NEWS

1 June 2026

"Dad,  why do I need university when I have ChatGPT?" This is the question Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni’s daughter asked him as an AI specialist — and he didn’t have a ready answer. The age of AI has brought on complex questions, and this was one of the many topics explored in Dr. Nadkarni’s recent episode on the EurAsia Gulf podcast UAE for Newcomers, with CEO of EurAsia Gulf Nawar Abdel Wahed.

28 May 2026

The unique integration of Russian academic standards into the rapidly evolving ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates was presented by Dr. Svetlana Malkarova, Vice-Rector of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and Director of Plekhanov University in Dubai, at the International Scientific Conference "Scientific and Technological Information for National Systems of Innovation and International Relationships." The scientific forum took place on May 27–28 in Pretoria (South Africa) and in an online format.
 

24 May 2026

Something special just happened in the global Plekhanov community — the main campus’ annual intensive course “Leaders of REU” has just wrapped up, and we’re proud to share that not one, but two of our bachelor's students were selected among the top students across all Plekhanov branches to be a part of it. Throughout the past week, our students Marina Tikhonova and Edgar Vasiliev took on lectures, company visits, cultural experiences, and hands-on project building in the heart of the Russian capital.

22 May 2026

Every great event deserves a close that makes you want to act — and day five of Plekhanov Innovation Week 2026 delivered a fitting one. This week wrapped up with a forward-looking session titled “Opportunity Discovery with AI-Powered Futures Thinking," with Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni, Deputy Director for Strategic Development and Promotion at Plekhanov University in Dubai. 

21 May 2026

As Innovation Week moves into its final stretch, Day four zeroed in on the key driver of innovation today: modern technology. Today, a workshop and competition were held, challenging students to engage with AI and emerging technologies as tools with real business implications.

20 May 2026

Day three of Plekhanov Innovation Week brought forth two distinct sessions that challenged participants to think fast, work strategically, and confront the realities of an increasingly digital world. 

20 May 2026

20+ years of experience, 70+ certifications, 4 books, 15+ mobile apps with millions of users, among a plethora of other achievements. When asked what sits at the root of all of it, Ahmed Al Zarouni's answer is straightforward: his curiosity.

19 May 2026

Day one of Plekhanov Innovation Week 2026 set the bar high, and day two picked up right where we left off! Under the theme “Human Behavior & Financial Insight,” the day featured the much-anticipated showcase of the case studies developed by our students for our Neuroeconomics Research Center (NERC), which was followed by a finance session that brought real industry expertise into the room. 

18 May 2026

Today, Plekhanov University in Dubai kicked off a week dedicated to innovation, artificial intelligence, and the technologies of tomorrow — an event that brought business leaders, diplomats, researchers, and students together to discuss ideas that are already shaping the future. 

14 May 2026