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Under patronage of UAE President, Theyab bin Zayed attends Khalifa University 2026 graduation ceremony

ABU DHABI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s 2026 graduation ceremony, held over two days, during which 1,066 graduates were awarded Bachelor’s, Master’s, MD and PhD degrees. H.H. […]

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Khalifa University hosts UAE-Japan Industry-Academia Collaboration Steering Board meeting

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ) have hosted the 2026 UAE-Japan Industry-Academia Collaboration Steering Board meeting in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Japan in science, technology, and innovation. Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of […]

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University of Sharjah organises workshops on Metaverse during Xposure 2026

SHARJAH, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — The College of Communication at the University of Sharjah (UoS) participated in the 10th Xposure International Photography and Film Festival 2026 by hosting a series of workshops focused on interactive content production and virtual reality (VR). The sessions were designed to introduce students and festivalgoers to the stages of […]

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University of Sharjah conference explores AI role in supporting Arabic language

SHARJAH, 30th January, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the University of Sharjah (UOS) will organise the second Sharjah International Conference on the Arabic Language next Wednesday, February 4th. The conference, titled “Artificial Intelligence in the Service of the […]

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Khalifa University launches first AI and Cybersecurity Winter School with Google.org support

ABU DHABI, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced 270 participants attended the inaugural Winter School on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. Organised with support from Google.org, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and CyberE71, the event marks a critical extension of one of the most comprehensive Cybersecurity Seminars Program […]

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence launches second edition of ‘K2 Think’

ABU DHABI, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) — G42, Cerebras Systems and the Institute of Foundation Models at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) on Tuesday launched the second edition of the K2 Think model. The new advanced reasoning system, which includes 70 billion parameters, is built on the K2-V2 base model, the Institute’s […]

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University of Sharjah tops UAE universities in 4 disciplines in Times Global Ranking 2026

SHARJAH, 26th January, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) continues its string of local and global achievements with outstanding results in the Times Higher Education (THE) subject rankings for 2026, topping UAE institutions across four key fields. According to the latest rankings, the University sustained its top local ranking in the social sciences […]

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Researchers from Khalifa University named Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30

ABU DHABI, 26th January, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced a faculty, four PhD students and a Postdoctoral Fellow have been named among the prestigious Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 in the Science and Technology category, reinforcing the University’s status as a leading institution fostering talent […]

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi declares 2026 ‘Year of AI’ at MARIS-AI

ABU DHABI, 22nd January, 2026 (WAM) — Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), has officially declared 2026 as its ‘Year of AI,’ marking a major institutional commitment to embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) across education, research and public engagement. Guided by the slogan, “Choose AI, Choose Critical Thinking,” the initiative positions AI as a tool to enhance […]

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Khalifa University showcases climate action leadership at World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

DAVOS, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, presented the University’s achievements in climate action and sustainability in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. He also engaged with leaders of world […]

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First Emirati appointed professor at New York University

DUBAI, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) — Ambassador Professor Abdulsalam Al Madani has become the first Emirati to be appointed as a professor at New York University in the United States, in recognition of his distinguished academic, scientific and professional contributions. Dr Al Madani holds the position of the Roving Ambassador for the GCC Region at […]