In the News
2025
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Asteroid once feared to be hitting Earth now more likely to strike Moon in 2032
Astronomers have refined the orbit of asteroid 2024 YR4 using data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing a slightly higher probability that the space rock could crash into the Moon’s surface.
The National | June 23, 2025 -
Unstable Grounds: How NYUAD fine art graduates find clarity in ambiguity
For the fine art graduates at NYU Abu Dhabi who are showcasing their work, art is an act of searching – a wrestling with materials for meaning.
The National | June 13, 2025 -
Faraj Suleiman's UAE debut and other shows to catch at NYU Abu Dhabi's Arts Centre
The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi has unveiled its schedule of shows and performances for its 11th season. From music and poetry to theatre and dance, the list of performances is sure to appeal to all manner of art lovers.
The National | June 04, 2025 -
Landmark UAE climate law aims to curb emissions and boost net-zero ambitions
A new UAE climate law that requires companies to keep emission levels in check or face fines has been hailed as a "pivotal shift" for the country.
The National | June 02, 2025 -
NYUAD showcases cutting-edge innovations - all made in the Emirates
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) showcased a suite of homegrown innovations at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, including brain-controlled prosthetics, one-of-a-kind UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), and sustainable building materials.
Aletihad | May 23, 2025 -
Abu Dhabi kids get first device at 3 years old, study finds
70% of parents expressed satisfaction with their children's screen time, highlighting a general acceptance of digital media use among young children in the emirate
Khaleej Times | May 12, 2025 -
UAE private schools begin to weave AI into all aspects of curriculum
AI is set to play a key role in the education of future generations, especially in the UAE
The National | May 05, 2025 -
This art historian is on a quest to ensure the story of Arab art is not lost
Salwa Mikdadi's Abu Dhabi-based institution is digitising and cataloguing tens of thousands of documents and artefacts
The Art Newspaper | April 15, 2025
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