Dubai RTA has announced that it will deploy 368 “smart” buses to transport about 8873 students in 17 schools during the new academic year that begins in September.
Emirates Foundation to create a culture of innovation among UAE youth
Emirates Foundation has announced the renewal of their partnership with BP Exploration and Operating Company, designed to support youth development programmes throughout the UAE.
Saudi Arabia cybersecurity skills to get a boost
The Trend Micro Saudi Academy for Cybersecurity, offered exclusively for Saudi nationals, aims to address the shortage of local expertise needed to keep KSA’s digital space secure.
Abu Dhabi University introduces undergrad IT degree in Dubai campus
Abu Dhabi University is set to offer six new academic bachelor’s programmes in the science and art streams at its Dubai campus during the next academic semester.
UAE innovation ambassadors receive hands-on experience from global universities
The Ministry of Education’s Ambassadors 2018 initiative has reported that over 300 students recently visited six elite universities as “Innovation Ambassadors.”
UAE arms over 600 students with AI skills
“AI is a gateway to building and shaping the future,” said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation.
Female data scientists to help shape Saudi Arabia’s future
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has partnered with the national and international organisations to provide distinguished degrees and certificates for Saudi female students and graduates.
NYU Arabic digital library receives $1.34 million grant
New York University Libraries has received a grant of $1.34 million to support Arabic Collections Online, ACO, a major project to create an open access, digital library of public-domain Arabic language content.
Dubai Future Academy spotlights importance of future tech and innovation
The Dubai Future Academy organised a session entitled ‘Future design: knowledge, technology and prosperity’.
UAE summer programme promotes space science in Australia
The UAE Space Agency has launched a Mars Summer Camp, running from 4th-12th August in Adelaide, Australia, to generate enthusiasm amongst students for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Oman promotes tech education with robotics summer camp
The Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) has reportedly launched the third edition of its summer IT training programme.
DarkMatter, GEMS mould future AI talents
Ajyal Talent Management, part of the DarkMatter Group, has announced the launch of its second artificial intelligence (AI) summer course for students.
UAE’s EGA offers STEM internships to Emirati students
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that it will provide internships for 30 Emirati university and high school students this summer, giving them valuable work experience to enhance their career prospects.
Emirati students gear up to shape UAE’s healthcare sector
The students were congratulated for their inclusion in ‘Future Medical Stars’, and their upcoming trip to the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.