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The University of Manchester-Dubai granted Institutional Licensure by UAE Ministry
The University of Manchester-Dubai,
UoM-D, the Middle East branch of one of the world’ s top-ranked universities, has been granted Institutional Licensure by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE, MOHESR and accreditation of all its academic programmes by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, ACCA.
The University of Manchester-Dubai opened in 2006 and supports a growing community of part-time master’ s students and alumni, as well as the University’ s corporate and social responsibility partners.
Randa Bessiso
UAE MOHESR Licensure applies to the University and all its major activities and ensures that the University has an appropriate mission for higher education and the governance structure, resources, academic programmes, faculty and quality assurance measures to achieve it. The University of Manchester-Dubai offers a dynamic programme portfolio including a range of part-time, faculty-led, flexible learning Master of Business Administration programmes – Global MBA, Global MBA Finance Accelerated, and Global, Executive MBA, and specialist part-time master’ s programmes, the award-winning Master of Arts Educational Leadership in Practice, and Master of Science Financial Management.
Working with the University’ s Alliance Manchester Business School, the branch offers two MBA intakes per year, January and July. The Global MBA offers options to accelerate study and as much face-toface time with faculty as many full-time MBA programmes.
Alongside the part-time master’ s portfolio, the branch has recently introduced a new range of executive education short business courses, including Digital Transformation; Managing Complex Business Challenges; ESG and Sustainability; Data and AI for Leaders; Major Projects.
Randa Bessiso, Founding Director Middle East at The University of Manchester-Dubai, added:“ With our Licensure and programme accreditation, we will be able to develop our portfolio and teaching even further, alongside our social responsibility activity and with a greater emphasis on academic research collaboration.”
G42 releases report on what AI experts want from employers to attract and retain them
G42, the UAE-based global technology group, released a report in collaboration with Semafor titled What AI
Experts Want from Their Employers. The study sheds light on what motivates the world’ s most sought-after AI professionals and what employers must offer to attract and retain them in an increasingly competitive global talent market.
Drawing on insights from 750 AI specialists across talent hubs, the report explores critical decision-making drivers, including job satisfaction, career advancement, compensation, and the growing importance of flexible work environments and advanced AI infrastructure.
The findings, part of which are highlighted below, can inform workforce development policies and shape recruitment strategies for organisations worldwide looking to attract top AI talent.
Key findings from the report include:
• What They Value Most: Compensation, 68 % important vs. 43 % satisfied, job security, 70 % vs. 48 %, and worklife balance, 67 % vs. 48 % were top concerns. Key offer drivers include salary, bonuses, access to advanced AI projects, and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Skills That Stand Out: Deep learning, data engineering, and programming lead across experience levels. Senior professionals emphasize machine learning specialisation, while implementation experts value cybersecurity and intellectual curiosity.
• Different Roles, Different Priorities: Research-focused AI professionals seek autonomy and global exposure; implementation specialists are drawn to competitive salaries, rapid career growth, and a commitment to ethical AI.
• Hierarchy and Hybrid Work: 70 % of associate-level respondents prioritise hybrid work models compared to 53 % of team leaders.
• Experience Matters: Senior professionals are drawn to leadership roles, sustainability-focused projects, and long-term impact. Junior talent seeks flexibility, hands-on learning, and fast-tracked career progression.
Maymee Kurian, Group Human Capital and Culture Officer at G42, said:“ The most soughtafter professionals want to work on cuttingedge projects, in organisations that align with their values and offer room to grow and lead.”
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