17 February 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first AI-focused graduate research university, through its Institute of Foundation Models and in collaboration with Cerebras, today announced the launch of SHERKALA, a revolutionary Kazakh Large Language Model (LLM) designed to empower over 13 million Kazakh speakers with the potential of generative AI.
Continue reading Inception and MBZUAI Launch SHERKALA Transforming the Large Language Model Landscape for KazakhstanCategory Archives: Education
AUS Board of Trustees approves strategic framework, leadership appointments and key academic advancements
Sharjah, UAE, February 11, 2025 – The Board of Trustees of American University of Sharjah (AUS), chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, convened on February 9 at Kingfisher Retreat, in Sharjah, to approve key resolutions aimed at advancing the university’s strategic vision, academic excellence and institutional governance.
RIT Dubai and W Motors forge partnership to drive innovation in mobility
University and homegrown mobility solutions provider join forces to advance education, training and R&D
February 06,2025: Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai and W Motors have established a partnership to promote innovation in the mobility sector, through joint initiatives in education, professional training and research and development. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the university and the region’s first manufacturer of high-performance luxury vehicles and mobility solutions provider has been established to align with the UAE’s vision to foster collaboration between academia and the private sector.
Dr. Yousef Al Assaf, RIT Dubai President and Mr. Ralf Debbas Founder & CEO of W Motors
Aiming to advance innovation in the automotive and mobility sectors, the partnership sets a framework for academic-industry research and the incubation of new technologies and solutions. RIT Dubai students will have the opportunity to gain unique insights into the industry through internships and experiential learning, and W Motors employees will have access to customized academic and executive development programs at the university. This goal is to contribute to the growth and skills of future leaders and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Continue reading RIT Dubai and W Motors forge partnership to drive innovation in mobilityRepresentatives from RIT Dubai and W Motors
American University in Dubai partners with University of Pennsylvania to establish new School of Medicine
Collaboration with renowned Perelman School of Medicine to boost healthcare education in the UAE
February 3, 2025, Dubai, UAE: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (Penn Medicine) in establishing the AUD School of Medicine in Dubai. AUD aims to boost medical education in the UAE by drawing on the expertise of Penn Medicine, which is ranked #3 among the United States’ research-intensive medical schools.
Dr. Kyle Long, AUD President and Dr. Glen Gaulton, Vice Dean and Director, Center for Global Health at Penn Medicine, sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of key leaders
The new partnership will see Penn Medicine and AUD collaborate in developing a curriculum for a Doctor of Medicine degree program that employs the best practices of U.S. medical education tailored to the region’s needs. The program will educate and train medical students to become physicians who can deliver world-class healthcare in the UAE. Graduates of the program will advance to be agents of change in the field, both nationally and internationally.
AUD’s 2,000+ students come from 100+ countries to study in one of its six schools. The School of Medicine will be the university’s seventh.
Continue reading American University in Dubai partners with University of Pennsylvania to establish new School of MedicineHabitat Schools Honored with Coding & AI Trailblazer Award at MIT, USA
Ajman, UAE – Habitat Schools, the largest Indian curriculum school group in Ajman, has been recognized as a leader in digital education, receiving the Coding & AI Trailblazer Award at the World Digital Fest Summit held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, on 30th January 2025. This accolade highlights Habitat’s commitment to pioneering innovation in coding and artificial intelligence education.
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