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Global Head of International Baccalaureate Dr. Siva Kumari Addressed the 9th Annual Graduation Cerem ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 28, 2017: Dubai International Academy, an International Baccalaureate school run by Innoventures Education, hosted global International Baccalaureate (IB) Director General, Dr. Siva Kumari as the keynote speaker at its 9th annual graduation ceremony on May 24th at American University in Dubai (AUD). The participation of Dr. Kumari demonstrates the growing importance and reputation of the IB curriculum for international students studying at DIA. She joined the IB in April 2009 as Regional Director for Asia-Pacific before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer in May 2010. In January 2014, she became the first ever woman ......Read More

Sunday, May 28, 2017

University of Birmingham to Open New Campus in Dubai International Academic City

First global top 100 and Russell Group University to establish a campus in Dubai’s leading international education hub, Dubai International Academic City Dubai-UAE: 28 May, 2017 – The University of Birmingham will open a campus in Dubai in November, becoming the first global top 100 and Russell Group University to establish a campus in Dubai’s leading international education hub, Dubai International Academic City. Located within Dubai International Academic City’s diverse higher education ecosystem, the first phase of the campus will open in autumn 2017, with the first undergraduate and post-graduate students commencing their studies in September ......Read More

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Enrolments Open for Dubai Campus of Abu Dhabi University

• New Campus offers 13 internationally accredited programs • 1000 students currently pursuing post graduate studies at Abu Dhabi & Al Ain campuses Abu Dhabi, 27 May, 2017: With the opening of Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) Dubai campus, which has started accepting enrolment applications for academic year 2017-2018, professionals looking to do post-graduate programs can now have an international option close to home. The new campus based in Dubai Knowledge Park offers nationally and internationally accredited master’s degree programs in law, business and engineering, tailored to meet the dynamic demands of ......Read More

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Dubai Customs signs MoU with Charles Sturt University to establish a research center

Dubai, UAE, 23rd May 2017: Dubai Customs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Customs and Excise Studies to establish an academic research center, and develop measuring tools for the Authorized Economic Operator AEO Program to make it an international benchmark. The MoU ......Read More

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Sultan Al Qasimi Witnesses the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Between The American Univers ...

May 23, 2017 - His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) witnessed in London, the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AUS Enterprises and Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI), a company that commercializes science and technology from the UK’s University of Oxford, to mutually enhance the innovation ecosystems of the Emirate of Sharjah and the city of Oxford. The agreement was signed during the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah. This partnership aims to boost OSI’s efforts to strengthen ......Read More

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The Ministry of Community Development and Image Nation Abu Dhabi Collaborate to Educate UAE School C ...

• Sharifa Yateem, an Emirati Applied Behavioral Analyst from Image Nation’s documentary AS ONE: The Autism Project, has conducted workshops in three schools across Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah in May • Partnership formed during April’s Autism Awareness Month and as part of The UAE Year of Giving • As One: The Autism Project is part of Sheihka Shamsa Bint Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Initiative to raise awareness around autism in the UAE • Image Nation and the Ministry of Community Development also co-hosted a screening of the film at NYU Abu Dhabi on April ......Read More

Monday, May 15, 2017

British Orchard Nursery Wins 3 Coveted Awards at Dubai's Premier International Business Awards

Founder and CEO Vandana Gandhi receives Inspirational Female Leader Award; Nursery bags awards under SME and Education sector May 14, 2017; Dubai, UAE: In yet another outstanding achievement, UAE’s British Orchard Nursery wins 3 coveted awards at Dubai’s 3rd International Business Excellence (IBX) Awards. Despite facing tough ......Read More

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Aisha Badia Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Bahrain.

Minister of Education honours ARC participants and winners. Dubai, UAE, May 13, 2017: Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) participants were honoured at a ceremony held under the patronage of the Minister of Education His Excellency Dr. Majed bin Ali Al Nuaimi and ARC Secretary General Najla Al Shamsi at the Ministry of Education in Isa ......Read More

Saturday, May 13, 2017
Afaf Sharif Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Palestine

Minister of Education honours ARC participants and winners Dubai: 9 May, 2017 Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) participants were honoured at a ceremony held under the patronage of the Minister of Education His Excellency Dr. Sabri Saidam at the Bethlehem Convention Palace. His Excellency honoured Afaf Sharif, the Palestine ARC champion who is ......Read More

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Aldar Academies' Prestigious Student Concert Raises AED60,680 for Somali Children in Need

More than 1,100 guests attended the education provider’s annual fundraiser in support of the UAE’s SmallWorld charity UAE, May 9th, 2017: Following last week’s announcement that Aldar Academies had hosted its fourth annual fundraising concert in support of children’s charity initiatives, the organization has revealed the total funds raised during the event. Over 1,100 guests attended the Aldar Academies Collaboration Concert, helping to raise AED60,680 for the UAE’s SmallWorld charity, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development. The event, hosted at Emirates Palace ......Read More

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Masdar Institute to Host Seventh Commencement Ceremony on 17 May

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Former US Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz to Deliver Keynote Address at Graduation of Over 100 PhD and Master’s Students During 10th Anniversary of Masdar Institute Abu Dhabi-UAE: 08 May, 2017: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Masdar Institute will be organizing its seventh commencement ceremony for the Class of 2017 on Wednesday, 17 May 2017. Masdar Institute is a part of the Khalifa University of Science and Technology. The commencement will be held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017

Prince Sultan University Students Outshine 129 Contenders to Win Pearl Initiative and Siemens' GCC-w ...

Winning project explores integrity practices in ANB Invest Annual contest part of Siemens Integrity Initiative and the Pearl Initiative Integrity Programme Another student team from PSU and Ahlia University Bahrain win second and third place respectively Women make up more than three-quarters of total participants Submissions for ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017
UAE Student, Despoina Loukos, Secures Over USD 670,000 in Merit Scholarships From US Universities

Hale Education Group helped students secure AED 70 Million in two years Dubai, UAE – 8 May 2017: An exceptional Year 13 student from Dubai College, Despoina Loukos (Denia), was accepted to all 12 US universities to which she applied and secured over USD 670,000 (over AED 2.4 million) in merit scholarships. Her acceptances include ......Read More

Monday, May 08, 2017

AUS Students Elect Their Representatives

Sharjah, Sunday, May 7, 2017— Students of American University of Sharjah (AUS) elected new members to the university’s Student Council for the academic year 2017-2018 during a well-contested election held recently, at the Student Center. Candidates vied for 14 elected offices that represent the university's diverse and multicultural student body. The AUS Student Council, which serves as a voice for the student body and works directly with the university administration, aims to initiate programs and projects that cater to the demands of the student body as well as promote leadership and teamwork. More than 1,700 students, or 34 percent of the student body, ......Read More

Sunday, May 07, 2017

Paid Internships by MODUL University Dubai is a ‘Game Changer' in UAE's Higher Education Market

MODUL University Dubai is the first and only university in the Middle East tangibly bridging the gap between academics & industry with paid internships Dubai, May 6, 2017: MODUL University Dubai, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced its ‘paid internships program’ offered at the recently-held Gulf Education and Training Exhibition [GETEX] 2017 for the very first time in the Middle East received massive appeal from students, parents and school counselors. MODUL University Dubai is the first and the only university in the Middle East which is tangibly bridging the gap between academics and the industry with paid internships. The paid internship ......Read More

Saturday, May 06, 2017

Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab at MIT to assist in transforming education in Saudi Arabia an ...

J-WEL to spark a renaissance in education in schools, higher education, and workplace learning New Lab supports Saudi Vision 2030 on Education Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – May 3, 2017 Community Jameel and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have today announced the creation of a new global education laboratory ......Read More

Wednesday, May 03, 2017
Duha Hussein Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Jordan

Minister of Education honours ARC participants and winners Amman, Jordan: 3 May, 2017 Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) participants were honoured at a ceremony held under the patronage of the Minister of Education His Excellency Dr. Omar Al Razzaz and ARC Secretary General Najla Al Shamsi at the Cultural Palace in Amman. His Excellency ......Read More

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Student Part-time Work Visa Strengthens Dubai's Reputation as a Leading International Education Hub

• Industry and University Partnerships (I-UP) Forum hosted by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) discusses new part-time student work regulation and impact on employment in the region Dubai-UAE: 3 May, 2017 – The fifth edition of the Industry and University Partnership Forum (I-UP Forum), hosted by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP), gathered leading educators, industry experts and key stakeholders in Dubai to discuss the impact of the new part-time student work regulation issued by Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (DCCA), including ways to strengthen Dubai’s position as an ......Read More

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Collaborative Solar Cell Research Achieves Masdar Institute First in Leading Scientific Journal ‘Nat ...

Paper Published on Project to Develop Novel Fabrication Method to Make Efficient and Cheaper Optoelectronic Devices Abu Dhabi-UAE: 01 May, 2017 – The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, a research-driven, graduate-level university that is part of the Khalifa University of Science and technology, today announced that a collaborative project with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has become its first project featured in one of the world’s leading scientific journals, Nature. Nature is the world’s most highly cited interdisciplinary scientific journal. The featured project made the front cover of the current Nature issue and explores the ......Read More

Monday, May 01, 2017

High-Level UK Government Delegation Visits Sharjah; Seeks Stronger Ties in Education, Media Sectors

SHARJAH-Sharjah Government Media Bureau, May 1, 2017 – A high-level delegation of the UK government visited Sharjah Sunday as part of the efforts to strengthen bilateral relations in various areas. Led by HE Alex Eiken, Executive Director of Government Communications in the United Kingdom Government, the delegation visited the American University of Sharjah in the University City. The UK delegation was received by HE Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of Sharjah Department of Government Relations, HE Majid Abdalla Majid Al Qasimi, Director of Department of Government Relations, HE Tariq Saeed Allay, Director of Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), Dr ......Read More

Monday, May 01, 2017
The 12-year-old Genius Aiming for the Stars at SCRF

Youngest ever palaeontology author launches two more books Sharjah, April 30, 2017 Twelve year old Pritvik Sinhadc has never been an ordinary boy. At the age of six he had written his first book on palaeontology and by the time he was seven, it was published. He was officially the world’s youngest author of a publication on fossils ......Read More

Sunday, April 30, 2017

KHDA School Inspector conducts workshop to instil positive environment in preschool

As part of its employee engagement framework British Orchard Nursery to hold a series of workshops for teachers The exercise aimed at instilling lasting positivity in children and help them develop an optimistic, confident and progressive outlook towards life April 29, 2017; Dubai, UAE: With the aim to create a more positive environment among its teaching faculty and for the optimum development of pre-schoolers, British Orchard Nursery is conducting a series of workshops on promoting positive emotional climate. The first workshop was held at its DSO (Dubai Silicon Oasis) branch, helmed by Dr Wassim Labban, a school inspector at KHDA. The focus was on different ways to instil ......Read More

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Skyline University College (SUC) 3rd Business Plan Competition Raised Solutions to Relevant Issues i ...

Sharjah, UAE, April 29, 2017: Universities from the UAE and Sultanate of Oman have participated in the 3rd Inter-university Business Plan and New Idea Competition organized by the Skyline Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club (SEIC), Skyline University College (SUC) and supported by Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec), Sharjah ......Read More

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Skyline Book Fair Attracted Hundreds of Students

Sharjah, UAE, April 29, 2017: The 2-day Skyline Book Fair 2017 organized by SUC Library Department headed by Mr. Sheik Maideen and supported by Sharjah Book Authority has successfully attracted more than 300 book lovers and students from different schools in UAE and 85 students of which have participated in the Young Poetry Writing ......Read More

Saturday, April 29, 2017
‘Emirati Programmer' moves to next step with launch of Hackathon competition under supervision of in ...

UAE, May 20, 2017– In a move to build a knowledgeable, innovative and competitive generation, H.E. Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, Chairman of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University’s (HBMSU) Board of Governors, and Chairman of the Emirates Talent Association, attended today (Saturday, May 20, 2017) the awarding ceremony for the ‘Emirati Programmer’ initiative. The ‘Emirati Programmer’ project is a fruitful collaboration between the Emirates Talent Association, HBMSU, and Microsoft. The ceremony, which took place at the HBMSU campus, recognized 96 unique talents who successfully completed the ......Read More

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Abu Dhabi Education Council awards winners of Event attended by senior officials, winners & particip ...

Abu Dhabi, May 16th 2017- The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) recently concluded its extracurricular activities for the academic year 2016-2017, following the completion of a series of contests and competitions under its ‘Champions of Tomorrow’ and ‘Creative Program’ campaigns. The initiative falls in line with the Council’s continuous effort and commitment to encourage students to participate in various scientific, cultural, artistic and sport activities with the aim to adopt and develop new talents as well as build their competitiveness and excellence. The ceremony was held in the presence of many senior officials and was attended by winning ......Read More

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

GCC's first: HBMSU Master's Program in Islamic Banking and Finance obtains full academic accreditati ...

UAE, May 14, 2017– Earning another major achievement and a first-of-its-kind in the Gulf, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) was awarded full academic accreditation by international and independent quality assurance body, Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA), for its Master's Program in Islamic Banking and Finance. The move is a major boost to HBMSU’s leadership in investing in human resources to transform Dubai into a global capital for the Islamic economy. Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, HBMSU, said: “The full academic accreditation for the Master's program in Islamic Banking and Finance comes as a forward step towards ......Read More

Sunday, May 14, 2017

American University of Sharjah Enterprises & Finland's Oulu University of Applied Sciences sign MOU ...

May 14, 2017– The American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK), one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland, to collaborate on the development of a world-class innovation ecosystem in the Emirate of Sharjah. The agreement aims to form collaborative public-private sector relationships to grow knowledge-intensive businesses. It will also support the objectives of Sharjah’s Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Park which is being developed under the supervision of AUSE to connect with local and international players to undertake practice-oriented education ......Read More

Sunday, May 14, 2017
Dr. Mansour Al Awar discusses importance of smart learning at QS-Maple 2017 Conference in Dubai

UAE, May 09, 2017– Dr. Mansour Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, said that the HBMSU is the first model of the 10X initiative, a vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The HBMSU model, when formed in 2002 was 10 years ahead of its time, Dr. Al Awar noted and added that the university is now set to offer another model of the 10X initiative to maintain its leadership ahead of another 10 years, which will put the university at the forefront of higher education in the world. The statement was made during his participation as a guest speaker at the recently concluded ‘7th ......Read More

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai clinch the winner title in the inaugural edition of Tata ...

Gurtejbir Sandhu and Sumanta Deb winners from SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai 134 students (67 teams) participated in the first edition of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz Dubai Top team won cash prize of AED 15,000* Dubai, 2nd May, 2017: Gurtejbir Sandhu and Sumanta Deb of SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai were declared champions at the inaugural edition of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz in Dubai, held on Sunday, 30th April 2017, at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Dubai Campus. Navaneet Nair and Yashkumar Asnani from Manipal University became the runners-up of the quiz. The Dubai chapter of this coveted campus quiz witnessed a ......Read More

Thursday, May 04, 2017

HBMSU's ‘7th Innovation Lab' highlights role of technological innovation in education and knowledge

UAE, May 03, 2017- In an unprecedented move to put its groundbreaking initiative on the global map, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) recently held its ‘7th Innovation Lab for the Future of Smart Learning’ in collaboration with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), one of the leading providers of on-campus and online education in Australia. The forum served as a platform for the participants to share the best practices and ideas and showcase the latest innovative insights on smart learning methods in line with the ongoing efforts promoting knowledge and innovation to address the 21st century requirements. The conference forms part of HBMSU’s ......Read More

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

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Global Head of International Baccalaureate Dr. Siva Kumari Addressed the 9th Annual Graduation Cerem ...

University of Birmingham to Open New Campus in Dubai International Academic City

Enrolments Open for Dubai Campus of Abu Dhabi University

Dubai Customs signs MoU with Charles Sturt University to establish a research center

Sultan Al Qasimi Witnesses the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Between The American Univers ...

The Ministry of Community Development and Image Nation Abu Dhabi Collaborate to Educate UAE School C ...

British Orchard Nursery Wins 3 Coveted Awards at Dubai's Premier International Business Awards

Aisha Badia Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Bahrain.

Afaf Sharif Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Palestine

Aldar Academies' Prestigious Student Concert Raises AED60,680 for Somali Children in Need

Masdar Institute to Host Seventh Commencement Ceremony on 17 May

Prince Sultan University Students Outshine 129 Contenders to Win Pearl Initiative and Siemens' GCC-w ...

UAE Student, Despoina Loukos, Secures Over USD 670,000 in Merit Scholarships From US Universities

AUS Students Elect Their Representatives

Paid Internships by MODUL University Dubai is a ‘Game Changer' in UAE's Higher Education Market

Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab at MIT to assist in transforming education in Saudi Arabia an ...

Duha Hussein Crowned Winner of Arab Reading Challenge in Jordan

Student Part-time Work Visa Strengthens Dubai's Reputation as a Leading International Education Hub

Collaborative Solar Cell Research Achieves Masdar Institute First in Leading Scientific Journal ‘Nat ...

High-Level UK Government Delegation Visits Sharjah; Seeks Stronger Ties in Education, Media Sectors

The 12-year-old Genius Aiming for the Stars at SCRF

KHDA School Inspector conducts workshop to instil positive environment in preschool

Skyline University College (SUC) 3rd Business Plan Competition Raised Solutions to Relevant Issues i ...

Skyline Book Fair Attracted Hundreds of Students

‘Emirati Programmer' moves to next step with launch of Hackathon competition under supervision of in ...

Abu Dhabi Education Council awards winners of Event attended by senior officials, winners & particip ...

GCC's first: HBMSU Master's Program in Islamic Banking and Finance obtains full academic accreditati ...

American University of Sharjah Enterprises & Finland's Oulu University of Applied Sciences sign MOU ...

Dr. Mansour Al Awar discusses importance of smart learning at QS-Maple 2017 Conference in Dubai

SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai clinch the winner title in the inaugural edition of Tata ...

HBMSU's ‘7th Innovation Lab' highlights role of technological innovation in education and knowledge