In the News 2022

In the News 2022

• MoCCAE highlights role of UAE Climate Change Research Network

  The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) organised an awareness session on the UAE Climate Change Research Network (CCRN).

  UAE Barq | November 26, 2022
• Filling the banks: Is fintech leveling the playing field for small businesses in the Middle East?

  Financial service companies are filling a gap, industry players say, especially as traditional financial institutions have been slow to innovate and understand customer needs and demands.

  Fast Company Middle East | November 25, 2022
• UAE researcher helps to unravel secrets of vast planet 700 light years away

  An Abu Dhabi researcher has told of her excitement after helping to shed new light on a distant planet that has striking parallels to Earth, despite dwarfing it in size.

  The National | November 25, 2022
• How did color patterns in frogs and toads evolve?

  A team of scientists led by the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has recently shed more light on the evolution of color patterns in frogs and toads

  Earth.com | November 25, 2022
• Abu Dhabi-based scientist helps discover exoplanet atmosphere as part of James Webb Space Telescope mission

  Jasmina Blecic worked with international mission to discover atmosphere of giant.

  Gulf News | November 24, 2022
• NYUAD's Arts Centre celebrates UAE National Day with eighth edition of Hekayah

  The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will celebrate the UAE’s 51st National Day with the eighth edition of Hekayah | The Story which is part of the Abu Dhabi City of Music festive musical events.

  Emirates News Agency | November 22, 2022
• UAE's Rhodes Scholarship winners tell students to come out of their comfort zone

  The UAE students opting for higher education and wishing to pursue their dreams must come out of their comfort zones to achieve their goals and grow in their careers.

  Khaleej Times | November 21, 2022
• UAE: Two students awarded Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University

  They will commence their academic year at the university in October 2023.

  Khaleej Times | November 20, 2022
• UAE: 2 students awarded Rhodes scholarship to study at University of Oxford

  Sara Fekri and Gustė Gurčinaitė chosen for their 'exceptional intellect and character'.

  Gulf News | November 20, 2022
• Two students in the UAE win Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University

  Sara Fekri and Guste Gurcinaite were selected as 2023 UAE Rhodes Scholars.

  The National | November 20, 2022
• Uruguay team train in Abu Dhabi

  The Uruguay national team has conducted an intensive training session at New York University Abu Dhabi’s football grounds in preparation for the Fifa Qatar World Cup.

  Gulf News | November 19, 2022
• UAE: 10 creators from ‘Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here’ shortlisted for Dh2.2 million prize

  Artworks for second edition go on show; winner to bag $60,000 Richard Mille Art Prize.

  Gulf News | November 19, 2022
• Listen to documentary about impact of COVID-19 on musicians in Nairobi

  The COVID-19 pandemic has presented enormous challenges, and a few opportunities, for music professionals around the world.

  Music in Africa | November 18, 2022
• Louvre Abu Dhabi marks fifth anniversary with exhibition celebrating contemporary art from the Gulf region

  The second edition of the Louvre Abu Dhabi ‘Art Here 2022’ exhibition showcases work by the ten GCC artists shortlisted for the Richard Mille Art Prize.

  Wallpaper | November 18, 2022
• Winning Installation for The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2022 Unveiled at Abu Dhabi Art for the First Time

  Urban Fabric is inspired by the overarching idea of interconnectedness and is an attempt by the artists to bring art closer to more people.

  Abu Dhabi Government Media Office | November 17, 2022
• The growth of gaming in Abu Dhabi

  twofour54 and AD Gaming have been critical drivers of the region’s nascent gaming industry.

  The New Statesman | November 17, 2022
• Researchers uncover insights into the evolution of color patterns in frogs and toads

  Researchers at NYUAD completed a broad-scale comparative analysis, which included over 2,700 species of anurans, to further the understanding of the evolutionary history of the vertebral stripe.

  Phys Org | November 17, 2022
• Excited gallerists and artists flock to Abu Dhabi Art 2022

  From Morocco to the metaverse, the fair bounces back from the pandemic bigger, and bolder, than ever.

  The National | November 16, 2022
• Targeted philanthropy can better serve Middle East’s resource needs

  Philanthropy when done right can leave immediate and longer lasting impact on societies.

  Gulf News | November 15, 2022
• Human behaviour and economic policy with NYUAD - Business Extra

  Prof Nikos Nikiforakis explains how governments are enhancing the effectiveness of their policies.

  The National | November 15, 2022
• The Middle East is quietly strengthening its manufacturing capabilities. How and why?

  Governments across the region are rolling out strategies to diversify their economies through advanced manufacturing in particular, but several challenges remain to be addressed.

  Fast Company Middle East | November 11, 2022
• Sending cargo to the Moon: how private companies are making it easier

  Japanese company ispace is on track to carry out the first commercial cargo mission to the Moon.

  The National | November 09, 2022
• This NYUAD exhibition needs no explanation

  Held at The Project Space, Emirati artist Noura Ali-Ramahi uses sustainable methods to create her exhibition ‘Allow Me Not To Explain’.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | November 08, 2022
• Our brains 'time-stamp' sounds to process the words we hear

  Our brains 'time-stamp' the order of incoming sounds, allowing us to correctly process the words that we hear, shows a new study by a team of psychology and linguistics researchers. Its findings offer new insights into the intricacies of neurological function.

  Science Daily | November 07, 2022
• Exclusive: How Ayman Mokhtar, Regional President For Viatris, Is Raising Awareness Of Mental Health And NCDs

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2019 one in every eight people, or 970 million people around the world, were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders being the most common.

  Forbes Middle East | November 07, 2022
• Why are climate activists throwing food at masterpieces?

  Two climate activists were this week sentenced to time in prison by a Dutch court for targeting Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring.

  The National | November 04, 2022
• Slow Walk with Safeya Alblooshi

  Join us for a slow walk exploring the soundscape of the Avenue with sound artist Safeya Alblooshi.

  Stay Happening | November 04, 2022
• Future jobs demand future learning, Riyadh forum told

  The future of learning came under the spotlight as international and local education experts and leaders gathered at Princess Nourah Bint Abdurahman University in Riyadh on Wednesday.

  Arab News | November 03, 2022
• NYUAD hosts UAE’s 1st Indoor triathlon & aquathlon to further promote public health, fitness

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) hosted the UAE’s first and only indoor triathlon and aquathlon event at the campus’ Competition Pool and Indoor Track and saw more than 100 participants take part in the event.

  Emirates News Agency | November 02, 2022
• NYUAD students win ADNOC-Bloomberg Economic Research Challenge

  A team of five students from NYU Abu Dhabi have won the ADNOC-Bloomberg Economic Research Challenge at ADIPEC 2022, organised as part of the ADNOC-Bloomberg Education Initiative.

  Emirates News Agency | November 02, 2022
• The NYU Abu Dhabi Institute Presents a Programme of Inspiring Talks

  The line-up kicks off with The Institute’s Philanthropy Series featuring a talk titled BAM… and Then It Hit Me: A Conversation with Karen Hopkin.

  Education UAE | November 01, 2022
• 30 terrific things to do in the UAE this November

  From dining destinations to concerts and sporting events – we have something exciting for you every day this month.

  Fact Magazine | October 31, 2022
• Rahul Sagar’s ‘The Progressive Maharaja’ reclaims a lost statesman

  For all the supposition that my friends and I are ‘well-read’, every once in a while something comes along to shake that page-flipping sense of false accomplishment.

  Tribune India | October 30, 2022
• Why art history is being rewritten and what it means for Arab artists and the region

  Experts discussed the shadow of the western canon and how to bolster important regional names at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.

  The National | October 27, 2022
• NYUAD's Arts Centre presents outdoor concert featuring soul, jazz, Latin pop tunes

  The Arts Centre at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host Raul Midón and Alex Cuba on 3rd November at 19:30 outdoors in The East Plaza.

  Emirates News Agency | October 27, 2022
• Manal Ataya highlights museums’ role in promoting Arab artists: Cultural Summit

  How can institutions, both long established and newly founded, rewrite the story of modern art in the Arab region by charting its influence on global art from the mid-21st century to contemporary times.

  Al Arabiya | October 26, 2022
• SMA Director-General highlights museums’ significant role in promoting Arab artists during Abu Dhabi Cultural Summit

  Manal Ataya, Director-General of Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), has highlighted museums' significant role in promoting Arab artists during the Cultural Summit organised by Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism.

  Emirates News Agency | October 26, 2022
• Young Covid patients worried more than older ones, UAE research shows

  Longer stays in hospital led to greater psychological distress.

  The National | October 25, 2022
• UAE: NYUAD’s space podcast ‘Spaced Out’ returns for season 2, features a number of experts

  It kicks off with an episode featuring Nobel laureate Professor Barry Barish, who helped in detecting gravitational waves for the first time ever.

  Khaleej Times | October 25, 2022
• Data from the UN is saving lives across the world

  United Nations Day on October 24 marked the anniversary of the entry into force in 21945 of the UN Charter at the close of World War II. Seventy-eight years later, UN Day celebrates and reflects on the work of the UN and its family of specialised agencies.

  Khaleej Times | October 25, 2022
• Urban and contemporary dance meld with capoeira and martial arts in this UAE premier in Abu Dhabi

  Dance has been at the very centre of the body of work in The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Season 8 programme.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | October 24, 2022
• Cycle of shame

  September marked suicide prevention awareness month, while Oct 10 was World Mental Health Day. As hesitant as we are to speak about them, incidents of self-harm linked to mental health problems aren’t uncommon in Pakistan.

  Dawn | October 22, 2022
• English translations of Arabic books soar since 2010, says new report

  The number of Arabic books being translated into English is rising at a remarkable pace, according to a new study shared at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

  The National | October 22, 2022
• AD Ports group conducts workshop on marine ecosystems

  AD Ports Group, a global facilitator of trade and logistics, recently conducted a capacity-building workshop entitled “Coastal defense infrastructure: Barren rocks or novel ecosystems?” in Aqaba.

  Arab News | October 20, 2022
• Rooftop Rhythms is back and here’s the line-up for 2022-23

  Slated as the Middle East’s longest-running poetry open mic night, Rooftop Rhythms enters its second decade while doing its part to build the performing arts scene of the UAE.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | October 20, 2022
• Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi presents ‘What The Day Owes To The Night’ by Cie Hervé Koubi

  The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) presents What The Day Owes To The Night (Ce Que Le Jour Doit A La Nuit) on 26-27 October in The Red Theater. The UAE premiere will be presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels.

  Emirates News Agency | October 20, 2022
• UAE-led team makes groundbreaking discoveries in Zanzibar's Stone Town

  Archaeologists working on a UAE-led heritage project have revealed more striking finds in Zanzibar’s famous Stone Town.

  The National | October 20, 2022
• Ballerina physicist who dances with robots is coming to the GoTech World event in Romania

  GoTech World has announced its featured speaker, one of the most exciting figures of the scientific and artistic worlds, Dr. Merritt Moore.

  Romania Insider | October 20, 2022
• UAE: Expert tells ways to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease after Covid-19 infection

  Team of researchers at NYUAD design proteins that can be utilised to combat the ailment.

  Khaleej Times | October 19, 2022
• NYUAD and its cutting-edge, cosmopolitan and outreach-oriented CAP3

  It is barely four years old but has already contributed to the launch of the first satellite in orbit by the UAE and the Lunar Rover Rashid project.

  Emirates News Agency | October 19, 2022
• Poet-Voyager: A Conversation with Nathalie Handal

  Nathalie Handal is lauded as “one of our most diverse and important contemporary poets.”

  World Literature Today | October 19, 2022
• Black holes may hide a mind-bending secret about our universe

  For the past century the biggest bar fight in science has been between Albert Einstein and himself.

  Seattle Times | October 16, 2022
• Abu Dhabi Festival: An Investment in Culture

  The festival is the emanation of the ADMAF, the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation founded in 1996 by Huda Ebrahim Alkhamis. 

  The Theatre Times | October 15, 2022
• Seven exciting opportunities for artists in the UAE

  Discover some of the region's best grants, prizes and competitions for creatives.

  The National | October 14, 2022
• ECA launches Abu Dhabi-specific parenting programme

  The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has announced launching the Abu Dhabi-specific parenting programme in partnership with the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), and in collaboration with Zayed University (ZU) and the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE).

  Emirates News Agency | October 12, 2022
• Sharjah Film Platform 5 to bring together more than 30 films reflecting new voices

  Sharjah Film Platform returns this October to spotlight independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, and moving image works that demonstrate new approaches to film and art.

  Alarabiya News | October 11, 2022
• Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels coming to Abu Dhabi

  'What the Day Owes to the Night' by Hervé Koubi is taking place on October 26.

  Gulf News | October 11, 2022
• Ideology and happiness: Who is more content with life, conservatives or liberals?

  It may be one of the most surefire findings in all of social psychology: American conservatives say they are much happier than American liberals.

  Genetic Literacy Project | October 10, 2022
• Black holes may be hiding an amazing secret from our universe

  Ahmed Al Muhairi, a physicist at New York University Abu Dhabi, recently noted that by manipulating the radiation that leaked from the black hole, he could form a catfish inside this black hole.

  Archyde | October 10, 2022
• Mental health care in the UAE is within reach

  Many residents of the UAE come from countries that have been affected by difficult circumstances. Ultimately, no one is immune to mental health challenges.

  The National | October 09, 2022
• How UAE protects its architectural heritage while welcoming modern marvels

  Courtyards and wind towers served vital roles which can still be incorporated today.

  Gulf News | October 08, 2022
• Ravi Coltrane in Abu Dhabi: jazz star on following examples set by his pioneering parents

  Ravi Coltrane wonders if the music of his parents, the jazz greats John and Alice Coltrane, would resonate as deeply if released on streaming services today.

  The National | October 06, 2022
• The Art of Science: EVIDENT Launches Expanded Global Image of the Year Contest

  Evident, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, announced its fourth Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award is now open for entries through Feb. 28, 2023.

  Medical Life Sciences News | October 06, 2022
• Want to study abroad at your dream university?

  Attend Najah Education Expos to get started on the journey to world-class higher education.

  Gulf News | October 05, 2022
• The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) hosts a delegation from the France Pasteur Institute in a scientific symposium on infectious diseases

  The delegation aims to complement the cooperation in the health sector between UAE and France in the field of public health.

  Abu Dhabi Government Media Office | October 05, 2022
• Small but perfectly formed: SFP is back

  Sharjah Film Platform is back, spotlighting independent cinema, documentary filmmaking and moving image works that play on new approaches to film and art.

  Magpie | October 05, 2022
• Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual film festival brings together more than 30 films reflecting new voices in independent cinema

  Sharjah Art Foundation announced the programme for the fifth edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform — returning this October to spotlight independent cinema, documentary filmmaking and moving image works that demonstrate new approaches to film and art.

  Emirates News Agency | October 05, 2022
• NBA Abu Dhabi games helping further expand league's global presence

  The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 will see the Hawks and Bucks play two games at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, marking the league’s first games in the UAE and Arabian Gulf.

  Sports Business Journal | October 05, 2022
• NBA Hawks team leads three youth events at NYU Abu Dhabi

  As part of Jr. NBA Week, Hawks players and coaches are leading three simultaneous youth development events at the NYU Abu Dhabi campus’s three-court facility.

  Abu Dhabi Magazinne | October 04, 2022
• Atlanta Hawks Social Responsibility Clinic Images

  As part of Jr. NBA Week, Hawks players and coaches are leading three simultaneous youth development events at the NYU Abu Dhabi campus’s three-court facility.

  Pan Time Arabia | October 04, 2022
• What the weather on Mars tells us about life on Earth

  UAE's Hope probe aids in research of atmospheric data on Mars.

  Wired | October 04, 2022
• DAUGHTERS OF ABDULRAHMAN Screens at New York University Abu Dhabi

  The screening was held at New York University Abu Dhabi as part of the sixth season of the CinemaNa program of contemporary Arab films. 

  Mad Solutions | October 03, 2022
• 30 high achieving Emirati high school students successfully complete NYUAD’s Summer Academy Programme

  Thirty high-achieving Emirati high school students have completed the 18-month New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) 2022 Summer Academy enrichment programme. 

  Emirates News Agency | October 03, 2022
• Fizzy drinks have 'no place' in a child's life, health expert warns after Saudi school ban

  Sugary drinks may cause obesity, diabetes and other conditions later in life

  The National | September 03, 2022
• Wole Soyinka

  Rahul Sagar’s painstaking search had all but ended when he suddenly made his discovery of T Madhava Rao’s manuscript.

  Scroll | September 03, 2022
• UAE-led project makes groundbreaking discovery in Zanzibar's famed Stone Town

  The project, which started this year, is a collaboration between UAE University, New York University Abu Dhabi, the Royal Agricultural University in the UK and the Department of Antiquities in Zanzibar.

  The National | September 02, 2022
• OPINION: Changing climate shadows climate change mitigation

  Clear patterns have started to emerge on how unmistakable trends are showing the effects of climate change is starting to have on the very foundation of clean energy transition, namely, renewable energy resources.

  Energy World | September 01, 2022
• How NYUAD’s Kawader Programme is empowering Emirati women

  Nouf Ali Al Hamly, NYUAD’s associate director, Research Public Outreach and Kawader Programme, discusses how the university is supporting young Emirati women succeed in academic research

  Gulf Business | August 28, 2022
• Astronauts Going To Mars Will Receive Many Lifetimes Worth Of Radiation

  “Exposure to ionizing radiation is one of the main health risks to astronauts in crewed missions to Mars,” said Dr. Dimitra Atri, a Research Scientist at New York University Abu Dhabi.

  Universe Today | August 28, 2022
• Astronauts Going To Mars Will Receive Many Lifetimes Worth Of Radiation

  In a recent study to be published in Space Physics, an international team of researchers discuss an in-depth study examining the long-term physiological effects of solar radiation on astronauts.

  Verve Times | August 28, 2022
• UAE researcher helped show that planet 700 light years away has CO2 in its atmosphere

  Jasmina Blecic, an NYU Abu Dhabi scientist, was part of team using Nasa telescope data to detect carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of planet called Wasp-39b

  The National | August 27, 2022
• Emirati Women’s Day 2022: Meet the successful ‘daughters of the UAE’ who have served their communities

  Each of them has led the way in science, sports, business and many other fields

  Gulf News | August 27, 2022
• Tamkeen, startAD showcase Emirati women achievers

  The campaign spotlights the achievements of 51 inspiring Emirati women furthering innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors

  Gulf Business | August 26, 2022
• 51 Emirati women honoured with a commemorative book at NYUAD

  Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Tamkeen & startAD, NYUAD Based startup accelerator recently launched the Emirati Women Achievers Campaign in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | August 26, 2022
• NYUAD scientist participates in James Webb Space Telescope’s first detection of carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmosphere

  This finding was published online and will appear in the journal "Nature".
  

  Emirates News Agency | August 26, 2022
• This literary legend will teach at Abu Dhabi’s NYU

  Wole Soyinka is the first-ever Nobel Prize winner to be part of NYUAD’s teaching team.

  Wired | August 24, 2022
• Catch the opening show of Season 8 at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi

  The new season at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi has been announced and the calendar is kicking off with a dynamic performance by Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter Meklit.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | August 24, 2022
• Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka joins NYU Abu Dhabi faculty

  Wole Soyinka, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has been appointed Arts Professor of Theatre at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), thereby offering the community direct access to one of the world's greatest thinkers.

  Gulf Today | August 23, 2022
• Dance groups to circus troupes: The spectacular new season at The Arts Center at NYUAD

  Enjoy an eclectic mix of dance, music and theatre on Saadiyat Island.

  Fact Magazine | August 22, 2022
• UAE’s Hope probe gives new insight into temperatures on Mars

  Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have used the Hope probe’s data to measure the surface temperature of Mars more extensively.

  The National | August 20, 2022
• Wole Soyinka joins faculty of NYU Abu Dhabi

  NYU Abu Dhabi has secured something of a coup with the appointment of Wole Soyinka as Arts Professor of Theater.

  Magppie | August 19, 2022
• Here is the programme for Season 8 for The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi

  Enjoy live talks, dance shows, story-telling and theatre performances.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | August 18, 2022
• New NYU Abu Dhabi research could make cancer treatments more efficient

  A team has discovered a novel structural modification in AMP activated protein kinase (AMPK) during anticancer therapy that could pave the way for the development of more effective cancer treatments.

  Middle East Health | August 18, 2022
• UAE pupils celebrate A-level results and have eyes on top universities

  Joy for learners ready to continue their studies in Abu Dhabi and around the world

  The National | August 18, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Center Announces 2022-23 Season

  The events will showcase local, regional, and global artists whose works build on inspiring storytelling, inviting audiences to participate in the process of creative expression on and off the stage.

  Broadway World | August 18, 2022
• Climate change could impact Punjab's renewable energy potential: Study

  The study, titled "Analysis of future wind and solar potential over India using climate models" was published in journal Current Science.

  The Times of India | August 18, 2022
• Climate change could impact Maharashtra’s renewable energy potential: IITM study

  The study poses a question about Maharashtra’s push for renewable energy claiming that climate change is set to impact solar and wind energy potential over the next five decades

  Hindustan Times | August 17, 2022
• The Gulf is sowing its seeds in the quantum computing realm

  The April quantum hackathon served as a debut, of sorts, for the launch of NYU Abu Dhabi’s newly-opened Center for Quantum and Topological systems.

  Wired | August 16, 2022
• In Process : In Progress

  NYUAD MFA year one exhibition at Warehouse 421

  Universes in Universe | August 16, 2022
• Abu Dhabi’s ADDED launches innovation incubators programme

  Public and private institutions, which invest in innovative technology solutions and support R&D, are eligible to earn an innovation incubators license

  Gulf Business | August 15, 2022
• Grammy Winner Arturo O’Farrill Presents “North American Premiere” of “The Cuban Khaleeji Project” with Afro Latin Jazz Alliance & Little Island!

  The Cuban Khaleeji Project was originally commissioned and presented by NYU-Abu Dhabi Arts Center (2019) and its stateside premiere will be hosted at NYC’s new public park: Little Island.

  Times Square Chronicles | August 12, 2022
• Flood maps show US vastly underestimates contamination risk at old industrial sites

  We started our study by collecting the location and flood risk for former industrial sites in six very different cities facing varying types of flood risk over the coming years

  What's Up Newp | August 10, 2022
• ati student receives UAE Fulbright Scholarship; will study energy, climate policy

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Class of 2019 student, Maryam Al Hammadi, has received the UAE Fulbright Scholarship, which will fund her Masters in International Studies at the University of Washington in the US.

  Khaleej Times | August 08, 2022
• NT/ Researchers improve cement with shrimp shell nanoparticles

  A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab) has developed a new kind of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) probes

  Medium | August 08, 2022
• Tunisia civil society groups raise questions over referendum data

  Amid complaints over data management, election authority maintains the results of constitutional referendum are valid.

  Al Jazeera | August 05, 2022
• From pipeline and pump to farm and fork

  In the midst of the climate emergency, when record temperatures and fires are pointing to what the true emergency is for the European Union and the world, our energy systems remained anchored to fossil fuels.

  Ekathimerini | August 04, 2022
• Why NYU Abu Dhabi researchers are studying the evolution of falcons

  Findings point to how new species of birds, mammals emerge, adapt to the environment

  Gulf News | August 03, 2022
• Galerie Brigitte Schenk of Germany hosts Tarek Al-Ghoussein’s creations

  Galerie Brigitte Schenk, Cologne, Germany, is hosting In Memoriam 1962 + 2022 (Aug. 1 — 20), an exhibition in memory of Tarek Al-Ghoussein (1962 — 2022).

  Gulf Today | August 03, 2022
• How flood maps can illuminate the risk from toxic waste sites

  The strongest predictor that a neighborhood contains a flood-prone site of former industrial pollution is the proportion of nonwhite and non-English-speaking residents.

  Fast Company | August 03, 2022
• Ma’an Social Incubator introduces 7th Cohort

  The MSI’s 7th cohort seeks applications from bright new minds tackling the theme of "Entrepreneurship for Social Good", emphasising Green Cities, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Transport.

  Emirates News Agency | August 02, 2022
• Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, a bedrock for shaping future generations

  In coordination with NYU Abu Dhabi, ECA has developed and presented training programs on ECD fundamentals to over 50 local practitioners and 50 policymakers in Abu Dhabi.

  Emirates News Agency | July 17, 2022
• Transforming youth skills for the future at NYUAD

  Erich Dietrich, academic director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Community Programs, NYU Abu Dhabi sheds light on how the university is promoting leadership and critical thinking skills among its students.

  Gulf Business | July 15, 2022
• Will climate change affect India’s solar and wind energy production? | In Focus podcast

  A recent study showed that climate change will likely impact efficiencies of solar and wind energy production.

  The Hindu | July 14, 2022
• James Webb Space Telescope will ‘transform our understanding of the universe’

  Dimitra Atri, a planetary scientist at the New York University Abu Dhabi, said that this new knowledge "new knowledge will transform our understanding of how the universe evolved in those early years.”

  The National | July 13, 2022
• New research highlights the problem of obesity among students in the Gulf

  A study has shed more light on the problem of obesity in the Gulf region, with young people said to be storing up problems for the future by putting on weight.

  The National | July 10, 2022
• UAE: New education initiative aims to tackle youth unemployment

  A brand-new education and learning effort is intending to take on young people joblessness in the UAE as well as in the bigger MENA area.

  Khaleej Report | July 06, 2022
• UAE: Falcon genes hold key clues to understanding speciation, researchers find

  Research study locates one-of-a-kind transformative patterns in the birds.

  Khaleej Report | July 05, 2022
• Grasping tool brings missing sense of touch to keyhole surgery procedures

  A team of researchers developed a simple, yet effective approach for on-demand tactile sensing in keyhole surgery, overcoming a key limitation – the inability of surgeons to ‘feel’ tissues during an operation.

  Health Tech World | July 05, 2022
• A must-visit art exhibition is coming to Abu Dhabi later this year

  A never-before-seen exhibition is set to open at the NYUAD Gallery later this year and is set to document modern art movements in the Arabian Peninsula.

  Emirates Woman | July 04, 2022
• UAE: Falcon genes hold key clues to understanding speciation, researchers find

  A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered a strong link between how a genome is structured and how a species evolves.

  New York Folk | July 03, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi Gallery to host first-of-its-kind show on Gulf modern art

  The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery is set to stage an exhibition documenting modern art movements in the Arabian Peninsula in September. 

  Arab News | July 02, 2022
• Khaleej Modern: landmark Abu Dhabi exhibition to examine Gulf's 20th-century art movements

  Works by trailblazing artists from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman will be brought together for the first time

  The National | June 30, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi researchers unlock keys to falcons’ evolutionary success

  The researchers’ newly-developed falcon genomes and findings of unique evolutionary patterns in falcons could make falcons a model for the study of the links between genomic evolution, speciation, and environmental adaption.

  Emirates News Agency | June 30, 2022
• Abu Dhabi: Researchers unlock keys to falcons’ evolutionary success, find new clues about how other species evolve

  Scientists find links between the birds' genomes and those of mammals

  Khaleej Times | June 30, 2022
• Smart-Engineering Materials Can Serve as Energy Converters

  Organic crystals, once thought to be fragile materials, have shown the mechanical robustness and other appropriate characteristics for use in advanced electronics applications.

  Design News | June 30, 2022
• 5 World-Leading Healthcare Projects Happening in Abu Dhabi Right Now

  An insight into its current projects and investments that are set to further better the care provided to anyone receiving medical treatments in the nation

  Medium | June 30, 2022
• There’s a brand new art exhibition about the Arabian Peninsula coming to Abu Dhabi

  The exhibition runs till December 2022 and is curated by Dr Aisha Stoby.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | June 29, 2022
• New Book by NYU Abu Dhabi Faculty Features Creative Approach to Learning Arabic Grammar

  The book is designed to focus on advanced level Arabic learners and address the traditional methods used in teaching Arabic grammar.

  Education UAE | June 29, 2022
• More flooding means more industrial pollution exposure

  Increased flooding in the United States is exposing more people to industrial pollution, especially in urban areas that are home to marginalized communities, according to a new study.

  Futurity | June 29, 2022
• More flooding means more industrial pollution exposure

  Flooding is exposing more people to industrial pollution, researchers say. The risks are greatest in cities and for marginalized people.

  SCRIBD | June 29, 2022
• UAE: New tool to allow doctors to ‘feel’ tissues during surgery

  Researchers describe how they incorporate a system of sensors into laparoscopic instruments to develop their Smart Laparoscopic Forceps

  New York Folk | June 28, 2022
• UAE: New tool to allow doctors to 'feel' tissues during surgery

  Researchers describe how they incorporate a system of sensors into laparoscopic instruments to develop their Smart Laparoscopic Forceps

  Khaleej Times | June 27, 2022
• New tool brings missing sense of touch to minimally-invasive surgery procedures

  Researchers have developed a simple, yet effective approach for on-demand tactile sensing in minimally-invasive surgery, overcoming a key limitation -- the inability of surgeons to 'feel' tissues during an operation.

  Science Daily | June 27, 2022
• Warehouse421 Abu Dhabi hosts Jill Magi’s ‘The Weft in Pencil’ show

  Jill Magi’s solo exhibition “The Weft in Pencil”, is part of Warehouse421 Artist Development Exhibition Program and in partnership with The Institute for Emerging Art.

  Gulf Today | June 26, 2022
• UAE: From cleaner to a team leader, how NYUAD's free education changed Indian expat's life

  University's social responsibility program offers free education, cultural courses to contract workers

  Khaleej Times | June 26, 2022
• The Global Punching Bag?

  The West knows it must humour India, but not too much

  Open Magazine | June 24, 2022
• Abu Dhabi wraps up ‘Art+Tech’ programme focused on digital art

  Art, tech students paired to create their own NFTs, works to be shown at fair in November

  Gulf News | June 22, 2022
• NYUAD's Arts Centre to host world premiere of Filmmaker Philip Rachid's ‘The Main Circle 7.83’

   The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the world premiere of The Main Circle 7.83, a live cinematic B-Boy performance celebrating art, self-empowerment, resilience, family, and collaboration. 

  Emirates News Agency | June 20, 2022
• NYUAD programme 'nudges' Abu Dhabi seniors to triple their exercise

  Forever Fit booklet gets older residents moving for 15 minutes a day

  The National | June 19, 2022
• Abu Dhabi launches personalised precision medicine to treat cancer patients

  First phase will focus on patients with breast cancer, most common type of cancer in UAE

  Gulf News | June 19, 2022
• DoH launches first Personalised Precision Medicine Programme for oncology in region

  It will target oncology diseases, building on the latest research and model of care to detect, diagnose and treat breast cancer patients, or reduce the risk or recurrence of the disease.

  Emirates News Agency | June 16, 2022
• Abu Dhabi rolls out new programme to detect, treat breast cancer patients

  Data can be used to create customised treatment plans and counselling for patients

  Khaleej Times | June 16, 2022
• Portraits of a nation: How family photos helped forge modern Turkey

  New book explores how portrait photography contributed to an emerging visual culture and collective memory in the formative years of the Turkish Republic

  Middle East Eye | June 15, 2022
• Art World Mourns Photographer and Teacher Tarek Al-Ghoussein

  The important Kuwaiti-Palestinian photographer and art professor died aged 60.

  Ocula | June 15, 2022
• Expert: Armenia must increase country's attractiveness not only for IT specialists

  People often talk about the development of information technologies, but it's also necessary to think about what cab drivers, traders, and other people should do, Georgi Derluguian, sociologist and professor at New York University in Abu Dhabi.

  News.am | June 15, 2022
• Re:Set x NYU Abu Dhabi Develop First-Ever Regional Multilingual Mental Health, Preventative Health Resources

  Re:Set, the leading platform for mental health, well-being, growth and inclusion, collaborates with NYU Abu Dhabi to provide weekly mental health and preventative health resources in eight languages, for its domestic workers and contracted staff.

  Dubai Chronicle | June 14, 2022
• From the British Museum to the Guggenheim, artist Tarek Al-Ghoussein leaves a mark

  The Kuwaiti artist and educator of Palestinian heritage was known for his ability to capture moments of both personal and collective memory in the Middle East

  Arab News | June 14, 2022
• Hunter Gatherer’s Gut Bacteria Might Show History of Our Microbiome

  Scientists find your gut is significantly different from hunter-gather communities and the difference starts to emerge as early as six months since birth.

  Discover Magazine | June 14, 2022
• The UAE can help cure global diabetes

  With an increasingly sophisticated medical and research infrastructure, the Emirates has the tools to help treat one of the most common illnesses around

  The National | June 14, 2022
• Tarek Al-Ghoussein, Photographer Who Captured Life in Diaspora, Dies at 60

  Al-Ghoussein’s photography had garnered acclaim, both within the United Arab Emirates, where he was based, and abroad, where his work figured in international biennials. 

  ARTnews | June 13, 2022
• Kuwaiti-Palestinian photographer and professor Tarek Al-Ghoussein has died, aged 60

  Tarek Al-Ghoussein, a multi-disciplinary artist whose documentary-style landscape photography captured illusive moments of stillness, has died in New York at the age of 60 years old.

  The Art Newspaper | June 13, 2022
• Industrialization may rob babies of bacteria that digest breast milk

  Babies in industrialized nations have fewer bacteria that efficiently digest breast milk, a study of infants in hunter-gatherer communities shows

  SCRIBD | June 13, 2022
• UAE community pays rich tributes to Kuwaiti artist Tarek Al-Ghoussein

  The photographer had spent a large part of his life in the UAE

  Gulf News | June 13, 2022
• Climate change shadow on clean energy

  India has an ambitious target of increasing its renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022 and 500 GW by 2030 as part of its nationally determined contribution (NDC) in the global combat against climate change.

  The Hans India | June 13, 2022
• Abu Dhabi survey sheds light on pandemic jobs losses and a stronger future

  Survey finds stress caused by consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, including job losses, placed strain on relationships, but there were some positives too.

  The National | June 12, 2022
• Abu Dhabi Institutes Study Covid Impact on Families

  The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) partnered with the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to conduct a survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 on children and their families in the emirate.

  Dubai Eye 103.8 | June 12, 2022
• UAE: Tarek Al Ghoussein, NYUAD professor and artist, dies at 60

  The Kuwaiti professor of visual arts taught photography and documentary photography in UAE.

  Khaleej Times | June 12, 2022
• Kuwaiti artist Tarek Al-Ghoussein dies aged 60 in New York

  Kuwaiti artist and academic Tarek Al-Ghoussein has died aged 60 in New York.

  The National | June 12, 2022
• Kuwaiti artist Tarek Al-Ghoussein dies aged 60 in New York

  Kuwaiti artist and academic Tarek Al-Ghoussein has died aged 60 in New York.

  Hebdenbridge News | June 12, 2022
• Climate change to impact India’s solar, wind energy potential: Study

  The analysis could turn out to be a setback for India’s ambitious renewable energy targets.

  The New Indian Express | June 10, 2022
• Science Release: Hubble Determines Mass of Isolated Black Hole Roaming Our Milky Way

  Astronomers estimate that 100 million black holes roam among the stars in our Milky Way galaxy, but they have never conclusively identified an isolated black hole. 

  USA News Hub | June 10, 2022
• Infants in industrialized nations are losing a species of gut bacteria that digests breast milk

  Stanford Medicine researchers and colleagues found that as nations industrialize, a species of bacteria critical in the early development of infant gut microbiomes fades away.

  Stanford Medicine | June 10, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi students win The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2022

  The winning installation is inspired by the overarching idea of interconnectedness and is an attempt by the artists to bring art closer to more people.

  Abu Dhabi Media Government Office | June 09, 2022
• Christo Award goes to three NYUAD undergrads

  The winners of the tenth edition of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award have been named as three NYUAD sophomore undergraduates – Emirati national Roudhah Al Mazrouei, Gerald Jason Cruz from the Philippines, and Jennifer Tsai from Taiwan.

  Magpie | June 07, 2022
• Dora Palfi from imagiLabs

  Alumna Dora Palfi has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 2021 list as one of Europe’s leading social entrepreneurs and as a Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow in 2020.

  Medium | June 07, 2022
• NYUAD Arts Centre and Art Gallery's charged return to in-person programming

  The spring 2022 arts programme returns with a bang.

  The National | June 06, 2022
• What is the best radiation shielding for the surface of Mars?

  The planet Mars is calling to us. At least, that is the impression one gets when examining all the planned and proposed missions to the red planet in the coming decade.

  Phys Org | June 06, 2022
• Why Saudi, Arab Gulf charities are taking a strategic approach to philanthropy

  The culture of charitable giving in Saudi Arabia has been highlighted as a noteworthy example of “strategic philanthropy” by a new report from the Center for Strategic Philanthropy at the UK’s University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

  Arab News | June 03, 2022
• Winners of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2022 announced

  The winning artwork, 'Urban Fabric', can be viewed throughout November on the NYUAD campus. 

  The National | June 02, 2022
• What is the Best Radiation Shielding for the Surface of Mars?

  The planet Mars is calling to us. At least, that is the impression one gets when examining all the planned and proposed missions to the Red Planet in the coming decade.

  Universe Today | June 02, 2022
• Five startups scales up to the Aldar’s Scale Up programme

  Aldar Properties announced that five tech startups have been awarded pilot projects as part the second cycle of its equity-free accelerator programme, Scale Up, alongside strategic partner Majid Al Futtaim Communities.

  My Startup World | June 01, 2022
• Flying robots could soon pick your apples

  Israeli startup Tevel Aerobotics builds autonomous drones that could help farmers during harvest—but that could come at a cost to human workers.

  Wired | June 01, 2022
• Visually impaired NYUAD student embarks on advocacy journey to help others

  Price Maccarthy is a disability rights advocate and wants everyone to join the fight for more accessibility.

  The National | June 01, 2022
• Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan, "Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success"

  Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan reveal the true story of immigration and the American economy, debunking myths perpetuated by the media and inflamed by political rhetoric. 

  Player FM | June 01, 2022
• Abu Dhabi: 364 students from 85 countries graduate from NYUAD

  This is the first commencement ceremony to take place at campus since the pandemic.

  New York Folk | June 01, 2022
• Exceptionally high work density of a ferroelectric dynamic organic crystal around room temperature

  New research by a team of researchers at the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Smart Materials Lab demonstrates that organic crystals, a new class of smart engineering materials, can serve as efficient and sustainable energy conversion materials for advanced technologies such as robotics and electronics.

  Medium | May 31, 2022
• NYUAD graduates have largest in-person ceremony after two years of online celebrations

  Degrees presented to 364 students from across the world at the university's Saadiyat Island campus.

  The National | May 30, 2022
• A new device can make drinking water from seawater at the push of a button

  Other units are hard to miniaturize as they need high-pressure pumps to push water through their filters.

  Free Think | May 28, 2022
• Five Nepalis listed in Forbes’ Under 30 from Asia

  Five Nepalis have been included in the list of “Forbes’ Under 30 from Asia” category by Forbes.

  My City | May 27, 2022
• New Research Into AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Could Make Cancer Treatments More Efficient

  A team led by Professor of Biology, Senior Vice Provost of Research at NYU Abu Dhabi, and UAE national Sehamuddin Galadari, has discovered a novel structural modification in AMP-activated protein kinase during anticancer therapy that could pave the way for the development of more effective cancer treatments.

  Verve Times | May 26, 2022
• WEF 2022: Metaverse should be developed from children’s perspective, says Lego VP

  A Lego Group vice president believes the Metaverse will be a disruptive force that will change the way people learn things, especially children.

  Cointelegraph | May 26, 2022
• Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022; 5 Nepali from 4 Companies Got Made It to The List

  This list contains 30 influential people under 20 various categories. 

  Tech Sathi | May 26, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi to honour largest graduating class on May 30

  350 students from 85 countries will graduate during the university’s ninth Commencement ceremony.

  New York Folk | May 25, 2022
• Rare Richard Francis Burton collection worth £2 million in Abu Dhabi

  The 19th-century explorer provided the British Empire with rare insights into the region.

  The National | May 25, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi to honour largest graduating class on May 30

  350 students from 85 countries will graduate during the university’s ninth Commencement ceremony.

  Khaleej Times | May 24, 2022
• BlackRock’s Fink: ‘This is supply-driven inflation’

  Fink highlighted supply-struck corporate earnings and Saudi Arabia’s key role in the green transition at FII’s regional summit in London.

  City Wire Selector | May 23, 2022
• The journey to find a creative home

  This episode of Recorded is brought to you in Partnership with the NYUAD Art Gallery and Arts Centre.

  The National | May 23, 2022
• Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi develop the region’s first CRAN mirror

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Research Scientist Amar Ahmed has developed the Arab region’s first CRAN Mirror. 

  Tech X Media | May 23, 2022
• Abu Dhabi: Researchers discover organic crystal, can be used in advanced technology

  It is able to reversibly change shape in a similar manner to plastics and rubber.

  Khaleej Times | May 23, 2022
• The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just for You

  We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads so you wouldn't have to.

  The Quint World | May 22, 2022
• Special report: Why UAE has taken centre stage in the healthcare space

  The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s leading healthcare hubs and medical tourism destinations – here’s how it got there.

  Gulf Business | May 22, 2022
• NYU holds on-site commencement ceremony for Abu Dhabi students

  Classes of 2020 and 2021 travelled from around the world to receive their degrees after pandemic postponed in-person ceremonies.

  The National | May 20, 2022
• Art is Living As Environments Are

  The beginning of Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim's special relationship with nature can be traced back to when he was in his teens.

  Friday | May 20, 2022
• Inside Oman's first Venice Biennale pavilion: where time is out of joint

  Past, present and future cross over one another in the group show featuring five artists.

  The National | May 20, 2022
• UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed: A champion for women's empowerment

  His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has played a pivotal role in developing a female workforce fully capable of overcoming future challenges.

  Khaleej Times | May 20, 2022
• Climate Change and Water Mismanagement Blamed for Whipping Up Gulf Sandstorms

  From Iraq to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to Iran, sandstorms have been blanketing the Middle East, closing schools, delaying flights and forcing thousands to seek hospital treatment.
  

  The National | May 19, 2022
• How the UAE's cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership

  The late President leaves behind a formidable legacy in the world of arts and culture.

  The National | May 18, 2022
• Education a key foundation of vision of Mohamed bin Zayed for sustainable development

  Official highlights President’s directives to create motivating environment.

  Gulf News | May 17, 2022
• Nation’s future assured with Mohamed Bin Zayed at the helm

  A staunch believer in the UAE union, Sheikh Mohamed is the loyal bearer of Zayed’s legacy.

  Gulf News | May 14, 2022
• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan—the UAE's president who oversaw major cultural projects including Louvre Abu Dhabi—has died, aged 73

  The art landscape of the United Arab Emirates came to prominence during the Sheikh's rule from 2004.

  The Art Newspaper | May 13, 2022
• DCT Abu Dhabi and Miral launch new destination vision and strategy for Saadiyat Island

  The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, unveiled Saadiyat Island’s new vision, strategy and brand, positioning it as a leading beach, nature and cultural destination, which bolsters the emirate’s tourism sector and supports the diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

  Times of Oman | May 12, 2022
• 8 awesome things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi

  Friday; the six best letters in the English language are here and this weekend in Abu Dhabi we have an epic schedule of things to do.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | May 12, 2022
• Of spectacles, magic and stories untold – The Arabian Nights

  Seen through Seale’s sparkling, visually rich translation and Horta’s opulent annotations.

  Gulf News | May 11, 2022
• New invention turns seawater into drinking water at the push of a button

  Researchers have invented a desalination device that can turn seawater into drinking water at the push of a button.

  Filtration Separation | May 11, 2022
• Kid Koala returns to The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi with The Storyville Mosquito

  One of the world’s great artists will be returning to the capital as Kid Koala presents The Storyville Mosquito at The Red Theater on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 May.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | May 09, 2022
• Navigating the Paris food scene with dietary restrictions

  Students following vegetarian, vegan and halal diets share their experiences and recommendations for finding options at restaurants and grocery stores around Paris.

  Washington Square News | May 07, 2022
• As Tunisia’s Democratic Experiment Unravels, Economic Collapse Looms

  The last time Tunisia plunged into political crisis — its infant democracy unraveling amid political deadlock, assassinations and mass unrest — it fell to the country’s traditional guardians to find a way forward.

  The New York Times | May 07, 2022
• Insights: How remote proctoring aids online learning

  The introduction of AI has made it possible for educators to closely monitor a candidate’s activities and also conduct exams online.

  Gulf Business | May 06, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery reveals exciting summer programme for May and June

  Culture vultures have an exciting few weeks to look forward to with the announcement of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery’s public programme for May and June.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | May 06, 2022
• Campus, cooking and community: Ramadan at NYU Abu Dhabi

  Ramadan celebrations enriched the experience of visiting students at NYU Abu Dhabi, shifting their perceptions of the holy month.

  Washington Square News | May 06, 2022
• Landmark exhibition of Dubai-based artist trio opens at The NYUAD Art Gallery

  The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery opened its doors to its Spring 2022 exhibition titled Parthenogenesis: Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, Hesam Rahmanian.

  Art Daily | May 03, 2022
• How physical reading spaces are vital for keeping children’s imagination alive

  In my recent book talks, a question that inevitably came up was about childhood and the imagery early memories evoke. 

  Khaleej Times | April 28, 2022
• UAE's best universities: New York University Abu Dhabi

  The National's guide to universities in the Emirates continues with this American institution established in 2010.

  The National | April 27, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi launches its first-ever space podcast

  The Centre for Astro, Particle and Planetary Physics (CAP3) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has produced and launched Spaced Out, the university’s first-ever podcast dedicated to astronomy and space science.

  Emirates News Agency | April 26, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi launches four new research centers

  The NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute has announced the establishment of four new research centers which will support global efforts to provide solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

  Abu Dhabi Media Government Office | April 25, 2022
• New York University Abu Dhabi research centres to explore climate change and AI

  Engineering and robotics to be studied in new specialist divisions.

  The National | April 25, 2022
• Ministry of Tolerance hosts ‘Zayed: A Bouquet of Human Values’ forum

  Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, said the theme, “Zayed: A Bouquet of Human Values”, embodies the generosity of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who established the foundations of the UAE and its noble values.

  UAE Barq | April 25, 2022
• UAE National Pavilion unveils Emirati artist Ibrahim’s work at Venice Biennale

  The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its exhibition at the Biennale Arte 2022, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: Between Sunrise and Sunset.

  Gulf Today | April 25, 2022
• Hastening the UAE’s journey to zero waste

  A good way to encourage recycling and composting is to make it expensive to put things in landfill.

  Middle East Business | April 23, 2022
• 2022 Venice Biennale to see strong participation of Arab, MENA countries

  2022 Venice Biennale to see strong participation of Arab, MENA countries.

  Gulf News | April 22, 2022
• Tunisia coup: Saied seizes control of electoral commission in latest power grab

  President Saied said he would replace most of commission's members in a move that will cast doubt on electoral integrity.

  Middle East Eye | April 22, 2022
• OSN's first feature film 'Yellow Bus' hopes to heal through its tragic premise

  Shot around the UAE, the drama tells the story of a community dealing with the tragic death of young girl left in a school bus.

  The National | April 21, 2022
• Inside Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim's exhibition at Venice Biennale's UAE National Pavilion

  'Between Sunrise and Sunset' is an homage to the renowned Emirati artist's hometown of Khor Fakkan.

  The National | April 21, 2022
• This Emirati visual artist is representing UAE at the 59th Venice Biennale

  In an interview, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim talks about his deep relationship with Khor Fakkan and the influences that have shaped his art.

  Khaleej Times | April 21, 2022
• How the New York Arabic Orchestra is rebuilding to become 'a strong force'

  Artistic director and acclaimed violinist Layth Sidiq on the ensemble's plans as they return to stage after a pandemic-enforced hiatus.

  The National | April 20, 2022
• How to apply for a golden visa in the UAE

  The 10-year residency permits are for investors and people with exceptional skills.

  The National | April 19, 2022
• The UAE wants to put humans on Mars by 2117. Its plans start now

  In order to survive, technologists like Elon Musk say that we need to become a multi-planetary species. Here's how the UAE is preparing to make that happen.

  Wired | April 19, 2022
• The crazy economics of metaverse plots

  In vast virtual worlds, should “location, location, location” really matter?

  Wired | April 18, 2022
• What to expect from Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim's exhibition at Venice Biennale 2022

  The National Pavilion UAE will also release a companion publication to the pioneering artist's work titled Between Sunrise and Sunset.

  The National | April 18, 2022
• Mideast artists make bold showing at 59th Venice Biennale

  The 59th Biennale, which this year features a strong showing of nations and artists from the Middle East.

  Arab News | April 18, 2022
• Gulf nations will benefit from a combined race to space initiatives

  So much more can be attained by pooling resources, tech and the talent.

  Gulf News | April 17, 2022
• Black Pain and Punishment at the Oscars

  The Academy announced a ten-year ban on Will Smith from attending its events after Smith slapped Chris Rock during a live telecast of the 2022 Oscar’s ceremony. 

  Counter Punch | April 15, 2022
• After years of dysfunction, Tunisian MPs unite trying to salvage their political system

  Old school politicking and backroom deals helped bring parliamentarians together to vote down Kais Saied's exceptional measures.

  The National | April 14, 2022
• A Guide to the 59th Venice Biennale National Pavilions

  The 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled The Milk of Dreams, will open to the public from Saturday April 23 to Sunday November 27, 2022.

  Selections Art | April 14, 2022
• NYU Water Research Centre in Abu Dhabi using Axium Process Pilot Plants for innovative research program

  NYU Abu Dhabi is a leading research university having an international presence with a comprehensive science academy at its core. 

  Innovations Food | April 14, 2022
• Simon Shaheen on spending 40 years introducing American audiences to Arabic music

  The Arabic Music Retreat is on its way to the region. The week-long event has been running for 26 years in the US, mentoring generations of Arabic musicians through intensive workshops, lectures and performances by esteemed musicians and academics.

  The National | April 13, 2022
• UAE: 9 universities monitored for low ratings, prevented from accepting new students

  15 universities in the country were shut down since 2019 due to poor performance.

  Khaleej Times | April 12, 2022
• Study Shows Link Between Covid-19 Stressors And Health Behaviours

  The global PsyCorona project highlights the negative effects of high Covid-19 infection risk and economic burden on health outcomes.

  Code Blue | April 12, 2022
• A Global Music Showcase Highlighting the Relationship Between Migration and Songs

  Ethiopian-American songwriter and performer Meklit Hadero is a dynamo. A force. A person to know and cherish. Her music is as spiritual as it is entertaining.

  American Song Writer | April 12, 2022
• The refugees freezing to death a few miles from where others get a warm welcome

  At Poland’s border with Ukraine, Polish border guards help elderly women with their luggage, hand out cups of tea, pick up small children and even play with them.

  ITV | April 11, 2022
• Parthenogenesis review: Dubai collective emphasises spirit of collaboration in Abu Dhabi

  First institutional retrospective of work by Ramin and Rokni Haerizadeh and Hesam Rahmanian is at NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery.

  The National | April 10, 2022
• Worlds in collaboration: international jazz in Abu Dhabi

  The Arts Center’s 14 April Boom.Diwan concert will feature two top jazz pianists – Nduduzo Makhathini from South Africa and Jean-Michel Pilc from France and North America.

  Magpie | April 10, 2022
• This week in the UAE: Big Bad Wolf Books, Ramadaniyyat at NYUAD, World Art Day, yoga

  Here’s our pick of activities to enjoy this week in the UAE.

  Friday | April 07, 2022
• Climate Change

  Following IPCC report on climate change that claimed it is'now or never' if we are to avoid catastrophic changes in our weather, Antonios Vouloudis, director of Sustainability and Stewardship, NYU Abu Dhabi, dsicusses the details with Georgia Tolley.

  Dubai Eye 103.8 | April 05, 2022
• Pakistan parliament dissolved, NYUAD researchers' discovery, BTS at the Grammys - Trending

  Teams from New York University Abu Dhabi have discovered high-frequency waves that curl around the Sun.

  The National | April 04, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi concludes region's first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon

  NYU Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Tamkeen, and hosted by the NYUAD Institute, has concluded the region's first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon for Social Good, where the team, Qudra, won first place for their project QEnergy.

  Emirates News Agency | April 04, 2022
• Sheraa to offer support at every stage of entrepreneurial journey

  Nine startups under the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Sharjah Entrepreneurship centre (Sheraa) have forged connections with UAE-based investors at the Emirates Angels Open Day networking session, organised in partnership with nonprofit Emirates Angels Investors Association at the House of Wisdom.

  Gulf Today | April 04, 2022
• Abu Dhabi grows its quantum ecosystem

  An NYU Abu Dhabi hackathon challenged students to tackle global challenges using quantum computers—preparing them for a quibit-powered future.

  Wired | April 04, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi scientists discover high-frequency waves around the Sun

  How the Sun behaves is of more than academic significance because of its impact on Earth.

  The National | April 03, 2022
• Win tickets to the amazing Boom.Diwan x Nduduzo Makhathini x Jean-Michel Pilc concert at NYUAD

  Khaleeji rhythms and sounds in musical conversation with global jazz.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | April 01, 2022
• Ramadan 2022: NYU Abu Dhabi lines up a series of activations for the Holy Month

  The Art Gallery, The Arts Center and The Institute will all host events in celebration of Ramadan.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | April 01, 2022
• What Is Ramadan? Everything About Muslims' Holiest Month As Told By Experts

  Newsweek spoke with a religious scholar and a pair of practicing Muslims to find out more about Ramadan, which begins this year on Saturday, April 2.

  Newsweek | April 01, 2022
• NYUAD makes the most of Ramadan

  NYUAD is hosting the inaugural Ramadaniyyat, a week-long program of events to mark Ramadan that has been put together by NYUAD’s three public-facing institutions: The Arts Center, The Art Gallery, and The Institute.

  Magpie | March 31, 2022
• DJ Spooky at NYU Abu Dhabi hackathon: how data can be used for good

  The composer, multidisciplinary artist and author will perform and deliver a talk on how technology can be best used as a problem-solving tool.

  The National | March 31, 2022
• NYUAD to host inaugural edition of Ramadaniyyat

  NYU Abu Dhabi  will host its inaugural, in-person edition of Ramadaniyyat, a diverse, week-long series of public events this Ramadan.

  Emirates News Agency | March 31, 2022
• Gene-Editing Technologies, Fluid Mechanics Breakthroughs, and Solutions to Unfathomable Mathematical Equations Recognized by King Faisal Prize

  Two mathematicians and a scientist were among this year’s King Faisal Prize’s seven laureates who received their prizes on 29 March in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  AP News | March 30, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi hosting first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon in the Middle East

  NYU Abu Dhabi will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from March 30 to April 1, at the NYUAD Conference Center.

  Business Transformation | March 29, 2022
• Winners of 2022 King Faisal Prize awards honored in Riyadh

  The winners of this year’s King Faisal Prize on Tuesday received their awards at a glittering ceremony staged in Riyadh.

  Arab News | March 29, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi celebrates first decade of Summer Academy

  NYU Abu Dhabi today celebrated the first decade of the NYUAD Summer Academy, an 18-month programme that enhances the academic profiles of highly motivated Emirati high school students and prepares them for entry into top-tier English language universities.

  Emirates News Agency | March 28, 2022
• Mysterious waves inside the Sun have scientists baffled

  There’s a lot we still don’t know about the Sun. While missions like NASA’s Parker Probe will help enlighten us, scientists continue to discover new things that are quite baffling.

  BGR | March 27, 2022
• Strange new type of solar wave defies physics

  The findings hints at undiscovered solar physics.

  Space.com | March 27, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi researchers discover mysterious set of waves in Sun

  Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Centre for Space Science have discovered a new set of waves in the Sun that, unexpectedly, appear to travel much faster than predicted by theory.

  Emirates News Agency | March 26, 2022
• Latest Cohort Of The Ma’an Social Incubator Onboards StartAD As A Partner, Invites Social Entrepreneurs To Apply

  The Ma’an Social Incubator (MSI) is devoted to encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship to develop solutions to social, cultural, or environmental challenges.

  Abu Dhabu SME Hub | March 25, 2022
• How do the approaches of Qatar and the UAE differ on Ukraine?

  The Russian-Ukrainian war is impacting many countries worldwide. Whether discussing energy markets, food prices, or foreign fighters, this conflict in eastern Europe will have major implications for the Middle East.

  Doha News | March 25, 2022
• Abu Dhabi: Researchers discover new, 'faster' waves in the sun

  Complex interactions between other well known waves and magnetism, gravity or convection could drive the HFR waves at this speed.

  Khaleej Times | March 25, 2022
• Solar enigma: Mysterious waves spotted on Sun moving at speeds that ‘defy explanation’

  A MYSTERIOUS set of waves have been identified moving within the Sun travelling at a speed that the physicists who revealed them have said presently "defies explanation".

  Express | March 25, 2022
• Mysterious Inexplicable Waves Are Coming Out Of The Sun

  Fast waves are coming out of the sun, a phenomenon that scientists have described as a ‘true mystery’.

  UNILAD | March 25, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi to host first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon in the Middle East

  NYUAD will host world-leading academia and industry experts in quantum computing including AWS, Google, IBM, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and AstraZeneca who will also serve as mentors.

  Abu Dhabi Media Government Office | March 24, 2022
• New NYUAD study offers insights into how workplace culture perpetuates gender gaps

  New research from NYU Abu Dhabi may offer an explanation to the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in fields that are perceived to prize raw intellectual talent or "brilliance".

  Emirates News Agency | March 24, 2022
• Scientists Find Unexplained Waves Inside the Sun That Defy Known Physics

  Scientists have discovered a class of never-before-seen waves inside the Sun that move in the opposite direction of its rotation and travel so fast that they defy explanation.

  Vice | March 24, 2022
• Mysterious high-frequency waves swirling on the sun are moving at speeds that 'defy explanation',

  High-frequency waves swirling on the sun have left scientists confused, as the unexpected bursts of energy are moving at speeds that defy explanation.

  Daily Mail | March 24, 2022
• An emphasis on brilliance creates a toxic, dog-eat-dog workplace atmosphere that discourages women

  Workplaces that emphasize brilliance are perceived to have a masculine work culture that undermines gender diversity, according to a new investigation. 

  The Conversation | March 23, 2022
• World Water Day: A chance for the UAE to re-think our use of resources

  Communities must manage water better and waste much less of it.

  The National | March 22, 2022
• Ma’an works with startAD to make Abu Dhabi a global hub for entrepreneurship

  The Authority of Social Contribution, also known as Ma’an, has entered a three-year partnership with startAD, the business accelerator based at NYU Abu Dhabi, to support the emirate’s ambitions to become a global hub for entrepreneurship.

  The National | March 22, 2022
• startAD, VentureSouq to host symposium on investing in food security, technology

  startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), and VentureSouq, a GCC-based venture capital firm, will host the seventh annual Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium, which will take place virtually from 22nd to 23rd March, 2022.

  Emirates News Agency | March 21, 2022
• Opportunities to learn: A triumph of light over darkness

  On the night of 23 February, Liz Shchepetylnykova was on the phone with a friend discussing meeting for lunch or dinner in a day or two when she and her husband, Vitali Sharlai, returned to Kyiv from Chernivtsi.

  University World News | March 19, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi to host region’s first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from March 30 to April 1, at the NYUAD Conference Center.

  My Startup World | March 18, 2022
• Why are we here? Why was I created? What’s the purpose of this thing called lifeThe Mary McBride Band to perform free The Mary McBride Band to perform free concert in Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi

  Audiences can expect a mix of country, gospel, blues, and old school rock ‘n’ roll.

  Gulf News | March 18, 2022
• Why Art, Literature Are Vital To Democracy

  Why are we here? Why was I created? What’s the purpose of this thing called life?

  The Tide | March 18, 2022
• You don't have to go far: unusual places in the solar system where you need to look for life

  Planets, Moons, asteroids, comets: there are many objects in the solar system. To find life on them simply, scientists from New York University in Abu Dhabi created a methodology for ranking them.

  Geek Tech Online | March 18, 2022
• Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE Pavilion launches ‘Land of Dreamers Who Do’ documentary film series

  Season One sheds light on 12 inspiring stories of visionaries from all over the world.

  Gulf News | March 16, 2022
• Dubai artist collective wins inaugural $20,000 Black Mountain College Prize

  Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh and Hesam Rahmanian will receive the grant alongside the opportunity to develop their practice at the historic BMC campus.

  The National | March 16, 2022
• Emirati creatives honoured in Abu Dhabi’s Design and Creativity Awards

  The event was held in Manarat Al Saadiyat and organised by the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation.

  The National | March 16, 2022
• Sikka turns 10: Dubai art and design festival returns after two-year hiatus

  With a stronger line-up and programming, the event is the best place to see who and what is coming up in the UAE art scene.

  The National | March 16, 2022
• Middle East’s first ever Quantum Computing Hackathon happening in Abu Dhabi

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon from March 30 to April 1 at the NYUAD Conference Center, with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries.

  Tech x Media | March 15, 2022
• Here are the 7 Best Places to Search for Life in the Solar System

  If humanity is ever going to find life on another planet in the solar system, it’s probably best to know where to look.

  Universe Today | March 15, 2022
• War in Ukraine: Why Vladimir Putin couldn't have trained fighters in Africa

  A black and white image which some people falsely claim shows Russian President Vladimir Putin training liberation movements in southern Africa, has been circulating.

  BBC News | March 15, 2022
• NYUAD to host MidEast’s 1st Quantum Computing Hackathon on March 30th

  NYU Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from 30th March to 1st April.

  GCC Business News | March 14, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi to host Quantum Computing International Hackathon on 30th March

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from 30th March to 1st April, at the NYUAD Conference Centre.

  Emirates News Agency | March 14, 2022
• Sam Green on his live documentary 32 Sounds

  Sam Green on his live documentary 32 After the film’s world premiere at Sundance, Sam Green discusses his live documentary 32 Sounds, encouraging active listening, and the possibilities in the live documentary form.

  Seventh Row | March 14, 2022
• UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai hosts ‘Dreamer Dialogues’

  Discussions focus on youth empowerment and lifelong learning in securing the future.

  Gulf News | March 11, 2022
• Motherhood and Writing: An oxymoron?

  I am, without the shadow of a doubt, a happier, better, less restless mother, when I don’t feel axed into surrendering my own song.

  Khaleej Times | March 10, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi cracks mystery of viper snake horns

  The type of horns a viper develops is often based on its habitat, a pair of researchers at the New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi have discovered.

  Gulf News | March 09, 2022
• Creating change and inspiring others

  Sharing stories of creating change and inspiring others to embrace the fear and be their own ChangemakeHERs were the messages from young, women leaders from New Zealand, UAE, USA, and Namibia at the ‘ChangemakeHER’ session which took place during the International Women’s Day Forum at Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday.

  Gulf Today | March 09, 2022
• UAE: Researchers present first study on evolution of horns in viper snakes

  The results showed that horns were gained and lost often throughout the evolutionary history of vipers, and evolved gradually.

  Khaleej Times | March 09, 2022
• Predictors of adherence to public health behaviors for fighting COVID-19 derived from longitudinal data

  The present paper examines longitudinally how subjective perceptions about COVID-19, one’s community, and the government predict adherence to public health measures to reduce the spread of the virus.

  Nature | March 09, 2022
• Ukraine's impact on the US-Turkey alliance

  The bilateral relationship has faced serious issues in recent years, but could the conflict in Ukraine lead to a potential strengthening of Ankara and Washington's alliance?

  The New Arab | March 09, 2022
• Parthenogenesis: Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, and Hesam Rahmanian

  This exhibition marks the artist trio’s first institutional solo show in the UAE, on view at the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery until June 12.

  Hyperallergic | March 08, 2022
• Sam Green: The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi reopens to the public

  It will be the first live screening since 2020 at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | March 07, 2022
• UAE’s Hope probe tracks enormous dust storm on Mars

  Observations show how quickly storms thousands of kilometres in size spread across the planet.

  The National | March 07, 2022
• Women scientists in Gulf show the way

  According to UNESCO Science Report 2021, women taking to science account for 40 per cent of the scientific workforce in the Gulf Arab countries compared to the worldwide figure of 33 per cent.

  Gulf Today | March 06, 2022
• More action needed to draw women to science, say Middle East female achievers

  Despite recent advancements in the Middle East, women remain massively under-represented in the fields of science and engineering across the region and more must be done to change this, say experts.

  Arab News | March 05, 2022
• Everything you need to know about rocket crashing into the Moon tomorrow

  The debris will hit the lunar surface at 4.25pm, UAE time.

  The National | March 03, 2022
• Landmark exhibition of Dubai-based artist trio opens at The NYUAD Art Gallery

  The NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery today opened its Spring 2022 exhibition titled Parthenogenesis: Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, Hesam Rahmanian. Comprising several major new bodies of work, Parthenogenesis marks the artist trio’s first solo show at a UAE institution.

  Emirates News Agency | March 02, 2022
• National Pavilion UAE announces publication of the first comprehensive monograph for Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim

  The monograph will be the first comprehensive publication on the Emirati artist, covering his biomorphic abstraction paintings of the 1980s, his Land Art experiments and immersive installations of the 1990s, and the evolution of his papier-mâché sculptures over the last two decades. 

  Art Daily | March 01, 2022
• National Pavilion UAE announces publication of first comprehensive monograph for Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim

  The National Pavilion UAE announced Monday the details on its upcoming publication accompanying its exhibition, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: Between Sunrise and Sunset, at the 59th International Art Exhibition.

  Emirates News Agency | February 28, 2022
• Former Abu Dhabi student speaks from Ukraine shelter as explosions draw closer

  Taking shelter in the basement of her apartment building in Ukraine’s capital city Kiev, Yulia Tymoshenko has slept for only four hours in the past two days.

  The National | February 25, 2022
• Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi offers lineup of activities for its Spring Season

  The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced a diverse line-up for its Season 7 spring schedule, with commissioned works, UAE premieres, and returning fan favorites.

  Emirates News Agency | February 24, 2022
• The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Season 7 spring schedule has been announced

  Hosted under the theme of ‘Now and into the Future’, the programme has a packed lineup for you to enjoy including UAE premieres, music, theatre, dance, film, poetry, and interdisciplinary performances spotlights.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | February 24, 2022
• Tunisia’s public sector salary crisis could threaten Saied’s rule

  Teachers, nurses and police officers are being put in the red by late salary payments as the country’s finances crumble.

  The National | February 22, 2022
• Culture, literature and internships to draw young Emiratis and Indians closer

  UAE and Indian diplomats outline ideas to connect young people and artists.

  The National | February 21, 2022
• Study led by NYU Abu Dhabi researchers highlights how indigenous people are grossly underrepresented in medicine and public health research

  There is limited data about how NCDs affect vulnerable populations, especially indigenous populations who are often omitted from national health surveys.

  Emirates News Agency | February 21, 2022
• Fears of a Lurch to Dictatorship Blight Arab Spring’s Last Hope

  TV talk-show host Amer Ayad was expecting a backlash after he used his platform to portray Tunisia’s president as an aspiring dictator. But even he was stunned by its severity.
  

  Bloomberg | February 20, 2022
• Tunisia Meets the IMF: What's at Stake?

  Tunisia and the International Monetary Fund are in preliminary talks, with an eye on a potential multi-billion-dollar rescue deal for an economy plagued by recession, public debt, inflation and unemployment.

  Asharq Al-Awsat (English Edition) | February 19, 2022
• New health survey of indigenous Nepali people uncovers clues about prevalence and determinants of non-communicable diseases

  Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – diseases that are not transmissible between individuals – account for the leading causes of death globally. 

  Mirage News | February 19, 2022
• Discovery in Oman could show what ancient people ate more than 2,000 years ago

  Unesco World Heritage sites of Bat, Al Khutm and Al Ayn are home to thousands of tombs and settlement buildings.

  The National | February 19, 2022
• Study finds how lizard tails are sturdy at regular times but detach easily when needed

  Findings may lead to novel designs to solve adhesion challenges in robotics and prosthetics.

  Independent | February 18, 2022
• New health survey of indigenous Nepali people uncovers clues about the prevalence and determinants of non-communicable diseases

  Study led by NYU Abu Dhabi researchers highlights how indigenous people are grossly underrepresented in medicine and public health research.

  Eureka Alert | February 18, 2022
• The Paradox of the Lizard Tail, Solved

  When choosing between life and limb, many animals willingly sacrifice the limb. The ability to drop appendages is known as autotomy, or self-amputation. 

  New York Times | February 17, 2022
• How lizards keep detachable tails from falling off

  A complex hierarchical structure helps the lizard prevent accidental amputations.

  Science News | February 17, 2022
• Bat archeological site discoveries reveal aspects of life during Umm an-Nar period

  Archaeological excavations carried out by a joint team from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and archaeological researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and New York University in Abu Dhabi, resulted in discoveries at the archaeological site of Bat in the Governorate of A’Dhahirah.

  Times of Oman | February 16, 2022
• How the UAE’s new workweek can be a game changer for its workforce

  There is a very strong business case for a shorter workweek, as people have more energy to be productive and efficient.

  Gulf Business | February 14, 2022
• These Emirati pupils want to help more people with special needs get into university

  A legacy of the Special Olympics held in Abu Dhabi, Peoplability seeks to get more people into higher education and the workplace.

  The National | February 13, 2022
• Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival to return to Manarat Al Saadiyat

  Paradox of sustainability will serve as theme of this year’s event.

  The National | February 12, 2022
• UAE’s Mars Hope Team Publishes ‘Mars Atlas’

  The United Arab Emirates Space Agency releases a unique comprehensive Mars Atlas of the Red Planet.

  Universe Today | February 11, 2022
• Celebrating the International Day of women and girls in science

  Solving humanity’s greatest challenges requires a diverse talent pool.

  Gulf News | February 11, 2022
• UAE: New website launched to teach Arabic language and culture

  User-friendly website offers material in modern standard Arabic, spoken dialects and Arab culture.

  Write Caliber | February 10, 2022
• UAE: New website launched to teach Arabic language and culture

  User-friendly website offers material in modern standard Arabic, spoken dialects and Arab culture.

  Khaleej Times | February 10, 2022
• Urban Traffic Management

  Traffic talk and roads with Professor Monica Menendez from NYU Abu Dhabi.

  Dubai Eye 103.8 | February 10, 2022
• Tunisia: How disbanding judicial council marks the culmination of Saied's power grab

  Experts tell MEE the top legal body was the country’s last hope for judicial independence, now eroded under President Saied’s ‘dictatorial consolidation of power.’ 

  Middle East Eye | February 08, 2022
• NYUAD researchers study traffic management in 25 cities

  Review aims to improve understanding of traffic patterns, relieve congestion.

  Gulf News | February 08, 2022
• The Most Advances of AI in Healthcare

  As a famous saying goes “Precaution is Better than Cure” AI is so accurate to this as it can predict and treat patients with appropriate treatment.

  Industry Wired | February 07, 2022
• NYUAD study offers new insights about urban traffic management

  A team of researchers, including NYUAD Research Scientist, Daniel Bramich, and NYUAD Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering and Director of the CITIES Research Centre, Monica Menendez, have published a review of previously proposed traffic models using a global data set to compare their accuracy.

  Emirates News Agency | February 07, 2022
• Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurates 10th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival

  Emirati artists participating this year include Yousef Al Zaabi and Abdullah Lutfi.

  Gulf News | February 05, 2022
• UAE-Bahraini nanosatellite Light-1 launched successfully into orbit

  The satellite to be used to conduct region’s first scientific mission to monitor and study thunderstorms and lightning.

  Khaleej Times | February 03, 2022
• Why demanding diversity in storytelling is a good fight

  It's vital to see more people who look, speak, think like us, in the stories we read.

  Khaleej Times | February 03, 2022
• UAE-Bahraini Nanosatellite Placed in Orbit

  The UAE-Bahraini Light-1 CubeSat has been successfully launched into orbit from the International Space Station, in cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

  Dubai Eye 103.8 | February 03, 2022
• International Space Station places UAE-Bahraini satellite Light-1 into orbit

  A UAE-Bahraini nanosatellite has been released into orbit to begin its mission of studying charged particles above thunderstorms that release harmful levels of radiation.

  The National | February 03, 2022
• Two major exhibitions are coming to NYUAD Art Gallery

  The centre is currently showcasing Modernisms.

  Yalla Abu Dhabi | February 03, 2022
• Giant iceberg blocks scientists’ study of ‘Doomsday Glacier’

  Antarctica’s so-called Doomsday Glacier, nicknamed because it is huge and coming apart, is mostly thwarting an international effort to figure out how dangerously vulnerable it is.

  AP News | February 03, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery announces 2022 programme

  The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery has announced two major exhibitions for Spring and Fall 2022, in addition to projects globally, including the National Pavilion UAE at Biennale Arte 2022 in Venice, and the UAE’s 50th-anniversary exhibition at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC.

  Eye of Riyadh | February 02, 2022
• NYUAD Art Gallery centres on Gulf art practices for its 2022 programme

  The gallery has announced two major exhibitions that will open in its Abu Dhabi space this year.

  The National | February 01, 2022
• New Mars Atlas Coming Soon Based On Red Planet Images From Hope

  We’ll get a global view of a changing Mars courtesy of a new Red Planet atlas dropping later this month.

  Forbes | February 01, 2022
• Would Earth survive a devastating asteroid impact?

  Dinosaurs didn’t know physics or have a planetary defense program. But we do.

  Deseret News | January 31, 2022
• Medical technology from mixed reality to the metaverse and beyond

  How digital technology can be used to bridge gaps in the UAE’s healthcare sector.

  Gulf News | January 27, 2022
• Washington exhibition showcases contemporary art from the UAE

  Highlights from ‘Between the Sky and the Earth,’ a show to mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, which runs until March 31 at the Middle East Institute.

  Arab News | January 27, 2022
• The CNN Talk Live: Putin & the West - How do we avoid conflict?

  Putin and the West: How do we avoid conflict? 

  CNN | January 26, 2022
• UAE Hope probe sends home treasure trove of new Mars images

  Space enthusiasts have welcomed the country's move to release data collected by the craft during its two-year odyssey.

  The National | January 25, 2022
• Five tips to keep in mind when pursuing entrepreneurship in 2022

  Networking, embracing technology and finding a niche or market to disrupt can help those looking to start a business.

  The National | January 24, 2022
• UAE artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s work to be showcased at Venice Biennale 2022

  Titled ‘Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: Between Sunrise and Sunset’, the exhibition will present a new series work created for the National Pavilion UAE.

  Mashable Middle East | January 24, 2022
• Canadian researcher on why you should care about the Thwaites Glacier

  Over the weekend, physical climate scientist David Holland made it to his research base on the Thwaites Glacier — a vast, unstable and vital ice formation in Southern Antarctica that researchers have scrambled to understand.

  National Observer | January 24, 2022
• Will There Be an Armenian Diaspora in 100 Years’ Time?

  The Armenian diaspora today is a modern phenomenon dating back not much more than 100 years. The first wave of emigration goes back to the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and the second wave followed the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

  Mirror Spectator | January 24, 2022
• UAE: Professor develops new Mars atlas with Hope Probe data

  The map shows how the Red Planet changes throughout the day and across seasons.

  Khaleej Times | January 22, 2022
• Galaxy evolution: A cosmic romance written in the stars

  An international team of astronomers has taken a step forward in understanding the evolution of galaxies, and in so doing, told a story written in the heavens.

  Phys Org | January 19, 2022
• How the Dubai coastline is being rebuilt with used oyster shells

  Dubai school and restaurant group join forces to create artificial reefs.

  The National | January 17, 2022
• If the US and China quarrel, the planet suffers, author says

  Sophia Kalantzakos’ scholarship focuses on how the climate crisis impacts global power politics.

  Asian Poly Glot View | January 17, 2022
• How to address digital safety in the metaverse

  As buzz around the metaverse increases, many are raising concerns about the potential risks in an environment where the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds continue to blur.

  The European Sting | January 17, 2022
• What can molten activity teach us about Mars?

  One of the red planet’s volcanoes, Olympus Mons, is the biggest in the solar system.

  The National | January 16, 2022
• The year that made Kais Saied and broke Tunisia's democracy

  Tunisians woke on Friday, the morning of the 11th anniversary of the ousting of former dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, to what felt like deja vu.

  The National | January 14, 2022
• How to address digital safety in the metaverse

  As buzz around the metaverse increases, many are raising concerns about the potential risks in an environment where the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds continue to blur.

  World Economic Forum | January 14, 2022
• Two UAE universities to set up precision medicine and food security research institutes

  Two Abu Dhabi universities will open new research institutes in three sectors facing urgent challenges: precision medicine, food security and sustainable energy production.

  The National | January 13, 2022
• ASPIRE to fund three VRIs to enhance biotechnology for precision medicine, food security, sustainable energy production

  In line with its core mandate to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, ASPIRE, the technology programme management arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is funding three Virtual Research Institutes (VRIs) in Abu Dhabi Universities.

  Emirates News Agency | January 13, 2022
• Dh200 million fund to enhance biotechnology for precision medicine, food security, sustainable energy production

  Two of the funded VRIs will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates University.

  Khaleej Times | January 13, 2022
• A cosmic romance written in the stars

  An international team of astronomers has taken a step forward in understanding the evolution of galaxies, and in so doing, told a story written in the heavens.

  Swinburne | January 13, 2022
• NYU Abu Dhabi professor creates atlas of Mars using Hope probe data

  The map aims to show how the Red Planet changes over time.

  The National | January 12, 2022
• Medical Sector is Adopting AI to Treat Cancer Patients with Care.

  The medical sector started adopting AI in order to treat its patients. Know the best ways of AI in treating cancer.

  Industry Wired | January 12, 2022
• Signatures of selection underpinning rapid coral adaptation to the world’s warmest reefs

  One of the most vulnerable ecosystems is coral reefs that are estimated to be home to over a quarter of all marine species.

  Science Advances | January 12, 2022
• The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the upcoming edition

  The 10th Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival will take place from February 4 to March 31.

  Mashable Middle East | January 11, 2022
• Abu Dhabi mathematics professor wins prestigious science award

  Nader Masmoudi, Professor of Mathematics at New York University’s (NYU), Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and NYU Abu Dhabi affiliated faculty member, has been announced as one of the 2022 winners of the prestigious King Faisal Prize (KFP) in Science for his dedicated research and contribution to science.

  Khaleej Times | January 10, 2022
• Water Security: The Biggest Challenge

  Fresh water is a vital resource for human life. However, population growth and enhanced living standards, together with the expansion of industrial and agricultural activities, are creating unprecedented demands on clean water supplies all over the world.

  Water Online | January 10, 2022
• The UAE's weekend switch will change everything

  It may be disruptive at first, but the decision will benefit all in the long run.

  The National | January 06, 2022
• Don't Look Up: Would a comet really destroy Earth - or could we stop it?

  It is humanity’s worst nightmare: a comet five kilometres wide will collide with Earth and wipe out almost everything that lives and breathes – including us.

  The National | January 04, 2022
• Joseon pop's fanbase in the making

  GlobalFEST co-founder Bill Bragin discusses Korean folk fusion bands and how the world music festival helped them become visible in North America.

  The Korea Times | January 04, 2022
• How Travel To Abu Dhabi Changed In The Last 20 Years

  Over the last two decades, Abu Dhabi has undergone a number of changes, and this is the biggest way travel to this empire now differs.

  The Travel | January 01, 2022