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UAE National Orchestra takes a bow as it ends Season One on a high note
Taking place at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi on Monday, June 8, the UAENO presents an evening celebrating musical exchange and shared artistry with maestro Xu Zhong, one of China’s most distinguished conductors and pianists.
Aletihad |
June 08, 2026
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The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi presents a festival of music, dance and cinema in Season 12
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi has unveiled its lineup of artists for its upcoming 12th season.
Aletihad |
June 05, 2026
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UAE art guide: 6 museum and gallery exhibitions to see, from Baghdad Modern Art Group to Juma Al Haj
Current highlights include the final week of All Manner of Experiments: Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group at NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery.
The National |
June 03, 2026
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Four UAE universities rise in global rankings amid stronger research performance
The latest edition of the CWUR rankings places Khalifa University at the top among UAE institutions, followed by United Arab Emirates University, University of Sharjah, and New York University Abu Dhabi.
Khaleej Times |
June 01, 2026
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NYU Abu Dhabi launches AI-powered sign language translation system
NYU Abu Dhabi on Tuesday launched ChatSign, a commercially ready artificial intelligence (AI) system that delivers a step-change in real-time communication for sign language users.
Emirates News Agency |
May 19, 2026
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UAE's publishing ecosystem helps Arabic titles find global readers, say experts
Chip Rossetti, Editorial Director of the Library of Arabic Literature book series at NYU Abu Dhabi, agrees that the challenge is not only making Arabic books available in translation, but keeping them visible within the systems that lead to rights deals, publishing decisions and international circulation.
Aletihad |
May 18, 2026
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NMSS awards funding to 4 research projects driving multiple sclerosis research
At New York University Abu Dhabi, Dr. Youssef Idaghdour is leading the HEAL MS study, which explores how culturally adapted lifestyle medicine interventions such as nutrition, movement, and stress management may influence biological markers and overall wellbeing in people living with MS.
Emirates News Agency |
May 18, 2026
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Abu Dhabi-based researchers identify hidden protein behind weight loss struggles
Findings show that sometimes fat cells, instead of developing normally, grow much larger than they should and accumulate far more lipids inside them.
Khaleej Times |
May 08, 2026
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Abu Dhabi scientists' invention restores sense of touch to keyhole surgery
As more operations are carried out using keyhole or minimally invasive methods, the technology could prove increasingly useful. It could also be adapted for telesurgery, which enables surgeons to operate on patients on the other side of the world.
The National |
May 08, 2026
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UAE weather experts explain the country’s extreme summer heat
The UAE gets extremely hot and humid during summer due to a combination of its geographical location in the subtropical desert belt, the Indian Monsoon Low that extends its influence westward, and the Arabian Gulf's warm waters which provide abundant moisture.
Gulf News |
May 07, 2026
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NYU Abu Dhabi study reveals how DNA organisation in cells drives obesity and metabolic health
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have found that DNA organisation inside cells directly influences how the body stores fat and uses energy, offering new insight into obesity and metabolic health.
Abu Dhabi Media Office |
May 06, 2026
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UAE launches Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships scheme
Academic programmes offered under the scholarships focus on strengthening analytical capabilities, understanding global economic shifts and applying artificial intelligence to support government decision-making. The programmes are delivered in collaboration with global institutions including the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, New York University Abu Dhabi, Georgetown University and the University of Oxford.
The National |
May 01, 2026
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New UAE farming tech cuts energy by 60% and saves water
ٌesearchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have completed a study on developing more sustainable crops.
The research focused on the importance of protecting wild fruit trees and using their genetic diversity to improve future agriculture.
Gulf News |
April 22, 2026
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Why Earth Day is as much about exploring space as it is about preserving our planet
Our work at NYU Abu Dhabi has focused on the processes behind Mars’s atmospheric and water loss, and on the possibility that, if life ever emerged there, it may have retreated below the surface.
The National |
April 21, 2026
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Levels of microplastics in waters off Abu Dhabi are higher than expected, researchers say
When Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and UAE University researchers tested seawater and sediments at dozens of locations, including near offshore islands that see little human activity, all were found to contain microplastics, which may include fibres from materials and tiny fragments from the breakdown of larger plastics.
The National |
April 09, 2026
