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, 2025The 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, 2025Among 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, 2025The 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“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, 2025Cellist 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, 2025The 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, 2025Among 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, 2025Abu Dhabi’s AI Ecosystem for Global Agricultural Development is based on collaboration between the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), NYU Abu Dhabi and ai71, alongside key international partners including the Gates Foundation, CGIAR, and the World Bank.
Aletihad | December 08, 2025A group of Abu Dhabi-based researchers have come up with a low-cost technology that will make the future of cancer research faster, cheaper, and more accurate. It will also eliminate the need to test cancer medication on people.
Khaleej Times | December 04, 2025