Vaccines are important but they have to be moved around the world. The UAE’s prime geographical location, with 3.5 billion people within a few hours plane ride, makes it a hub for getting vaccines out to the masses.
The Trump administration has intensified its campaign against elite universities, canceling federal grants and contracts over allegations of antisemitism on campus. This has led to hiring freezes at institutions such as the University of California and Princeton following spending cuts. Additionally, the White House has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.