Emirati AI Experts Lead Discussions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai During NEP-AI Roadshows - emirati experts

Emirati AI Experts Lead Discussions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai During NEP-AI Roadshows

Abu Dhabi/Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16 February 2026 Emirati artificial intelligence experts convened today in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of the NEP-AI roadshows, leading discussions on the priorities shaping the UAE’s AI agenda. The sessions highlighted the role of the National Experts Program Artificial Intelligence track (NEP-AI) in accelerating progress toward the objectives of the UAE National AI Strategy 2031. Held at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi and the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Government Innovation in Dubai, the roadshow events brought together NEP Alumni and community

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Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Having previously teamed up on the doubles court, World No6 Jessica Pegula and US compatriot Desirae Krawczyk swapped forehands for fairways as they reunited for a fun evening at Topgolf Dubai ahead of this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The American duo took part in a precision-based challenge at Dubai’s futuristic driving range, combining sport, entertainment, and friendly competition – all set against the emirate’s striking skyline at Emirates Golf Club. Reflecting on the experience, No4 seed Pegula welcomed the opportunity to switch off for a while ahead of a demanding tournament week: “It was really nice to get a

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Hamdan Foundation Concludes Outreach Visits Across UAE Schools - hamdan foundation

Hamdan Foundation Concludes Outreach Visits Across UAE Schools

Dubai, UAE, Feb 17, 2026: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has concluded a series of outreach visits introducing its educational awards to 300 potential nominees, including students, teachers, and education professionals, across seven schools and scientific complexes in various Emirates. The field-based programme aimed to strengthen quality participation in the current awards cycle. A total of 212 students, 58 teachers, and 30 education professionals benefited from the visits. The sessions focused on presenting award categories, eligibility criteria, and evaluation mechanisms, in addition to clar

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flydubai signs MoU with Emirates Aviation University to launch Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme for Emirati Talent - flyd...

flydubai signs MoU with Emirates Aviation University to launch Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme for Emirati Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 February 2026: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Aviation University to collaborate on the launch of a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme, marking an important initiative in the airline’s long-term commitment to building in-house aviation capabilities and further developing its national workforce. The MoU was signed by Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, and Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, and Mick Hills, Chief Opera

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Make This Ramadan Special: Help Families in Need with Mercato & Emirates Red Crescent - make ramadan

Make This Ramadan Special: Help Families in Need with Mercato & Emirates Red Crescent

This Ramadan, Mercato Shopping Mall welcomes the community to embrace the spirit of generosity, compassion, and togetherness through a heartwarming programme of charitable giving and family-friendly experiences. In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, Mercato is hosting a special Ramadan donation drive dedicated to supporting families in need. Visitors are encouraged to contribute essential items such as clothing, toys, books, and non-perishable food — simple acts of kindness that create meaningful impact. Enhancing the festive atmosphere, the mall will offer a rich calendar of engaging experiences for families and children.

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Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak' and honours the Holy Month - emirates wishes

Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and honours the Holy Month

Dubai, UAE, 16 Feb 2026: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at Boarding Gates For the comfort of all fasting customers, complimentary iftar boxes to help break the fast containing water, laban, a banana, and dates are distributed at select Emirates Boarding Gates during iftar time. Emirates Ramadan me

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