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As the US, Canada, Australia and the UK tighten immigration and visa regulations, the often-asked question looming in the minds of 17-year-olds and their parents while making higher educations plans is “To go or not to go abroad for higher studies?”

With local and international options in the UAE itself becoming increasingly available and also the realisation that the dollar and pound are becoming increasingly dear in the currencies of their home countries, families are forced to rethink their plans. The geopolitical situation and safety concerns are also important considerations.

Dubai: The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced its support for 26 research projects led by 14 universities and academic institutions in Dubai, marking the conclusion of the second cycle of Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative.

The funded projects were selected from a total of 358 submissions received from universities and research institutions across Dubai. Following a multi-stage evaluation process, 73 projects advanced to the final stage, after which the top projects were awarded funding of up to AED 1.5 million each.

With technologies such as AI bringing about opportunities to enhance teaching and learning within the educational sector, Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) and HP Inc. are inviting education leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to participate in the Education Technology (EdTech) Fellowship to explore technological innovations in education. The last date to apply for the fellowship is January 16, 2026.

As many as 336 women gained critical skills and knowledge in diverse fields like financial risk awareness and Artificial Intelligence (AI), through the NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) Talks series across Sharjah and Fujairah over a period of five months.

The targeted programme comprising of several awareness session reinforced NAMA’s commitment to expanding women’s access to knowledge, skills, and informed decision-making. The series focused on strengthening women’s professional capabilities and their social, economic, and legal awareness.