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Researcher from RIT Dubai sets out new framework for academic integrity in the era of AI

Study proposes eight strategies to enhance ethical learning practices

January 09,2025: Dubai, UAE: An academic from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai is among a team of researchers that has proposed a new framework to promote academic integrity in the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Associate Professor and Chair of Business and Management, Dr. Panagiotis Kokkalis, was one of ten scholars who contributed to the study, which outlines eight strategic measures to support ethical learning within higher education.

Dr. Panagiotis Kokkalis, Associate Professor and Chair of Business and Management, RIT Dubai

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Canadian University Dubai students develop award-winning taxi management system

AI-powered innovation aims to enhance efficiency and safety of transport services in Dubai

January 07,2025 : Dubai, UAE: A team of engineering students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has created an innovative AI-powered management system to enhance the efficiency and safety of taxi services in Dubai. The new technology, known as SmartTranspo, won the prize for ‘Best Implementation Champion’ at the Alibaba Cloud/AI and RTA Hackathon 2024, staged recently in Dubai. In addition to $10,000 in Alibaba Cloud credit and a $3,000 cash prize, the team has earned the opportunity to participate in next year’s international hackathon in China.

An AI-powered management system created by a 
team of CUD engineering students to enhance the efficiency and safety of taxi services in Dubai won the prize for ‘Best Implementation Champion’ at the Alibaba Cloud/AI and RTA Hackathon

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Innovative Ideas and Global Collaboration Take Centre Stage at LUMS Annual Conference

Lahore, Pakistan — Governance and inclusion play a crucial role in building resilient and equitable societies. This theme brought together leading voices from around the world for the third Pathways to Development Conference, held recently at LUMS, one of Pakistan’s premier academic institutions. A hallmark of this annual conference is its ability to connect academic insights with policymaking.

Panels and discussions aim to bring together scholars and decision-makers to exchange evidence-based ideas and explore practical solutions to complex issues. The sessions are designed to offer various perspectives on crafting policies rooted in research and real-world impact.

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Pearson Releases Global English Proficiency Report 2024: Essential Insights for Business Leaders and Talent Decision Makers

Dubai UAE, January 6, 2025 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, proudly announces the release of the Pearson Global English Proficiency Report 2024. This comprehensive report provides invaluable insights into global English proficiency levels and spotlights regional trends in the Middle East, India, the Philippines, Japan, Egypt, Colombia, and Europe. It is an essential resource for business leaders and talent decision-makers looking to leverage English proficiency in hiring and learning and development (L&D) strategies.

As the global business landscape becomes increasingly interconnected, English proficiency remains a critical skill for workforce competitiveness. The Pearson Global English Proficiency Report 2024 aggregates and analyzes data from approximately 750,000 out of the millions of English language tests conducted worldwide, offering a detailed snapshot of current skill levels and emerging trends.

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