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2025

• NYU Abu Dhabi expands AI research, education initiatives

  New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has intensified its focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) through new educational programmes and research initiatives, aligning with the UAE’s goal of achieving global leadership in the sector and its National Strategy for AI 2031.

  Aletihad | October 18, 2025
• UAE art guide: 19 museum and gallery exhibitions to see

  The individual components in Ala Younis’s works are small – tin soldiers, dioramas and archival materials – but the way they come together, as a constellation of stories touching upon mythmaking, urban planning and societal perception, is monumental.

  The National | October 17, 2025
• From Egypt's High Dam to the Baghdad Gymnasium, Ala Younis maps history and power in Abu Dhabi show

  Past of a Temporal Universe is running at the NYUAD Art Gallery until January 18.

  The National | October 06, 2025
• Automation, robotics, digital twins drive smart future of rail networks

  Under its memorandum of understanding with Etihad Rail, NYUAD has developed autonomous robots for inspection and asset management, according to research scientist Nikolaos Evangeliou.

  Aletihad | October 03, 2025
• Is speaking in Arabic losing ground with young Arabs?

  In many Middle Eastern homes across the UAE, conversations start and end with the same anxious question: “Are the children learning Arabic? How is their Arabic? Do you know any good Arabic language tutors?” This isn’t just about language proficiency, it’s about preserving identity, memory and connection.

  The National | October 03, 2025
• How countries have joined forces to avoid star wars as US and China race to the Moon

  UAE leads efforts for cosmic co-operation as Nasa sets sights on lunar mission next year

  The National | October 02, 2025
• Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2026 Applications are now open

  Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2026, presented by New York University Abu Dhabi, in partnership with The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), was established to nurture artistic talent in the United Arab Emirates.

  Aletihad | October 02, 2025
• Philadelphia 76ers relish chance to face New York Knicks in 'amazing' Abu Dhabi ahead of NBA season

  NBA Abu Dhabi Games returns this week with double-header at Etihad Arena on Yas Island

  The National | September 30, 2025