Friday, December 12, 2025

Omar Rahman

Emirates
Emirati filmmaker Ali Al Batashi's dream: Preserving UAE's heritage through cinema

Ali Fouad Said Al Batashi, a UAE film graduate from Middlesex University Dubai, wants to change how the world sees Emirati culture through cinema. Aft...

News
Exploring Educational Quality and Financial Resources: Ministry of Education Surveys the Field

The UAE's Ministry of Education is asking everyone in the community to help shape the country's education budget for 2026-2027. Through a digital surv...

Startups and Tech
Google's Gemini AI Model Revolutionizes On-Field Performance

The UAE government has launched the world's first benchmark test to measure how well AI models understand Emirati culture, language, and values. Googl...

Education
Navigating the Tutoring Dilemma: Balancing Necessity and Commercialization in Family Budgets

What started as simple academic support has grown into a massive parallel education system that's reshaping how students learn across the Middle East....

Startups and Tech
NVIDIA Develops Software to Secure Its Chips from Smuggling

Nvidia has developed location verification technology that can identify which country its AI chips are operating in, a move designed to prevent smuggl...

Startups and Tech
Samsung Unveils Groundbreaking Tri-Fold Smartphone, Raising the Bar in Mobile Innovation

Samsung just unveiled its first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z Tri-fold, priced at $2,440. The device unfolds into a 10-inch screen made of three p...

Startups and Tech
Jeep Unveils the All-Electric Recon: Revolutionizing the Future of 4x4 Mobility

Jeep just announced pricing for its all-new electric Recon SUV at $65,000, marking a major step in the iconic off-road brand's push into electric vehi...

Education
Sharjah University and Virinova Forge Research Collaboration: Advancing Academic Partnerships

The University of Sharjah has signed a partnership deal with GE Vernova to collaborate on training, education, and research projects. This agreement c...

Education
Boosting Remote Learning: Schools Implement Online Classes Ahead of Exams

Government schools announced they're switching to remote learning for just one day - Wednesday - as students prepare for first semester exams starting...

Startups and Tech
Governments Anticipate Increased Tech Budgets by 2026: 52% of Officials Expect Funding Boost

Government IT leaders are planning major budget increases for 2026, with cybersecurity and artificial intelligence topping their spending priorities....

Startups and Tech
UAE Enables Digital Signing for Transactions in Seconds

The UAE has strengthened its position as a global digital government leader by expanding digital signature adoption through its national digital ident...

Startups and Tech
Nvidia Invests $1 Billion in Nokia to Accelerate 5G and Edge Computing Innovations

Nokia just landed a major financial boost from Nvidia, with the chip giant investing $1 billion in new Nokia shares. This partnership aims to accelera...

News
Schools Celebrate Union Day with Interactive Video Clips Connecting Students and Families

Dubai schools have launched a creative initiative for UAE National Day celebrations, asking students to film themselves performing the national anthem...

News
School Authority Enforces Strict Ban on Parents Boarding School Buses

The Ministry of Education has banned parents and visitors from boarding school buses under any circumstances, allowing only students and officially au...

Economy
Majesty Concludes European Tour with Monaco Finale: A Captivating Royal Journey

Gulf Craft's luxury yacht brand Majesty wrapped up its 2025 European tour with stops at major industry events including the Cannes Yachting Festival,...

Startups and Tech
Tesla Recalls Over 63,600 Cybertruck Vehicles Due to Lighting Defect

Tesla recalled 63,619 Cybertruck vehicles after a software bug made their front parking lights too bright, potentially blinding oncoming drivers. The...

Startups and Tech
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Electronic Design Automation Leader Synopsis

Nvidia just bought $2 billion worth of shares in Synopsys, marking a major partnership aimed at speeding up AI-powered computing and engineering solut...

News
مُستثمرو رأس المال المُغامر يضخون 192.7 مليار دولار في الذكاء الاصطناعي

Venture capital investors poured $192.7 billion into AI companies this year, setting new global records. This marks 2025 as the first year where more...

News
Demystifying Makeup Exams: Exploring the Differences Between Retake and Compensatory Assessments

The UAE's Ministry of Education has clarified two different types of makeup exams for students who miss regular testing periods. The ministry outlined...

Startups and Tech
Volvo Profits Soar to $626.6M in Q3, Driving Swedish Success

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars posted a small increase in third-quarter operating profits, but the company says price competition and US import tariffs...

Startups and Tech
Experts and Policymakers Explore AI's Role in Mobility: Shaping the Future of Transportation

Top industry leaders, experts, and policymakers gathered at the "Innovation for Mobility" event during Automechanika Dubai to explore technologies sha...