Category Archives: Education

MBZUAI to showcase AI innovation at Machines Can See 2025 with expert speakers and live demos

Dubai, UAE, April 22, 2025: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will participate as an official partner at Machines Can See 2025 (MCS 2025), taking place April 23–24 during Dubai AI Week. The event, hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, will gather more than 2,000 experts and enthusiasts focused on building a safer, more sustainable world through AI.

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GETEX 2025 – UAE’s premier higher education event back with the 41ST edition.

Dubai, UAE – April 22, 2025 – The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), the region’s most established student recruitment platform, returns from April 30 to May 2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Supported by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), GETEX 2025 is set to deliver yet another impactful experience for students and families exploring higher education options.

New for GETEX this year will be interactive workshops in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics giving students a unique, hands-on experience with future-focused disciplines. Running through the three days of the event, these immersive sessions will give students the opportunity to explore potential career paths and develop critical skills alongside educators and industry experts.

Country Pavilions featuring institutions and government boards will be present from Malaysia, India, Pakistan and the CIS countries, offering students direct access to varied study options and scholarship programs to make informed decisions.

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Thumbay International Research Grant 1st Cycle Concludes with Resounding Success:

Thumbay International Research Grant 1st Cycle Concludes with Resounding Success: 192 Applications from 34 Universities, 14 Projects Awarded at Grand Ceremony in Ajman

Ajman, UAE– Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, celebrated the outstanding success of the inaugural Thumbay International Research Grant (TIRG)at a grand award ceremony held on April 15, 2025, coinciding with GMU’s Annual Research Day. The groundbreaking initiative, supported by Thumbay Group UAE, attracted global attention for its mission to drive impactful healthcare research through international collaboration and innovation.

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AUS and Al Akhawayn University partner to advance Arabic scholarship and ethical AI

Strategic partnership supports joint research, academic exchange and the development of global platforms for Arabic language, literature and pedagogy

Rabat, Morocco – April 17, 2025 – American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) marked a new chapter in international academic cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 16 at the Central Bank of Morocco in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS; and His Excellency Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al Maghrib and Chairman of the AUI Board of Trustees. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework focused on Arabic and Islamic studies, language pedagogy, digital humanities and emerging technologies—promoting cultural exchange, joint research and academic partnerships rooted in shared heritage and future-focused goals.

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American University in Dubai launches bachelor’s degrees in artificial intelligence and gaming

Programs unveiled at Education for Employment Conference aim to build capacity in key sectors

April 16th, 2025, Dubai, UAE: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced the launch of two new programs aimed at building capacity in the UAE’s artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming sectors, to support the UAE’s ambitious plans for global leadership in the fields. The Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development and a new concentration in AI in Business were unveiled during the 2025 Education for Employment Conference, staged under the theme ‘Innovate & Play: Navigating the Future of AI & Gaming’.

(L to R) Modhar Khan, Dr Kyle Long, Faisal Kazim, Sophie Boutros, Dr. Assaad Farah, Cynthia Samaha

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