Liwa University’s new 30-credit Master’s program, based at its Abu Dhabi campus, prepares students for roles like AI Consultant and Data Engineer, with both thesis and industry-project tracks available starting Fall 2026.
Ajman University’s ninth annual Research Day brought together innovative student projects spanning diverse academic disciplines, reinforcing the university’s growing research profile in the region.
Abu Dhabi University’s flagship research competition has become one of the region’s largest, drawing over 1,350 student submissions from 71 universities across the world. The event highlights the growing scale of undergraduate research collaboration across the UAE’s higher education landscape.
American University of Ras Al Khaimah held its first-ever Biotechnology Conference, drawing over 330 participants for sessions spanning genomics, AI in precision medicine, and regenerative medicine, bridging biosciences and industry.
American University in the Emirates’ research competition drew submissions from institutions across 13 countries, with AUE’s own entries growing tenfold year-on-year, a strong signal of the university’s expanding research culture.
American University in Dubai’s AI Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center launched its first AI hackathon, giving students a hands-on platform to build and pitch AI-driven solutions.
Al Ain University hosted its CyberX CTF Competition under the patronage of the UAE Cyber Security Council, bringing together 36 students across 14 teams from six universities to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges, alongside a capstone showcase of 22 student projects.
A Heriot-Watt University Dubai student team became the first from the GCC to win the Real World AI Award at the prestigious Formula Student UK competition, showcasing the region’s growing strength in applied AI engineering.
Emirates Aviation University’s 36th graduation ceremony saw 379 students join the aviation workforce, with the university reporting a 94% employability rate and over 26,500 graduates to date.
Canadian University Dubai launched a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, built around the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, equipping students with skills in machine learning, computer vision, and responsible AI.
