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The American Community School of Abu Dhabi Awards the Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi Medal

Grade 11 student Hannah Watkins encourages eco-friendly changes in the Abu Dhabi community 19 May 2019, Abu Dhabi: During a ceremony at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS), Grade 11 student Hannah Watkins became the second recipient of the Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi Medal of International Friendship, named in honor of 2002 ACS graduate and Board Trustee, the late Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi. During his young career, Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi served his country with great skill, modesty and commitment. His strengths lay in his interest and ability to form productive and long-term friendships – locally, regionally and internationally – with people, ......Read More

Sunday, May 19, 2019

EEG Environemtnal Drawing Competition 2019

EEG successfully implements the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal Number 4: ‘Quality Education’ by engaging 162,000 Students in the annual Environmental Drawing Competition Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 19, 2019: The Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) 13th edition of the Environmental Drawing ......Read More

Sunday, May 19, 2019

New research from NYU Abu Dhabi discovers growing teleconnection between Atlantic Zonal Mode and the ...

Fast facts: ● Teleconnection refers to climate anomalies being related to each other at large distances. ● Atlantic Zonal Mode (AZM) and Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR) are known to have an inverse relationship, which means that the cold (warm) phases of AZM result in strong (weak) ISMR. ● This paper reports that the inverse relationship between AZM and ISMR has significantly strengthened in recent decades. ● The findings have been featured in Geophysical Research Letters. Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 19, 2019: A new study at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has discovered a growing teleconnection in a warming world between the Indian Summer Monsoon ......Read More

Sunday, May 19, 2019

H.E. Sheikh Nahayan hails Australia's culture of tolerance as key factor behind UOWD's success

319 graduating students, including 2 doctorate awardees, receive their degrees at 35th UOWD graduation ceremony Dubai, May 15, 2019: Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance, while lauding the achievements of University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) at its 35th Graduation Ceremony recently, attributed its ......Read More

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
12th Edition of ‘Eiman Oasis' to be Held at Al Qasba Mosque During Ramadan

Four renowned scholars to deliver lectures on religious topics Sharjah, May 14, 2019: Four renowned Arab scholars and preachers will participate in the 12th edition of the religious awareness initiative ‘Eiman Oasis’. The programme is organised by Al Qasba and will run from 16 - 22 May at Al Qasba mosque in Sharjah. This ......Read More

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer this Ramadan? Join Dubai Cares' 4-day volunteering initiativ ...

Dubai Cares will host its “Back to School” edition of Volunteer Emirates between May 18 and 21 at Dubai World Trade Centre The four-day initiative is set to benefit 30,000 students in Senegal and 20,000 students in Zanzibar Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 13, 2019: In an effort to embrace the spirit of ......Read More

Monday, May 13, 2019

Dunecrest American School authorized for IB Diploma Programme in First Year of Opening

United Arab Emirates, Dubai - 12 May 2019: Esol Education’s new flagship US school, Dunecrest American School, offering a standards-based American curriculum, has received authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme® (IBDP) in record time. The authorization process, which typically takes between two and three years was received by Dunecrest just eight months into the school’s first year, reflecting the deep expertise within the school’s leadership team, and the Esol Education organization’s long-standing experience of delivering the IBDP for over 25 years. As an IB World School, the philosophy of the IBDP is embedded ......Read More

Sunday, May 12, 2019

UAEU researcher refines literacy in the 21st century

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 12, 2019: Literacy nowadays means so much more than it used it in previous times, in terms of only reading and writing. With the Fourth Industrial Revolution under way, the definition has broadened. That is what Dr Mona Aljanahi, instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the ......Read More

Sunday, May 12, 2019
Al Bateen Academy adds the Primary Years Programme to its International Baccalaureate offering

Registration for FS2 and Year 1 are open now at the Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Academies school Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 May 2019: Aldar Academies, Abu Dhabi’s leading provider of private education, has announced that Aldar Academies Al Bateen Academy will begin offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) from September 2019. The IB PYP compliments the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) already available to Al Bateen Academy’s post-16 students, extending the advantages of the globally-focused learning pathway to even more children from the youngest age. The PYP at Al Bateen Academy will initially open to students from FS2 ......Read More

Sunday, May 12, 2019

GIIS, Abu Dhabi, announces Scholarship Programmes for Higher Education

The Scholarships Offer Considerable Concession, along with Coaching, Counselling and Guidance May 11, 2019 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Global Indian International School Abu Dhabi campus announces Two rewarding scholarship programmes for new admissions, as well as students moving to Grade 11. The scholarship programmes consist ......Read More

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Student Showcase 2019 Returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat

‘Zayed and Tolerance’ exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, runs from May 5-22 Abu Dhabi, 9 May 2019: The sixth edition of the Student Showcase, which this year is ......Read More

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Abu Dhabi University awards young innovators at the annual Idea Factor Innovation Competition

ADU received 115 submissions in this year’s edition across the competition’s four categories The university awarded four winning enterprise ideas Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—8 May, 2019: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) awarded four winning teams at the sixth edition of the annual Idea Factor Innovation competition, ......Read More

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Uncovering Polynya: new research out of NYU Abu Dhabi Institute helps unravel a 43-year-old mystery ...

Polynya is a geographical term that is used to describe an area of unfrozen water surrounded by a large area of sea ice. Researchers at the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute have discovered an atmospheric trigger for the occurrence of the Maud-Rise Polynya that appeared in September 2017 in the Lazarev Sea. A much larger Polynya was spotted in the same location in 1974 and may also have had an atmospheric trigger. Researchers have found that when intense cyclones occur over the ice pack, a mid-sea Polynya in a preconditioned oceanographic area can be initiated as the cyclonic winds push the ice in opposite directions away from the cyclone center. The Maud Rise ......Read More

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Dubai's Newest Uk Curriculum School Offers Parents Great Value

Outstanding academic results drive interest in Dubai’s newest UK Curriculum School Dubai, 7 May 2019: It’s human nature to associate higher prices with better quality across the majority of industries and sectors. One of Dubai’s newest UK curriculum schools looks to buck this trend once again when it opens its ......Read More

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

American University of the Middle East wins 2019 Middle East Student Case Competition

University of Jordan named first runner-up with a total of 23 student teams from 16 universities submitting entries this year Dubai, UAE, May 05, 2019: IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) today announced the winners of its Middle East Student Case Competition held on April 20, 2019. The American University of the Middle East (AUM) in Kuwait was announced the grand winner followed by the University of Jordan as the first runner-up. The winning teams also received cash prizes of US$ 3000 and US$ 2000 respectively. “We are pleased to announce that this year’s student case competition was a record-breaking year. We received a total of 23 ......Read More

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Supernova Challenge hands out a total of US$100,000 to AI disruptors at Ai Everything

Start-ups Augmental from Lebanon, Nabta Health & Amal Glass from the UAE and Statys from the UK win big at Supernova Challenge Dubai, UAE – 2 May 2019: Taking home cash prizes worth a whopping US$100,000, four start-ups have celebrated their success at the Supernova Challenge, the world’s third largest start-up pitch fund, ......Read More

Thursday, May 2, 2019
Dubai Cares honors UAE schools and students with Distinguished Philanthropic Award 2019

More than 75 UAE-based schools were recognized for creative and effective fundraising concepts UAE students raised funds in support of education programs in Jordan and India This year’s school award is in line with the Year of Tolerance Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 May 2019: Dubai Cares, ......Read More

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Hessa Buhumaid Signs Tolerance Pledge and Witnesses Activities for Orphans During visit to MBRU on L ...

UAE Minister of Community Development Tours MBRU facilities and witnesses oral hygiene awareness event for orphans Dubai, 1 May 2019: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) welcomed Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, UAE Minister of Community Development for a special visit on International Labor Day, coinciding 1st May each year during which Her Excellency signed the MBRU’s Doctor’s Tolerance Pledge and met with orphan children at an event at Dubai Dental Hospital (DDH), the clinical arm of MBRU. Her Excellency toured the university and signed the “Doctor’s Tolerance Pledge” which was launched recently by ......Read More

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Young Environmental Activists from Over 400 UAE Schools Recognized at Bee'ah School of Environment's ...

Bee’ah School of Environment grows notably to reach more than 250,000 students and 6,000 teachers 25 winners across 400 UAE schools were awarded prizes worth over AED 240,000 90 Abu Dhabi-based schools participated in the event for the first time, following the expansion of the programme to the Capital 3 schools ......Read More

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Unique World Education

April 30, 2019 - Dubai: Unique world Business Center will inaugurate Unique World Education at Hamsah complex Al Karama, Dubai on 26th at 5 pm -said M D Mr.T M Sulaiman, in a press conference which held at Dubai. At Unique World Education we offer preparatory and specialized courses for students and professionals by well experienced and ......Read More

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Mariet Westermann Named Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2019: NYU President Andrew Hamilton announced the appointment of Mariet Westermann -- Executive Vice President of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, former provost of NYU Abu Dhabi, former director of NYU's Institute of Fine Arts, and art historian -- as the Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi, effective August 1, 2019. Her ......Read More

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Canadian University Dubai wins ‘International Collaboration of the Year' accolade at prestigious For ...

Dubai, April 28, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been awarded the ‘International Collaboration of the Year’ accolade at the inaugural Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards held in Dubai recently. Professor David Santandreu Calonge, Chief Advancement Officer and Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Arts and ......Read More

Sunday, April 28, 2019

VISS continues to build on partnership with Sharjah Government Nurseries for Early Years Development ...

Ruler of Sharjah visits VISS to congratulate the school, teachers, and trainers on another successful year Sharjah, 28 April 2019 – The Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), a premium school offering the Australian Curriculum and IB diploma, collaborates with the Sharjah Government Nurseries for the third consecutive year. 20 ......Read More

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Swiss Ambassador in the UAE visits the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- April 25, 2019: Her Excellency Maya Tissafi, Swiss Ambassador in the UAE, visited the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) and toured SISD’s state-of-the-art facilities and environmentally friendly campus. She was joined by Mr. Omar Danial, Founder & CEO, Mr. Norbert Foerster, Head ......Read More

Thursday, April 25, 2019
High achievers at Emirates International Schools rewarded

Scholarships awarded to twelve exceptionally talented young students of seven nationalities Dubai, UAE - April 25, 2019: In line with the UAE government's vision to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, Emirates International Schools – Jumeirah and Meadows, ......Read More

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Healthy Farm launched its unique Healthy Living Program at GEMS' The Kindergarten Starters

First-of-its-kind program will be included in school’s curriculum as part of efforts to promote healthy eating habits among students Dubai, UAE, April 24, 2019: The Healthy Farm brand of Global Food Industries (GFI), a leading world-class value-added frozen food manufacturing company that is part of Albatha Holding, one of the ......Read More

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Canadian University Dubai gets prestigious International Advertising Association (IAA) accreditation

Dubai, April 23, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has become one of the elite 43 international education institutions to be awarded the prestigious certificate of accreditation from the International Advertising Association (IAA) – the only global association that represents all areas of the marketing and communications ......Read More

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Immerse yourself in the world of art at Brighton College Dubai's inaugural ArtFest

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22nd April 2019: To commemorate the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, Brighton College Dubai in collaboration with Thuluth: Centre for Arabic Language, Culture and Arts, will launch its first ever ArtsFest around the theme of Transformation this Thursday, 25th April. The six-day festival ......Read More

Monday, April 22, 2019
Completion of 25% of Abu Dhabi University's new Al Ain Campus

Inspired by the Ghaf Tree, the logo of the Year of Tolerance State-of-the-art scientific equipment that meets international quality standards Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- 22 April 2019 – Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, has ......Read More

Monday, April 22, 2019

The DPM Kicks off its WUF ‘UniverCity' Programme at Cityscape Abu Dhabi in Partnership with UN-Habit ...

Programme designed to engage students in the World Urban Forum (WUF10) and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals ABU DHABI, 21st April 2019: The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) kicked off its WUF “UniverCity’ Programme at Cityscape exhibition last week. During the exhibition, the DPM invited 11 leading universities in the UAE to attend a session at its stand where professors and students were briefed on the tenth session of the World Urban Forum 10 (WUF10) taking place in Abu Dhabi in 2020. A presentation was given to the students on the importance of youth involvement in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ......Read More

Sunday, April 21, 2019

India's iconic Markaz Knowledge City promises high returns for expat investors

Promoting a knowledge-based community with higher cultural values, the integrated township will showcase excellence in academics, science, technology, innovation, commerce, health and lifestyle. Dubai, UAE, April 21, 2019: Markaz Knowledge City (MKC), India's first knowledge city developed at an ......Read More

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University signs agreement with Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting an ...

Mansoor Al Awar: ‘We look forward to fulfilling the vision of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed to promote Islamic economy worldwide’ University aims to nurture talents of creative minds to build innovative, competitive, and sustainable Islamic economy MoU to lay foundation for robust research and development focusing on Islamic finance 12 May 2019 – In line with Dubai’s bid to become the global capital for Islamic economy, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance to develop a joint Islamic finance internship program. The objective of ......Read More

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

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