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Emirates 24/7
27-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
UAE University and Dubai Media Council announce strategic partnership at Arab Media Summit 2025
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Dubai Media Council (DMC) today announced a strategic partnership at the Arab Media Summit 2025. Unveiled on the opening day of the summit, held from 26–28 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the partnership reflects the Council's commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration and advancing the media, education and knowledge sectors. The announcement was made in the presence of leading figures from regional media and academic institutions. As part of the strategic partnership, the two institutions will undertake joint initiatives focused on developing training programmes and knowledge-driven projects that serve the community and promote national identity. The partnership also seeks to support initiatives that address the fast-evolving media landscape and help cultivate a new generation of skilled Emirati professionals capable of shaping a dynamic media narrative aligned with the UAE's vision and values. Both parties will work together to implement specialised practical training programmes for university students, support media coverage of research projects and key national events, provide training opportunities within leading media organisations, and launch community and cultural initiatives with a strong national focus. His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), said the collaboration with the Dubai Media Council reflects the university's commitment to building strategic partnerships with leading national entities. He noted that such collaborations reinforce UAEU's role as an academic and intellectual centre of excellence supporting the country's priorities and future aspirations. Nusseibeh added that the joint initiatives will enable students to gain from advanced expertise in the media sector and develop their skills in a hands-on, knowledge-enriched environment. This, he said, will prepare future professionals capable of crafting a modern media discourse that reflects national values and adapts to the sector's rapid evolution, while also supporting research and media innovation. Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, said the partnership reflects the Council's commitment to strengthening the national media ecosystem through impactful collaborations with leading academic institutions. Al Marri noted that such partnerships are vital to empowering young media talent with advanced tools and equipping the sector with professionals who can respond to ongoing transformations. Al Marri added: 'The Dubai Media Council is working to establish high-impact partnerships that support the UAE's vision for a comprehensive and future-ready media sector. This collaboration provides a strategic framework for knowledge exchange, skills development, and the launch of innovative media and cultural initiatives that reinforce national identity, uphold values of excellence, and keep pace with local and global media transformations.' This strategic partnership is part of the efforts of both parties to contribute to establishing a responsible media culture and enhancing joint research and media production, further strengthening the UAE's position as a regional knowledge and media hub. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
TAG 91.1
28-01-2025
- Health
- TAG 91.1
UAEU inaugurates stem cells research centre
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has inaugurated the Stem Cells Research Centre, the first of its kind in the academic world in the UAE. Under the patronage and in the presence Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the centre represents an ambitious step toward advancing healthcare and innovation in regenerative medicine, aligning with national efforts to enhance the UAE's leadership in advanced medical sciences. The centre aims to support cutting-edge research in stem cells and their therapies, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and establish international partnerships to support the stem cell market in the Middle East, which is expected to grow from $711.8 million in 2024 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by government investments and increasing demand for innovative treatments. In a statement on the occasion of the inauguration, Prof. Fatma Al Jasmi, Acting Dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the UAEU, emphasised, "The opening of the Stem Cell Research Centre is a significant achievement that reflects the university's vision to promote research innovation and build national capacities in medical sciences. Through this centre, we aim to prepare a new generation of Emirati scientists capable of offering advanced medical solutions and solidifying the UAE's position as a global leader in regenerative medicine." The centre is working to develop innovative treatments and support clinical trials through collaborations with local and international partners, most notably the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre. This partnership, which has been active since 2019, has contributed to funding innovative research projects, organising initial clinical trials, and fostering knowledge exchange between researchers and experts.
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
UAEU inaugurates stem cells research centre to advance regenerative medicine
AL AIN - Under the patronage and in the presence Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) inaugurated the Stem Cells Research Centre, the first of its kind in the academic world in the UAE. The centre represents an ambitious step toward advancing healthcare and innovation in regenerative medicine, aligning with national efforts to enhance the UAE's leadership in advanced medical sciences. The centre aims to support cutting-edge research in stem cells and their therapies, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and establish international partnerships to support the stem cell market in the Middle East, which is expected to grow from USD711.8 million in 2024 to 1.3 billion USD by 2030, driven by government investments and increasing demand for innovative treatments. In a statement on the occasion of the inauguration, Prof. Fatma Al Jasmi, Acting Dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the UAEU, emphasised, "The opening of the Stem Cell Research Centre is a significant achievement that reflects the university's vision to promote research innovation and build national capacities in medical sciences. Through this centre, we aim to prepare a new generation of Emirati scientists capable of offering advanced medical solutions and solidifying the UAE's position as a global leader in regenerative medicine." The centre is working to develop innovative treatments and support clinical trials through collaborations with local and international partners, most notably the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre. This partnership, which has been active since 2019, has contributed to funding innovative research projects, organizing initial clinical trials, and fostering knowledge exchange between researchers and experts. The Stem Cells Research Centre at the UAEU is a vibrant hub for innovation and scientific research, with the goal of establishing the UAE's leadership in regenerative medicine and stem cell research. This contributes to the knowledge-based economy and supports the UAE's vision of providing world-class healthcare.
The National
27-01-2025
- Health
- The National
UAE launches Stem Cells Research Centre to advance cutting-edge health care
A leading UAE university has launched a dedicated centre for stem cell research in support of a nationwide effort to advance cutting-edge health care and cement the UAE's position as a global leader in regenerative medicine. The Stem Cells Research Centre, established at United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, has been hailed as a first for the Emirates. It aims to develop a "new generation" of Emirati scientists to help drive progress in stem cell therapy and enhance patient care. The centre opened on Monday in the presence of Zaki Nusseibeh, cultural adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed and chancellor of the university. The centre will seek to bolster research into stem cell therapy, boost manufacturing capabilities and establish international partnerships to support the stem cell market in the Middle East, which is expected to grow from $711.8 million in 2024 to $1.3 billion by 2030. Prof Fatma Al Jasmi, acting dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at United Arab Emirates University, underlined the importance of the new centre for the country's expanding health sector. "The opening of the Stem Cell Research Centre is a significant achievement that reflects the university's vision to promote research innovation and build national capacities in medical sciences," she said. "Through this centre, we aim to prepare a new generation of Emirati scientists capable of offering advanced medical solutions and solidifying the UAE's position as a global leader in regenerative medicine." The centre will work to develop innovative treatments and support clinical trials through collaborations with domestic and international partners, including the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre. Stem cell therapy, also referred to as regenerative medicine, involves the use of stem cells to repair or replace damaged and diseased tissues in the body. Stem cells are grown in labs and tailored for specific treatment, such as organ transplants and some types of cancer therapy. In 2022, the UAE successfully completed a bone-marrow transplant using longer-term cryogenic freezing of healthy cells. Scientists at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre are working round the clock to use stem cells for repairing and regenerating organs. The medical complex has set its sights on becoming a regional hub in the treatment of diseases such as Type 1 diabetes and end-stage organ failure. Speaking to The National in 2023, Dr Yendry Ventura, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre chief executive, outlined his vision for the future. "My ambition is a world in which we don't have to wait many years for a donor to give me a kidney while I am attached to a machine," said Dr Ventura. "It could mean the end of patients getting as far as organ failure."
