Author: Editorial team

It began with a simple question: how do we see the student who never shows up in any spreadsheet? Today, UAE-based AnaAkhtar — the first Arabic platform purpose-built to support the school counsellor — presented the outcomes of two years of field implementation and validation at “Educational Technology in Educational Counseling and Well-Being,” held in collaboration with the University of Jordan. The results mark the platform’s transition from field validation to institutional adoption. Following implementation in private schools, public-school deployment through its collaboration with the University of Jordan, and early adoption by educational institutions, AnaAkhtar is preparing for expansion into…

Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, EMEA East, Veeam. MEA leads EMEA in sovereignty execution but faces critical visibility gaps across complex ecosystems. DUBAI — New research from Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, reveals that organisations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are taking a deliberate and disciplined approach to AI adoption, prioritising data sovereignty, operational control, and cyber resilience to build trusted AI and data foundations as they accelerate digital transformation initiatives.   While AI remains a strategic priority across the region, MEA organisations are demonstrating a stronger commitment to governance and data control than many…

FUJAIRAH, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the University of Fujairah, where he was received by Saeed Mohammed Al Raqbani, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Fujairah, and Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim, President of the University of Fujairah, along with a number of university officials and members of the academic and administrative staff. The visit formed part of the University of Fujairah’s efforts to strengthen engagement with national leaders and showcase its academic and research achievements, development projects, and its role in preparing…

Effective Thursday, June 25, Filipinos traveling to the UAE using their Philippine passports and possessing a valid visa, residence permit, or Green Card issued by the US, Australia, Singapore, EU member states, and some other countries shall be eligible for a visa-on-arrival by the UAE, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Wednesday. Source: Khaleej Times

As the world marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23, four women working across engineering, maintenance, and logistics roles in Dubai are sharing their experiences in a field that has long been dominated by men. At Keolis MHI, 48 women engineers work across a range of technical disciplines, contributing to the operation and maintenance of one of the UAE’s most important transport networks. Their roles range from train maintenance and power systems to logistics planning and technical documentation, highlighting the growing presence of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. This year’s International Women in Engineering…

SHARJAH, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Executive Education and Professional Development has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Global Centre for AI Excellence (GCAIE) to build national AI capability and support the growth of the AI economy across government and enterprise sectors. The agreement was signed by Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Dr. Yousef Saadeh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GCAIE, in the presence of senior executives from both institutions. Under the agreement, AUS Executive Education and GCAIE will jointly develop a portfolio of executive education programs, professional certifications…

DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place from 14th to 17th September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community at a pivotal time for the sector, underlining confidence in Dubai’s ability to maintain business continuity, operational excellence, and global connectivity. The revised dates for ATM 2026 reflect a measured, collaborative approach focused on supporting the global…

DUBAI, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant, a milestone in EGA’s growth in low carbon aluminium and the development of the UAE’s circular economy. The inauguration was attended by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD); EGA’s Chairman Homaid Al Shimmari; EGA’s Vice Chairman Saeed Al Tayer, and members of EGA’s Board and senior management team. Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said,…

TORONTO, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Croatia secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match. Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute, finishing from close range after a cross from Josip Stanisic. Panama created several chances and came close to scoring, but Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made a number of important saves to keep a clean sheet. The result gives Croatia their first win of the tournament and eliminates Panama from the competition with one group match remaining. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — A new report by HSBC has revealed that investors in the UAE are among the world’s most enthusiastic adopters of artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI, using them to conduct research and generate ideas related to finance and investment decisions. However, they continue to prefer expert professional advice when it comes to making final decisions. The findings, published in HSBC’s report titled The Human-AI Advantage, are based on a survey of 9,993 affluent and high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, including 703 investors in the UAE. The report points to the emergence of a new…