Daily Archives: July 8, 2025

Education

RIT Dubai study shows  improvement in academic performance with integration of AI and robotics

Research demonstrates positive impact of personalized robotic tutoring in elementary education

July 08, 2025: Dubai, UAE: A study conducted by researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has revealed the positive impact of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into education at elementary school level. The groundbreaking project used a personalized AI-powered robot to interact with students directly, resulting in an average 8% improvement in academic performance, versus outcomes from human teaching. Led by Dr. Jinane Mounsef, Chair of the university’s Electrical Engineering and Computing Sciences Department, the research highlighted the potential of personalization in robotic tutoring in a real-world educational setting.

Dr Jinane Mounsef, Chair of RIT Dubai’s Electrical Engineering and Computing Sciences Department

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Technologies

Microsoft Appoints Amr Kamel as General Manager, UAE

Kamel to succeed Naim Yazbeck, who will assume the role of President of Middle East & Africa at Microsoft

July 7, 2025; Dubai, UAE – Microsoft is pleased to announce the appointment of Amr Kamel as General Manager, UAE, effective July 1, 2025.

Amr Kamel

A respected and seasoned executive with nearly 20 years of experience at Microsoft, Kamel brings deep regional expertise, strategic acumen, and a strong track record of delivering business transformation and innovation at scale. In his new role, he will lead Microsoft’s efforts to support the UAE’s national digital and AI priorities, foster sustainable economic growth, and empower customers, partners, and developers to realize the full potential of cloud and Artificial Intelligence.

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Food & Dining

Olive Rock Partners Invests in Influential Minority Stake in Shrimp Nation, a Leading Homegrown Saudi Dining Brand

Strategic partnership to accelerate Food & Beverage innovation and leverage Shrimp Nation’s strong Saudi presence driving regional and global expansion

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 08 July, 2025 – Shrimp Nation, a Saudi homegrown Food & Beverage (“F&B”) brand, and one of the fastest-growing seafood restaurant concepts in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with private equity firm Olive Rock Partners (“Olive Rock”), marking a major milestone in its growth strategy. Olive Rock has acquired a 30% stake in the business, setting the stage for significant regional and global expansion.

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