RTA Launches “Executive Leadership” Programme in Partnership with the University of Arizona - launches executive

RTA Launches “Executive Leadership” Programme in Partnership with the University of Arizona

Programme features applied modules and case studies drawn from global best practices Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 21st January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the University of Arizona, has launched the “Executive Leadership” Programme. The programme aims to develop the skills of executive leaders and directors, empower them to make strategic decisions, and enhance execution efficiency. It aligns with the rapid global transformations in the smart mobility sector and emphasises RTA’s ongoing commitment to developing national leadership and strengthening future readiness. The

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EAU's 36th graduation ceremony welcomes 379 skilled professionals into the aviation workforce - eau's graduation

EAU’s 36th graduation ceremony welcomes 379 skilled professionals into the aviation workforce

26,500 graduated to date with an employability of 94% 13 January 2026, Dubai, UAE: At its glittering 36th graduation, Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated the accomplishments of a highly skilled class of 379 students. More than 26,500 students have graduated from EAU to date with the university boasting a 94% employability rate, demonstrating its ongoing contribution to the aviation and technology talent pipeline. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chancellor of the EAU conferred the graduates with their well-earned certificates. He said: “As the

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Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative - dubai future

Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced its support for 26 research projects led by 14 universities and academic institutions in Dubai, marking the conclusion of the second cycle of Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative. The Initiative forms part of Dubai RDI Program under the Dubai RDI Ecosystem, which was formed as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation. The Ecosystem is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation and

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British Council launches new UAE initiative to champion women leaders in education - british council

British Council launches new UAE initiative to champion women leaders in education

New programme launched in partnership with the British Embassy in the UAE as part of the British Council’s Alumni UK initiative First event in a series hosted at Middlesex University Dubai under the theme ‘Women Leading Education: Inspiration, Impact & Global Learning Participation from leading UAE universities, including Middlesex University Dubai, Khalifa University and Heriot-Watt University Dubai, as well as The Dawood Foundation and members of the Alumni UK community 11 December 2025 The British Council, in partnership with the British Embassy in the UAE, has launched a new initiative to champion women leaders in education

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Congratulates Professor Abbas El Gamal for Winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Engineering and Technology Award

Dubai, 09 December 2025: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Abbas El Gamal on recieving the Great Arab Minds 2025 award in the Engineering and Technology category. His Highness highlighted the importance of Arab innovators in advancing engineering and technology, strengthening the region’s development, and contributing to global scientific progress. In a post on X, His Highness said: “As we do every year to honour Arab researchers and innovators through Great Arab Minds, and after receiving thousands of nominations, we announce th

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UAE-based AMU alumni retrospect Sir Syed's iconoclastic vision to rekindle the current education system at a grand event i...

UAE-based AMU alumni retrospect Sir Syed’s iconoclastic vision to rekindle the current education system at a grand event in Sharjah

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) alumni group in the UAE marked a memorable celebration of Sir Syed Day on Saturday (22 November), at Hotel Holiday International, Sharjah (UAE), marking the 208th birth anniversary of AMU’s visionary founder. In present times, the relationship between India and the UAE touches new heights through a strategic partnership across economic, geopolitical, and cultural spheres. This year’s Sir Syed Day event was also in line with unprecedented bonding between the two great nations. The UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and second-largest export destination. PM Modi has visited the UAE seven times ove

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European Union and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi celebrate the First Jean Monnet Chair in the Gulf - european union

European Union and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi celebrate the First Jean Monnet Chair in the Gulf

United Arab Emirates- Abu Dhabi, 25 November – The Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) proudly announce the establishment of Bridging Horizons Jean Monnet Chair, marking the first such Chair in the Gulf region. Funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme, the Jean Monnet Chair recognises leading scholars who excel in teaching and research on European integration. By awarding this Chair to Dr Julia Motte-Baumvol, Associate Professor at SUAD, the European Union acknowledges both the excellence of her work and the importance of developing a long-term academic

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Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Announces the Winners of the 2025 Medical Awards

Honouring Ceremony on 29 January at Etihad Museum Dubai, UAE, 24 November 2025: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the results of the 2025 Medical Awards, in which ten (10) institutions, specialists, and researchers won across various regional and local categories. His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Foundation, stated: “We are pleased that the outcomes of the Medical Awards reflect continuous growth in the distinguished efforts to advance services in the medical sector. At the Foundation, we remain committed to highlighting best practices in the

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