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School Librarian of the Year Award Now Open for 2022 Nominations

The award highlights the significant role that librarians play in instilling reading and enhancing the educational process Dubai, 20, September 2021: The search is on for the UAE’s top school librarians with the return of the prestigious annual School Librarian of the Year Award. Now in its sixth year, the award is given ......Read More

Monday, September 20, 2021

Abu Dhabi University holds Virtual Graduation Ceremony for 2021 Cohort

Abu Dhabi, 19 September 2021: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) celebrated the graduation of its 15th cohort in a virtual ceremony. Along with 2050 graduates – 44% from undergraduate programs and 56% from postgraduate ......Read More

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Indian Faculty Members from St. George's University Grenada are Recognized for Their Excellence In M ...

The Office of the Honorary Consul of India to Grenada honored two longtime St. George’s University faculty members—Drs. Vishnu Rao and Narasimhan Prabhakar—for their commitment to medicine and medical education in August.. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 19 September 2021: Awardees received the accolades from the Honorary Consul of India to Grenada Shadel Nyack Compton, as well as the Honorable Minister Oliver Joseph. “An honor like this would have been unimaginable to me as a little boy growing up in India,” said Dr. Rao, who recently was appointed dean of university alumni affairs. “To end up in a beautiful country such as ......Read More

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Abu Dhabi University and the Scholarships Office Sign a Memorandum of Understanding'

United Arab Emraites, 13 September 2021: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Scholarship Office of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (SCO), aimed at developing and adopting specific mechanisms of cooperation between both entities. The MoU will contribute to improving the quality of academic outputs and scholarships for students in line with government directives. Professor Waqar Ahmad, Chancellor of ADU, and Juma Al Rumaithi, Acting Director of the Scholarships Office, signed the MoU in the presence of representatives from both organizations. Under the MoU, the SCO will grant scholarships to students to study at ADU based on its ......Read More

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
GEMS Education Teacher Wins Brand New BMW X2 after Signing Up for an Emirates NBD Bank Account

• Giveaway result of GEMS-Emirates NBD partnership designed to surprise and delight • Brand new BMW X2 unveiled during prize ceremony held at GEMS Corporate Office • Winner is British expat Foundation Stage teacher who only arrived in UAE in December Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 13, ......Read More

Monday, September 13, 2021

GEMS Winchester School Fujairah becomes UAE's first school to win prestigious GL Education award

• Advocate Partner Award recognises the expert use of GL assessments at school • Teachers identify areas of focus and potential barriers to uphold high performance • Effective use of GL data assists with the promotion of the UAE National Agenda Dubai, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Winchester School Fujairah ......Read More

Sunday, September 12, 2021

GEMS CEO and Student-Author Record Children's Audiobook to Mark International Literacy Day

• Little Bird – A Book for Toddlers written by Year 7 GEMS Metropole School student • Book voiced by GEMS CEO to be added to charitable book-share platform Kupepo • Kupepo, inspired by a GEMS student, provides books for underprivileged children Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 08, ......Read More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

GEMS schools win prestigious awards for Educational Excellence

GEMS schools win prestigious awards for Educational Excellence Dubai, UAE: GEMS Education schools have been awarded with two prestigious awards at the Sharjah Awards for Educational Excellence for the Academic Year 2020-2021. The ceremony recognized one of GEMS’ outstanding students, in the Distinguished Student category, as well as the ......Read More

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi set to move to brand-new campus on Al Reem Island in September 2022

Dubai, UAE: GEMS Education schools have been awarded with two prestigious awards at the Sharjah Awards for Educational Excellence for the Academic Year 2020-2021. The ceremony recognized one of GEMS’ outstanding students, in the Distinguished Student category, as well as the Parent Forum of a GEMS school in the Outstanding Parents Council ......Read More

Monday, September 6, 2021

Abu Dhabi Schools to Offer Students and Educators On-Campus Covid-19 PCR Tests

• Strategic PCR testing initiative by ADEK and DoH facilitates safe schooling and provides relief to parents • Routine PCR testing by age and vaccination status to be offered at all schools in the emirate • Nasal or saliva PCR test available for students within target age categories Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 September 2021: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), in collaboration with Department of Health- Abu Dhabi (DoH), has announced a strategic new initiative to provide COVID-19 PCR tests for students, educators and school staff administered by trained health professionals at the emirate’s schools. The initiative follows the recent ......Read More

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and UNICEF Partner to Promote Global Innovation in Early Childho ...

UNICEF to join WED Movement effort to develop new ECD policies and programs to strengthen the early childhood sector in Abu Dhabi and worldwide 31 AUGUST 2021: Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are partnering on a series of initiatives to advance their shared mission to drive ......Read More

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Over 1,000 Emirati Students Enroll in the Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program for Career Readiness

• Zayed University & Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education mark first year of successful partnership • 409 students complete career assessment, 688 students enroll for at least one course of the YTP platform Dubai – August 29, 2021: Zayed University (ZU) and the Abdulla Al Ghurair ......Read More

Sunday, August 29, 2021
Launch of PACE Modern British School, Rashidiya, Dubai

Attendees: 1. Dr P A Ibrahim Haji, Chairman PACE Group 2. Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed Al Hammadi, UAE Writer, Chairman Unipex International, Dubai, UAE. 3. Mr Graham Howell, Principal, PACE Modern British School, Dubai PACE Group- Overview PACE Group is a network of 18 Educational institutions spread over ......Read More

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Abu Dhabi Schools Reopen After Undergoing Intensive Safety Compliance Inspections

Over 200 compliance inspections were carried out across the emirate between 15 to 26 August by ADEK’s Health and Safety team, with 221 No Objection Certificates issued Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 August, 2021: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has conducted more than 200 compliance inspection visits to Private and ......Read More

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University signs MoU with Egypt's SMART Company for Modern Educational Ser ...

As part of its efforts to advance the digital transformation of Arab universities Mansoor Al Awar: We will continue unifying our efforts to promote the digital transformation of Arab universities, as well as empower the academic, research, social, and business sectors to keep pace with the rapid technological developments happening across the globe Partnership is a significant step towards deepening the brotherly relations and historical ties between UAE and Egypt and expand cooperation in knowledge and education 20 September 2021 - Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University has signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMART Company for Modern Educational Services, ......Read More

Monday, September 20, 2021

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University: ‘Remote work is a sustainable option'

UAE - 07 September 2021 - Remote working as a human resource policy is a sustainable option which may help organizations keep pace with the trends and needs of the future, according to the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), following the findings of a survey study it conducted recently. Researchers of the study provided several recommendations, notably the need to prepare comprehensive and integrated policies that will lay the foundations for remote working and create a culture of positivity to stimulate productivity and sustain excellence. They have also suggested the significance of establishing policies to enhance employee welfare and improve internal audit processes to ......Read More

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
HBMSU completes investigative research on remote working phenomenon

Study explores how remote working can be a successful model that ensure business sustainability and enhance happiness and well-being in the community Fahd Al Saadi: ‘The results of this research will serve as a basis for enhancing the readiness of key sectors, primarily education, to adopt remote working in preparation for the future.’ UAE, 28 August 2021 - Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) announced that it has completed its recent empirical research studying the phenomenon of remote working, using the latest practical scientific research tools. The initiative is in line with HBMSU’s continuous commitment to promote research excellence and determine ......Read More

Sunday, August 29, 2021

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School Librarian of the Year Award Now Open for 2022 Nominations

Abu Dhabi University holds Virtual Graduation Ceremony for 2021 Cohort

Indian Faculty Members from St. George's University Grenada are Recognized for Their Excellence In M ...

Abu Dhabi University and the Scholarships Office Sign a Memorandum of Understanding'

GEMS Education Teacher Wins Brand New BMW X2 after Signing Up for an Emirates NBD Bank Account

GEMS Winchester School Fujairah becomes UAE's first school to win prestigious GL Education award

GEMS CEO and Student-Author Record Children's Audiobook to Mark International Literacy Day

GEMS schools win prestigious awards for Educational Excellence

GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi set to move to brand-new campus on Al Reem Island in September 2022

Abu Dhabi Schools to Offer Students and Educators On-Campus Covid-19 PCR Tests

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and UNICEF Partner to Promote Global Innovation in Early Childho ...

Over 1,000 Emirati Students Enroll in the Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program for Career Readiness

Launch of PACE Modern British School, Rashidiya, Dubai

Abu Dhabi Schools Reopen After Undergoing Intensive Safety Compliance Inspections

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University signs MoU with Egypt's SMART Company for Modern Educational Ser ...

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University: ‘Remote work is a sustainable option'

HBMSU completes investigative research on remote working phenomenon