100 Emirati women empowered to excel in Artificial Intelligence
June 17,2025: Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has hosted the graduation of the NOMU Al Ghurair Women in AI program, in collaboration with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and the pioneering educational institution, ZAKA. The event recognised the achievements of 70 Emirati & Arab women who successfully completed the 20-week AI Certification program with ZAKA, which was established to increase the skills capacity in artificial intelligence and machine learning in the UAE.
Graduates of the NOMU Al Ghurair Women in AI program receive their certificates
Study aids the detection of riskware to help reduce cyberattacks
A research project led by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has provided critical insights into Android’s malware ecosystem, to help boost security and protect users from cyberattacks.
The project is expected to help improve the detection and prevention of cyber threats and raise awareness among users on how they can better safeguard their devices.
RIT Dubai Professor of Computing Security, Dr. Mohammed Al Ani’s research looks at riskware, which is one of the major security challenges for Android systems
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.
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
New graduate program to prepare next generation of technology leaders
June 25,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program. The new graduate degree is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to transition from management to leadership in the context of rapid technological advances in the workplace.
RIT Dubai has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, the program focuses on tech innovations and their impact on leadership. It will enable participants to develop the mindset to foresee emerging trends and build responsive strategies that create new business opportunities. The new degree addresses an emerging market need for leaders who have the capacity to establish a working environment that encourages innovation and empowers teams to embrace a technology-driven future.
Dr. Panagiotis Kokkalis, Associate Professor and Chair of Business and Management at RIT Dubai
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation is unique in its combination of the two disciplines ,which are traditionally taught as separate degree programs. Through practice-based learning, the course supports students to develop critical business skills, such as negotiation and ethical decision making, while unlocking their creative talent through lessons in design thinking and leading innovation. Participants can also explore entrepreneurship and business start-up as part of the curriculum.
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