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Graduates from 34 UAE-based higher education institutions will now be able to receive immediate recognition of their degrees, owing to a new initiative by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).

Award-winning authors, novelists and acclaimed poets from across Africa will be coming together for the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026) that will be held from 14 to 18 January 2026.

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.

Schools, universities and educational universities in Dubai have been invited to join an initiative to plant 20,000 trees across the city to mark the 20th anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, assuming leadership of Dubai.

Sharjah is expanding its global cultural footprint with the launch of the newly renamed Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference 2026 (SACC) that is all set to take place in March 2026 at a larger venue and with a wider programme range.

The 2026 edition, an expanded evolution of the Sharjah Animation Conference, will see the debut of an ‘Animation and Comics Market’, marking a major step in expanding industry opportunities for creators.

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.

A total of 77 highly trained cadets officially earned their wings to fly as they successfully graduated from the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) at their glittering sixth graduation ceremony following months of rigorous training in December 2025.

Schools in Dubai will finish earlier on Fridays starting January 9, 2026, following a nationwide adjustment to Friday prayer schedules, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

In a statement, the KHDA said the change aligns with the new Friday prayer time of 12.45pm and comes after consultations with educational institutions across the emirate.