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, marking a significant expansion in higher education offerings within Portugal’s space sector. Following in the footsteps of other Portuguese institutions like Aveiro and Minho, the new programme at the University of Porto’s Faculty of Engineering

Education Health

Cambridge mathematicians unveil project to decode infectious diseases

PR News Desk 05/03/2024 0

Initiative aimed at students aged 11 to 14 Mathematicians from the University of Cambridge have launched a comprehensive set of resources aimed at helping students and teachers comprehend the vital role mathematics plays in combating infectious diseases. Named the ‘Contagious Maths’ project, this educational endeavour is spearheaded by Professor Julia Gog from Cambridge’s

Business Education UAE

7 Mustaqbalkom trainees graduate in the UAE

PR News Desk 05/03/2024 0

Richemont initiative preps Emiratis for luxury sector role Richemont Group has announced the graduation of the first cohort from its Mustaqbalkom Trainee Programme in the United Arab Emirates. This unique initiative, meaning ‘your future’ in Arabic, is a stepping stone for Emirati bachelor’s and master’s graduates to explore diverse career options within the prestigious

Education Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality holds interviews at UAE careers event

PR News Desk 25/09/2023 0

Dubai Municipality conducted over 60 immediate interviews for applicants under its ‘Future Talents’ programme for scholarships and the ‘Pioneers initiative for qualifying freshmen graduates. The interviews were conducted during the Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined Ru’ya, one of the significant recruitment, educational, and training events for UAE citizens

Education

Arbitration process unveiled for educational research award

PR News Desk 25/09/2023 0

The Duba-based Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the launch of the arbitration process for the ‘Hamdan – ALECSO Award for Distinguished Educational Research’. The award aims to encourage educational professionals in the Arab world to engage in academic research and shed light on successful educational

Education Events

Female scientists in GCC region celebrate a decade of success

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Programme, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, celebrated a decade of empowering female scientists from the GCC in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and computer science, and who have blazed trails and are changing the landscape of scientific

Education

IIT Bombay and Washington University EMBA programme admissions open

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis (USA) have announced admission to the 9th batch of their prestigious joint Executive MBA programme (EMBA). The exhaustive and immersive 18-month EMBA course, designed for tomorrow’s leaders to harness the power of globalisation and digital transformation, will commence in