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2025

• New UAE study explains what triggers extreme summer heat in the Arabian Gulf

  A new study from the Mubadala ACCESS Center at NYU Abu Dhabi has revealed why some summers in the Arabian Gulf become unusually hot, triggering marine heatwaves that can threaten coral reefs, fisheries and coastal ecosystems.

  Gulf News | December 29, 2025
• Sixteen of UAE's most memorable exhibitions this year, ranging from intricate tatreez to colossal chandeliers

  The individual components in Ala Younis’s works are small – tin soldiers, dioramas, archival documents – but the way they come together, as a constellation of stories threading personal, societal and historical narratives, is monumental.

  The National | December 26, 2025
• Six young Emiratis named in Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list

  Among the Emiratis recognised this year is Safiya Alhashmi, 25, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, where she leads the Khalil Lab.  Alhashmi co-developed a patent-pending photoreactor technology that destroys PFAS "forever chemicals" at the molecular level. The system achieves a 99.8% elimination rate without generating secondary pollutants and has already been licensed for commercial use by Coflux Purification.

  Aletihad | December 25, 2025
• https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/abu-dhabi-ai-network-support-farmers-climate-hit-regions?_refresh=true

  The initiative brings together Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), NYU Abu Dhabi, ai71, and the CGIAR AI Hub — institutions that collectively span research, product development, and field deployment.

  Khaleej Times | December 21, 2025
• Expanded UAE ban on single-use plastic products to begin in January

  “By building on earlier successes, such as the plastic bag ban that drastically reduced usage, the UAE is pioneering a model of sustained climate action,” Antonios Vouloudis, senior director of sustainability and stewardship at NYU Abu Dhabi, told The National.

  “This new ban will encourage the use of reusable alternatives, foster innovation in sustainable materials, and demonstrate that economic development can go hand in hand with environmental stewardship."

  The National | December 16, 2025
• Abu Dhabi Festival 2026: Jon Batiste, Hauser, Dhafer Youssef and American Ballet Theatre to perform

  Cellist Elham Al Marzooqi will perform pieces that span classical and contemporary compositions. She will touch upon the various elements and capabilities of the cello as an instrument, while also exhibiting her technical prowess and knowledge of Arab musical history.

  The National | December 11, 2025
• New lens on global finance: Abu Dhabi launches debut future-focused competitiveness index

  The Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi unveiled the inaugural Financial Centre Competitiveness Index (FCCI) during the Global Markets Summit at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) on Tuesday.

  The National | December 09, 2025
• Global AI Show commences in Abu Dhabi, spotlighting rapid transformation in key sectors

  Among the participants is the Center for AI and Robotics (CAIR) at New York University Abu Dhabi, which showcased their research in multidisciplinary robotics and autonomous systems.

  Aletihad | December 09, 2025