The UAE programme was aimed at empowering 100 young minds by providing hands-on training in drone technology, data analytics, and real-world innovation
STEM education
Latest in STEM education
MBRSC
UAE’s MBRSC opens registrations for 2025 space research programme to boost Emirati STEM talent
The initiative is aimed at fostering the next generation of Emirati space science professionals
Diversity
The future of STEM is female – and the UAE already knows it
Women engineers are breaking barriers in STEM, driving innovation with empathy and inclusivity, and reshaping industries globally, especially in the MENA region
Abu Dhabi
IIT Delhi inaugurates first international campus in Abu Dhabi
The inaugural function was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council
Gender equality
The future is bright for gender equity in STEM in the MENA region
Today, the landscape for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is undergoing a steady transformation with greater inclusivity and recognition of women in science
Artificial intelligence
Why economies driven by science and innovation are the way forward for the Arab world
Scientists must give back to their countries because it’s our duty
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala announces new partnership
The partnership will extend for the next three seasons until the end of 2026
Artificial intelligence
UAE, India can increase global footprint through commerce, says Omar Al Olama
The UAE minister also there were multiple areas for bilateral cooperation, besides immense scope for collaboration between start-ups in both countries
cyber threats
94 percent of MENA women are interested in a cybersecurity degree: Report
The report called for further efforts to empower female workforce as 57 percent of organisations report unfilled cybersecurity positions
chip market
Brain drain poses systemic threat to technology industry, report says
There is a dearth of talent in the chip industry, which is currently facing a global shortage, who would further hardware innovation
Haslifah Hasim
Placing gender parity at the heart of STEM
Haslifah Hasim believes we can encourage more young girls and women to pursue careers in STEM
Carla Sertin
Please don’t just ask me to talk about diversity
While discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion have their place in STEM, women should be engaging in discussions surrounding their areas of expertise, says Carla Sertin