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United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is hosting the QS Africa 2026 Higher Education Forum, organised by the global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 9th and 10th July as
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has completed a landmark multi-year oyster bed mapping survey, delivering the most comprehensive scientific understanding to date of oyster bed distribution across the emirate’s marine waters. With survey design
The UAE has joined the International Science Council (ISC) for the first time, with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) appointed as its national representative, marking a significant step in the country’s engagement with the
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group will host Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time the region-wide data centre conference will take place in the UAE. Organised by the
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and ExxonMobil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the next phase of a collaboration to empower the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and AI- skilled workforce in
HARARE, Zimbabwe, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Entry/Exit System (EES) for biometric border controls, rejecting calls from the aviation sector to suspend the scheme despite travel disruption at airports and border crossings
Alef Education, in collaboration with Microsoft, has successfully delivered a large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Program that has upskilled around 25,000 educators across 710 schools in the UAE. The initiative marks one of the country’s
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive update to the air passenger rights rules in force since 2004, ending more than a decade of legislative deadlock and aiming to simplify compensation procedures while strengthening
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have announced that VDX, the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport, has received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. Officially registered
The Board of Directors of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) convened its first meeting under the new formation on Tuesday, chaired by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. The meeting outlined the
Gold prices eased on Tuesday, trading below a two-week high, with investors awaiting the US Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes for insight into new Chair Kevin Warsh's monetary policy direction. Spot gold fell 0.6 percent
ADNEC Group, the primary driver of Modon’s events, catering and tourism pillar, celebrated its most successful year in 2025, achieving record economic impact and setting new milestones across all six of its business clusters. In
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has received the International Quality Accreditation (IQA), an institutional accreditation awarded by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The distinction adds to the university’s record of
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has revoked the institutional licence and programme accreditation of Ajman-based Horizon University College. This action follows severe and repeated violations of the UAE’s institutional and academic
ADNEC Group, a Modon company, contributed over AED9.2 billion to the UAE economy in 2025, marking its highest economic impact to date and an 8 per cent increase from 2024, reinforcing its global leadership across
The global aviation industry is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders. SITA’s Impact Report 2025 sets out how
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has developed an immersive learning ecosystem that combines artificial intelligence, virtual reality and personalised digital learning support. Designed to enhance language acquisition and strengthen students’ confidence, the ecosystem provides more
The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has reaffirmed the central role of families in the rehabilitation and empowerment of People of Determination, saying parents and guardians are key partners in helping beneficiaries achieve
عربي عربي Link Copied X (formerly Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Zayed National Museum opens applications for AED1m 2026 Research Fund Zayed National Museum has invited researchers from around the world to apply to the 2026
