The Mars Map displays high-resolution images of the Red Planet through the lens of the UAE’s own Hope probe, and showcases the huge scientific advances made by the UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 30, 2023: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) group leader and research scientist Dimitra Atri from the Center for Space Science and his team have created a never-seen-before map of Mars, using images exclusively created from the Emirates Exploration Imager (EXI). The EXI is a state-of-the-art imaging system on-board the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), also known as Hope or Al-Amal, which is currently orbiting Mars. The global photographic map not only showcases new images of the Red Planet from the perspective of the Hope probe, but is a testament to the UAE’s huge advancements in the field of science, and will be a valuable resource to ......read more
The largest preschool chain also opened a campus in Sharjah’s Nasma Community with SPEA leaders inaugurating the campus British Orchard Nursery chain promotes large and sustainable nursery buildings, many of its facilities powered by solar panels and conservation systems to provide clean energy 30 March 2023; Dubai, UAE: The newest facility of British Orchard Nursery (BON), the latest branch at DIP, was officially inaugurated by H.E. Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of KHDA, in the presence of notable dignitaries from various other government departments of UAE. Gracing the grand opening was Ms. Shamma Al Mansouri from KHDA, Ms. Sabrin Al Zarooni, Women Council Coordinator- Dubai Police; Mr. Saif Yousuf Mohammad Moussa Alblooshi, Head of Section of Employee Affairs - Dubai Civil Defence; Ms. Samira Mohamed- ......read more
The programme aims to support marginalized families in Qatar by providing scholarships for expatriate youth to pursue their degrees at Nine local partner universities. March 29, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory Iftar at the Qatar National Convention Centre for beneficiaries of the Qatar Scholarship programme. The ceremony welcomed 39 new scholarship recipients, congratulated 18 graduates, and celebrated 25 students for their excellence in academic performance for the 2022-2023 academic year. Education Above All was honored to welcome representatives from partner organizations, universities, and embassies, including Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the Director-General ......read more
An award-winning school, considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Doha, Qatar, 18 March 2023 – Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions-Qatar (DeBakey, Qatar) is the first medical science-focused school in the Middle East. The award-winning school is considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Named in honor of renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, DeBakey, Qatar opened its campus in Qatar in September 2008 in Al Messila, within the ......read more
Dubai: A 17-year-old boy in Dubai has turned an entrepreneur by launching a startup ableinitiative.org Aryaman Arora a student at Dubai College, has founded ableinitiave.org create products that cure the climate problem and makes aids that uplift the differently abled community. A passionate designer, Aryaman believes that small sustainable products, can uplift the environment he lives in. Aryaman has made prototypes of measuring spoons for the blind, he has made padlock engraved with braille, he has created OSB chair made up of waste palm tree chips compressed and glued together. All his projects are available on the website. https://ableinitiative.org/ His design aids are simple, sustainable & affordable to create an impact at the basic level. He hopes one day his innovations will reach the masses. Able ......read more
Doha – March 27, 2023: Twelve pre-medical and medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) attended a medical camp at Wellkins Medical Centre, where 200 workers received a free medical check-up and general health education. The students gained first-hand work experience as WCM-Q’s Dr. Mohamud Verjee, and two other volunteer physicians consulted the workers. Any workers with symptoms of an illness were advised on further treatment and care. During the event, the students supported the volunteer physicians with checking workers’ vital signs, including their blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI). They also provided information about health and non-communicable diseases and how to lead a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. The event was attended ......read more
Entities aim to develop advanced AI models for cybersecurity, smart city applications Abu Dhabi-UAE: 27 March, 2023 – The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its AI and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC) has joined forces with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s vision of transitioning into a smart and sustainable city by 2030 through enhancing its capabilities in AI and cybersecurity. Under the terms of the partnership, a team of AIDRC scientists, including Prof. Mérouane Debbah, Chief Researcher, Dr. Bassem Ouni, Lead Researcher, Dr. Thierry Lestable, Executive Director, and ......read more
In line with its vision to invest in the development of the nation’s youth, the MoU signing took place ahead of the ‘Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talk: Music And Artificial Intelligence’ held at Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Center Auditorium. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 27 March 2023: The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) as part of its ongoing efforts to empower the nation’s youth and help develop their skills. Through the agreement, both parties aim to create a pathway to knowledge by co-curating a programme involving international professors, speakers, artists in residence, scientists, and thought leaders in the ......read more
12-month standard and premium packages on offer by Sharjah’s iconic cultural centre Sharjah, March 25, 2023: With its annual membership packages, the House of Wisdom (HoW), has created a brand new opportunity for the UAE community to read, play, work and be entertained throughout the year, enjoying uninterrupted access to world-class sources of knowledge and spaces to bring their imaginations to life. Members will have access to the entire collection of HoW’s world-class physical and digital resources for 12 months, and depending on the membership grade, can borrow books for up to three weeks. HoW’s digital library can also be accessed from the comfort of one’s home or on the go on the HoW app downloadable on both iOS and Android devices. Marwa Al Aqroubi, ......read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 23, 2023 — Juventus Academy Abu Dhabi held friendly matches on 17 March 2023 at the New York University Falcon Pitch, Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) on Saadiyat Island, as part of the academy’s "family day" celebrations. The event saw friendly matches taking place between multiple teams across age leagues from the Juventus Academy Zayed Cricket Stadium, Khalifa A – Koora Sports, Al Reem Island , and NYU Pitch branches. Adding to the prestige of the event, the exclusive tournament was attended by multiple VIPs including Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Fanara, Ahmed Rahma Al Masaood, President of Juventus Academy Abu Dhabi, Salah Adib, CEO of Juventus Academy Abu Dhabi, along with prominent figures in the industry including Juventus Legend Andrea Barzagli, Davide Fornaca, Juventus Academy Manager, and ......read more
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 23 March 2023: Aldar Education and Lenovo launched the first esports hub at a K-12 school in Abu Dhabi today. The state-of-the-art facility, located in Aldar Education’s West Yas Academy, will provide students access to world-class gaming equipment, cutting-edge software, and immersive experiences. It will enable students to explore the world of esports and pursue their passion for gaming. The launch event included a small tournament where West Yas Academy students from various year groups competed in Lenovo's esports zone, showcasing their proficiency in the popular game Rocket League. The experience allowed the students to engage in healthy competition and develop other essential skills such as critical thinking, team building, communication, and ......read more
Bab Rizq Jameel Celebrates Graduation of the first Cohort of the Training Ending with Employment in the Coffee Sector Programme and Launches the Second Edition Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 March 2022: Bab Rizq Jameel, a company that is a part of Community Jameel Saudi, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of graduates in the Training Ending with Employment in the Coffee Sector Programme. This coincided with the national campaign to celebrate the inaugural Social Responsibility Day in Saudi Arabia. The programme launched during the Year of Saudi Coffee 2020, under the patronage of the Culinary Arts Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture. Due to the programme’s great results, the second edition will be launched in partnership with the Arabian Coffee Institute, and will include 40 new participants to be trained in several ......read more
• City legend Joleon Lescott visited Abu Dhabi to take part in the Healthy Lifestyle programme at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi • As part of the programme, Manchester City and Healthpoint delivered health-focused sessions on the importance of diet, emotional well-being, exercise and self-esteem • Over 12,500 students across all Emirates have participated in the Healthy Lifestyle programme since 2017 with further sessions planned to be delivered this season in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 21st March 2023: Manchester City legend Joleon Lescott recently shared his passion for health and fitness with the children of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, joining classroom and practical football sessions as part of Manchester City and Healthpoint’s Healthy Lifestyle programme. The visit to Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is the ......read more
• The project aims to enrol 66,765 out of school children (OOSC) in quality primary education by raising public awareness, improving infrastructure, and developing a flexible learning system March 22, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The global education foundation, Education Above All (EAA) and its partner UNICEF, with support from Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), and in collaboration with the Government of The Gambia, launched a groundbreaking project to ensure that every child under the age of 18 that has missed out on a primary education is enrolled in school and receiving a quality education. The launch took place in the presence of H.E. Mrs Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, The First Lady of The Gambia, Ms Claudiana Ayo Cole, Gambia’s Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Mary Joy Pigozzi, Executive Director ......read more
Scholarship winners were announced by the Head of Operations - MEA at Ross Executive Education, Jay Srage Dubai, UAE: 20 March 2023 – The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, named a Top 10 global executive education provider by the Financial Times, today announced the winners of its 2023 Executive Education GCC Scholarship. The first scholarship category, GCC Women’s Empowerment, aims to advance and empower aspiring executives committed to gender diversity and women’s empowerment who wish to enhance their leadership skills. The second category, newly launched this year, GCC Leadership in Sustainability, is designed to raise awareness of the impact of sustainability on the entire economic ecosystem and recognizes a scholar who successfully and effectively drives sustainability as a ......read more
• Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator open to pupils across the GEMS network • Programme covers all aspects of turning an idea into a fully operating start-up • Students have the opportunity to pitch to real investors during final ‘Demo Day’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: More than 65 teams of student entrepreneurs from schools throughout the UAE have put forward their business ideas for inclusion in the region’s first school-based accelerator programme, the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator powered by GEMS World Academy – Dubai (GWA) and sponsored by CAFU. Open to pupils across the GEMS Education network, the accelerator, which is based and managed by staff at GWA, aims to support early-stage, growth-focused businesses through education and mentorship, ......read more
• 720 attendees including 320 students partook in the Challenge, where the top three winners were awarded and recognized for their unique designs • 21 participated teams competed in two competitions the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix for High Schools students and the Global Electric Vehicle Challenge for university students UAE, Abu Dhabi, 19 March 2023: In line with its continuous efforts to foster innovative thinking and competitive learning opportunities for students, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) concluded the first Future Mobility Challenge. The Challenge was organized by the University’s College of Engineering along with Global EEE, a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for student competitions worldwide focused on education, energy and environment, 3elm Education and Training Consultancy and the ......read more
An award-winning school, considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Doha, Qatar, 18 March 2023 – Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions-Qatar (DeBakey, Qatar) is the first medical science-focused school in the Middle East. The award-winning school is considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Named in honor of renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, DeBakey, Qatar opened its campus in Qatar in September 2008 in Al Messila, within ......read more
• Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, the home of Al Jazira Football Club, to host the U15 Football Finals on 18 March Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 March 2023: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has kick-started the second edition of Abu Dhabi Schools Sports Cup, the department’s comprehensive school sports initiative for students across the emirate’s public, private and Charter Schools as well as universities. Aimed at motivating students to practice various types of sports and raising their activity levels and overall physical health within the school community, Abu Dhabi Schools Sports Cup embraces important values such as sportsmanship, collaboration, resilience, and leadership. The second edition of the tournament has seen more than 8,000 students from 200 Abu Dhabi schools taking ......read more
14 March 2023, DUBAI, UAE –: The Egyptian Zakat and Charity House, under the supervision of the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmad El Tayeb, Sheikh of Al Azhar, announced that the UAE businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group (AHG), has decided to sponsor 5000 needy students at the Zakat and Charity House to help them complete their education. This donation by Khalaf Al Habtoor supports the role played by the Zakat and Charity House to channel the funds of zakat and charity to valid uses, by helping students who struggle to afford the education fees and expenses. The students are of the 8 to 24 age group; they are enrolled in different stages of education and come from various Egyptian regions and Arab countries. Al Habtoor said: "This is motivated by our sense of responsibility towards our Egyptian ......read more
EAA and the Qatar Fund for Development pledge more than $53m to help 709,000 children March 12, (Doha): Education Above All (EAA) and its programme have concluded a successful week at the United Nations fifth Least Developed Countries Conference in Doha. As well as taking part in a variety of panel discussions on everything from gender equality to online universities and youth climate action, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed four MoUs with the Republic of Senegal, the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Liberia and Burkina Faso. The Education Above All Foundation is committed to giving 709,060 out-of-school children access to quality education. The total budget for these projects is USD 53 million with the support of the Qatar Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank and more than 6 ......read more
Sharjah – March 11, 2023: American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated its annual Global Day, a festival of culture and color, on March 10. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, inaugurated the event, which is one of the university’s most anticipated celebrations of the cultural heritage of the AUS community. AUS is a close-knit community that embraces diversity, providing a rich and supportive environment to its students to thrive as they become outward-looking and responsible individuals ready to join the world. This has earned AUS a place among the top five universities with the highest percentage of international students, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (2022). This year’s celebrations turned the AUS Main Plaza into a carnival, with visitors ......read more
The UK honors Saudi alumni of UK universities On 6 March, the winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2022-23 in Saudi Arabia were announced at a ceremony, hosted by the British Ambassador in Riyadh. Saudi alumni of UK universities from (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dhahran) were recognised for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, and for their contribution to strengthening ties between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was organised by the British Embassy and British Council in Riyadh and attended by senior representatives in government and UK alumni. The Award judging panel, selected recipients for the four award categories: Science and Sustainability Award, Culture and Creativity Award, Social Action Award, and Business and Innovation Award. This prestigious international ......read more
© Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 March 2023: Louvre Abu Dhabi today concluded the first edition of its ‘University Take Over the Museum’ programme. Held as part of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s fifth anniversary celebrations, a group of 32 university students and alumni students (under the age of 25) gathered under the museum’s iconic dome to present a series of engaging workshops, digital interventions, and live performances. The programme, which launched in August with activities commencing in November, saw hundreds of students from across the UAE respond to the challenge question of ‘What does it mean to be Human?’. The participants were asked to design an experience or work that engages one of the museum's key audiences (children, ......read more
March 09, 2023: Aiming to equip students with invaluable knowledge and hands-on experience as they prepare to enter the borderless communications industry Beirut, Lebanon, March 2023: Memac Ogilvy, the leading creative agency in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, hosted its first Red Academy program at the American University of Beirut in March, offering students from the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) a unique guided learning opportunity. The initiative is driven by the commitment of both the agency and the university to support and showcase the talent of the youth around the region, with this pilot collaboration as an exciting first step. This initial Red Academy program comprises three in-person workshops, led by expert speakers from Memac Ogilvy, and involves 80 talented young individuals, ......read more
• Second GEMS Metropole school is first GEMS campus in Dubai’s Al Waha area • Total capacity of 3,450 students, with 600 in FS1-Year 8 expected in first year • Purpose-built facilities offer world-class academic and extra-curricular learning DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education has announced the opening of its newest school, GEMS Metropole School – Al Waha (MTW), set to welcome students from the start of the 2023-24 academic year in September 2023. MTW is the private education provider’s second Metropole-branded school and its first in the popular Al Waha area of Dubai. The purpose-built school, occupying an area of 26,383 sqm, is designed to accommodate a total of 3,450 students, with 600 pupils in FS1 to Year 8 expected in its first year of operation. The school ......read more
On March 19th, pre-teens and teens can learn how to face challenges, build resilience and secure their financial future at this exclusive one-day event. March 09 2023: The Junior Gladiator Mastery, designed and led by long-time entrepreneur and philanthropist Angela Soudi and athlete-turned-business-guru Markus Koepsel, offers pre-teens and teens the opportunity to develop the skills they will need to survive and thrive in the arena we call life. Part of the Gladiator Mastery program offered by international thought leader and speaker Dariush Soudi, the course focuses on building mental resilience, adopting a winner’s mindset, and understanding how to make and manage money. The event will take place in Dubai on Sunday, March 19th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Arjaan by Rotana and tickets are selling out ......read more
A Ministerial Roundtable at Doha’s Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) March 8, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and its strategic partner Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), held A Ministerial Roundtable discussion tackling a range of education-related issues entitled: "Out of School Children: Linking across Sectors for Success", With the participation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education of 8 the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) as part of the Fifth United Nations Conference in Doha. The goals of the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) - which is one of the largest global institutions in the domain of development and education - coinciding with the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade ......read more
Jawaher Fund to support women pursuing graduate studies in developing nations; and gender-focused research work of university students and faculty Jawaher Al Qasimi: Granting women fair and equal access to quality education is one of society’s most essential bids to achieve progress and stability. Sharjah, March 08, 2023 Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed AlQasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA), has stressed that in light of the transforming needs of modern economies and societies, enabling women worldwide seamless access to scientific and technical disciplines has become a critical component in fulfilling their right to education. Granting women fair and equal access to quality education is one of society’s most ......read more
• UCQOL founded by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and nine leading universities in the UAE are working together to develop high-quality online education. • Eight blended courses launched, 67 faculty members trained, and over 7500 students benefited in two years, since establishment Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 07, 2023: In a sustained endeavour to make university education accessible, interactive, and student-centric, the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, on Tuesday brought together educators and decision makers to discuss support for online learning as part of the foundation’s quarterly Thought Leadership Series event. Now in its third edition, the event aims to convene key ......read more
• Al Neyadi addresses pupils via transmission from International Space Station • Students have chance to ask Emirati astronaut about his amazing experiences • Event organised via Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Over 1,000 wide-eyed students at GEMS Jumeirah College in Dubai were treated to the ultimate space lesson on 7 March when Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi connected with the school via live radio transmission from the International Space Station orbiting Earth. Al Neyadi took the time to answer students’ questions, speaking on a variety of topics, ranging from what inspired him to pursue a career as an astronaut and how he prepared for his current mission, to what it felt like to enter space and what work he will be ......read more
Dubai, UAE, 08 March 2023: Memac Ogilvy and GEMS Education have partnered for a second year on International Women’s Day to release a campaign addressing the pressing issue of negative self-talk among young girls. Filmed at the education leader’s GEMS World Academy — Dubai and featuring students from the school, the campaign centres on a striking two-part cinematic film that underlines the importance of recognizing, contextualizing and preventing self-criticism. The second part of the campaign will be released one week after International Women’s Day. The 2023 campaign comes one year after the pair released the award-winning campaign The Unwinnable Race, which used International Women's Day as a platform to discuss the hidden barriers facing women and young girls in society. ...read more
March 5, 2023: Togolese Prime Minister Victoire Sidemeho Tomegah-Dogbe (in red) visiting Education Above All’s information booth at the UN’s fifth Least Developed Countries conference in Doha on Sunday. According to the most recent 2021 figures from the World Bank, there are more than 21,000 children out of primary school in the West African country. EAA’s Educate A Child programme partnered with Humanity & Inclusion to encourage parents to enrol some of the hardest to reach in the country. ...read more
Dubai, UAE - March 4, 2023: As a part of its efforts and strategy to ignite passion of knowledge and creativity, and in line with the UAE Reading Month in March, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library organises a series of activities. Held under the theme ‘UAE reads, a world reads,’ the activities will include events, workshops, discussion panels, and book signing events. The activities will kick off with an advanced training workshop to teach participants character building techniques in novels and stories. A key element of storytelling, the workshop will focus on the idea of the novel; main, secondary, and side characters; character properties and guide; and the importance of creativity and editing, in addition to a writing exercise by the end of the workshop. The Library's activities continue with a ......read more
World Cup-winning England coach gives audiences masterclass in leadership Students, parents, and staff told that continuous learning is secret to success GEMS collaborates with EdTech platform 8billionideas for a multi-school tour DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Students, teachers and parents were treated to unique insights into leadership and motivation when the transformational sports coach Sir Clive Woodward visited four GEMS Education schools this week. Sir Clive, who led England to victory in the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup, visited GEMS Cambridge International School – Abu Dhabi, GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis and GEMS Wellington International School in Dubai. Sir Clive is credited with transforming the way ......read more
• The lab includes 3D Concrete Gantry Lab printer, the first of its kind in a university lab in the UAE • The Lab features advanced 3D printing technologies that will contribute to the prototyping of concrete structures • The technology enables the creation of intricate shapes and designs that would be difficult to achieve using traditional construction methods. Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 01 2023: As part of its ongoing efforts to provide students with unique learning opportunities, Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU), College of Engineering (CoE), has inaugurated a 3D Concrete Printing Research Lab in its Abu Dhabi campus. The Lab features advanced 3D printing technologies that will contribute to the prototyping of concrete structures. The technology enables the creation of intricate shapes and designs ......read more
The inaugural event – free and open to the public – offers a range of activities, while prospective students will learn more about the University Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 1, 2023: On Saturday, March 18, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will hold its first ever Open Campus Day from midday. The event is free and open to the public. NYUAD’s vibrant Saadiyat Island campus will come alive with music, food stalls, activities, and performances. Throughout the day, visitors can tour learning spaces and recreational facilities, sit in on a talk with NYUAD’s world-renowned faculty, and engage with interactive research stations on topics ranging from neuroscience and audio production to human-centered design and campus life. Highlights include: Guided tours of The Art Gallery ......read more
Ebtessam Al Badwawi: “We are following the same path set by our wise leadership through the Dubai Metaverse Strategy and will continue our development steps by relying on the most prominent competencies.” Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 February 2023: In line with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which aims to turn Dubai into one of the world’s top 10 metaverse economies and a global hub for the metaverse, Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) officially launched its presence in the metaverse to provide its services and specialised training programmes. This makes the institute the first training entity in the legal and judicial field in the world to integrate the metaverse into its services. This integration will involve a number of stages in the coming period, starting with the launch of the first training ......read more
● The program offers a select cohort of talented university students unique access to specially designed courses, lectures, leadership experiences, networking, and graduate school counseling ● Of the 60 applicants, 26 were selected as SMSP scholars by judges from NYUAD, NYU New York, and leaders from the local community Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28 February 2023: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced the 2022/2023 class of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP), which offers a select cohort of talented university students unique access to specially designed courses, lectures, leadership experiences, networking, and graduate school counseling. Established by NYUAD, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), the SMSP recruits students from the UAE’s federal institutions of ......read more
Sharjah, 27 February 2023: The UAE Schools and Nursery Show was wrapped up Sunday evening on a high note. The exhibition was organised by Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) for the first time and supported by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) during the period 24-26 February. The event was a hit as it attracted thousands of visitors to see the best educational opportunities in the UAE. The exhibition, which managed to attract major national institutions, schools, nurseries and private education centres into participating actively, served as an important scientific platform for parents to meet with representatives of educational institutions and education services providers, and learn about registration mechanisms and plans. HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, ......read more
Zayed University Launches UAE’s First Master of Science in Counselling Psychology Program to Address Adult Mental Health Challenges Program aligns with UAE Government goals to improve mental health Students will experience mix of theory and on-the-job learning Applications now open for first students to start in Fall 2023 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 March 2023 – Zayed University is pleased to announce the launch of the first Master of Science in Counselling Psychology program in the UAE, designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge ......read more
In honour of the UAE Innovation Month Dubai, 01 March 2023 – In conjunction with the UAE Innovation Month, Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) organised ‘Innovation Day’ under the theme, ‘Driving the Future: Innovation for a Better Tomorrow’. The event is in line with the university’s mission to foster innovation and support national directives that endorse innovation as a key pillar for development, in accordance with the objectives of the National Innovation Strategy. The Innovation Day’s agenda included several engaging activities ......read more
28 February 2023 – In line with its efforts to develop the Arabic language and enhance its spread, a delegation from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), led by its CEO H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, visited the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The visiting delegation was received at the Academy’s headquarters by its Secretary General Prof. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperation, means to support youth, and cooperation in the development of the Arabic ......read more
More than 1,000 students participated in the six-day Gulf-wide GLinks Study in Canada Roadshow to find their dream academic curriculum in 19 Canadian universities and colleges in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE Date: Dubai, UAE, February 23, 2023 More than 1,000 students seeking admission to higher educational institutions met with officials of 19 universities and colleges from Canada at the six-day GLinks’ Study in Canada roadshow held from February 15-20, 2023 across the GCC. While in Canada, students from the GCC can now avail higher working hours to earn more ......read more
In partnership with Ingram content group, EPA offers revolutionary print-on-demand services from Lightning Source Sharjah for local publishers Sharjah, February 23, 2023: The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has partnered with Lightning Source Sharjah, a collaboration between Ingram Content Group and Sharjah Book Authority, to bring global book distribution and the importance of utilizing print-on-demand technology to the forefront of discussions with EPA members and local UAE publishers. The signing ceremony featured a panel discussion titled ‘The Future ......read more
The two visionaries explore collaboration opportunities for boosting intellectual property rights protection to promote innovation and creativity in Sharjah and beyond Sharjah, February 20, 2023: Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and stalwart of protection and promotion of intellectual property (IP), welcomed Daren Tang, the fifth and current Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), to Sharjah. The President of the AUS, in tandem with the Director General of WIPO, embarked on a ......read more
Members now have access to resources from international libraries, can loan electronic devices, and request research assistance services to browse the vast digital and physical collections Sharjah, 17 February, 2023: With more than half a million traditional and digital knowledge resources, the House of Wisdom aligns with Sharjah’s quest to develop a knowledge-based society. This immersive space for learning, sharing, and creating has been nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation in the emirate since it began welcoming visitors in December 2020. By anchoring ......read more
• Al Ansari, Chalhoub, KPMG and DP World Golf Tour among partner firms • 24 schools across GEMS network have participated in programme to date • Initiative wins endorsement from sector and other leading training schemes DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education’s Employability programme under its flagship GEMS For Life initiative has offered some 7,500 students their first taste of the world of work over the past 12 months. Pupils from 24 schools in the GEMS network have participated in physical and virtual project-based and ......read more
• Initial works on Outstanding-rated school to be completed by September 2023 • New learning spaces and facilities will greatly enhance the student experience • JC and nearby Jumeirah Primary School together make up Jumeirah Schools DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education has announced plans to expand one of its top-performing schools, Jumeirah College in Dubai, with the first phase completed in time for the start of the 2023-24 academic year at the end of August. Investment will focus on redeveloping an extensive site directly adjacent to ......read more
The Ministry of Education (MOE) of the United Arab Emirates has recently included the Italian fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni Milano in the list of international Higher Education Institutions that Emirates students can select as a study-abroad destination for the 2023 Scholarship Program. This call for applications is reserved for current Grade 12 students with UAE nationality. Registration for the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024 is now open, and candidates will have until March 31st, 2023, to apply. Istituto Marangoni has been a top-ranking higher ......read more
The newly appointed AUS President concludes inaugural visit to chart a course for excellence in higher education and research Sharjah, February 5, 2023 Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, the newly appointed President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), was welcomed for her first official visit earlier this week to the 25-year-old centre of excellence that has built a formidable reputation as a leading academic institution in the Gulf region and beyond. Sheikha Bodour's appointment to the position of President of AUS was announced in an Emiri Decree by His Highness Sheikh Dr. ......read more
Dubai, January 31, 2023: Medical students at Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) explored clinical and non-clinical career pathways at the second annual Medical Career Fair organized by MBRU. Year 4-6 medical students enrolled in the Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) program at MBRU were invited to network with experienced healthcare professionals to discover training, residency, and career opportunities in the UAE and abroad. At exhibition booths, attendees gained first-hand knowledge from seasoned clinicians ......read more
• Attended by Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Special Olympics UAE, 99 Unified Champion Schools were honored yesterday by Special Olympics UAE in a celebration held at New York University Abu Dhabi • The ceremony was held alongside a global event titled ‘Towards a Globally Unified Education System’ that is taking place in Abu Dhabi from January 21-28 and organized by the Special Olympics International Global Center for Inclusion in Education. • ......read more
January 26, 2023- His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), led a delegation that met H.E. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth & Sports at Arab Republic of Egypt, to explore potential collaboration opportunities in various fields between the two parties. During the visit to the Ministry’s headquarters, the MBRF delegation also updated the Minister on the outcome of the Youth Knowledge Forum, as well as discussed the possibilities of organising the forum in Egypt. H.E Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: ......read more
ABU DHABI, UAE: 24 January 2023 – The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) hosted a high-level strategic event titled “Education First under the theme of ‘Power of Educators”. Coinciding with the International Day of Education, the event saw the participation of Her Excellency Sana Suhail, Director General of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, and Her Excellency Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for Care and Capacity Building Sector at the Ministry of Education, members of the Board of Trustees of the College and strategic partners in ......read more
The agenda includes more than 100 learning and development programs, which seek to provide a world-class educational experience for Abu Dhabi government employees Abu Dhabi, UAE - 16, January 2023: The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG), the leading government platform for developing human resources in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, unveiled its learning and development programs agenda for 2023, which includes more than 100 programs designed to provide Abu Dhabi government employees with a comprehensive, world-class educational experience. The agenda comprises a diverse set of programs, ......read more
Applications now open for 2023 admissoins to the only dedicated academy of its kind in the region with live and online auditions taking place through January and February 2023. United Arab Emirates, Sharjah – 10, January 2023: Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), a world-leading performing arts education and training institution, has been named as one of the GCC’s top 10 universities and colleges in the GCC for its exceptional academic expertise, capability to evolve in the educational field and transformational impact on its students’ ......read more
Dubai university campus wins top global architecture award Dubai, UAE. 4 January 2023: The University of Birmingham Dubai’s iconic new campus has won a Special Prize in the prestigious Prix Versailles 2022 global architecture and design award. Airports, university campuses, passenger stations and major sports facilities around the world are in the running for the award, with six nominees chosen in each category. The University of Birmingham Dubai secured the Special Prize for its campus interior. The World Judges Panel selected the Dubai campus for the ......read more
Dubai, UAE, December 15, 2022- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched the 10th edition of the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative. As one of the most prominent knowledge projects, it promotes the use of the Arabic language and its vocabulary in daily lives and social media, as well as highlights the distinctiveness and ability of the language to keep up with the current age of knowledge and development. The 10th edition of MBRF’s ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative also coincided with World Arabic Language Day, which is observed on December 18 every ......read more
• Nafis on-the-job training tailored to novice Arabic and Islamic Emirati teachers • Provides personalised coaching to succeed in their future teaching roles • 13 Emirati fresh graduates from Al Wasl University enrol in the programme DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education has launched a year-long on-the-job Nafis Arabic and Islamic novice teacher induction programme designed to support fresh Emirati graduates and prepare them for jobs in Arabic language and Islamic education departments across the GEMS network of ......read more
• Held as part of the 3rd and final edition of Volunteer Emirates 2022, the initiative brought together 100 volunteers to enhance the school environment with the replacement of furniture, educational murals and other activities Dubai, UAE - 11 December 2022: The National Charity Private School – Girls in Nasiriyah, Sharjah is ready to welcome students with an enhanced look, thanks to 100 volunteers who came together as part of the 3rd and final edition of Volunteer Emirates 2022, organized by Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 December, 2022: In an exclusive inauguration ceremony held earlier today, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) marked the official opening of Citizens School Dubai. H.E Dr. Abdulla Al Karam expressed his thoughts on the school’s purpose of re-imagining education in the region; “Citizens School is joining a school community that is committed to future-focused, wellbeing-based education that enables students to thrive at school and in life. We welcome the students, teachers, ......read more
• HE Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director General, KHDA and the KHDA team toured the carnival and facilities at Raffles World Academy, Dubai’s leading IB school • More than 2500 people attended the colourful UAE National Day celebrations hosted by the Emirati parents of Raffles World Academy Dubai, UAE; November 20, 2022: His Excellency Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), was the guest of honour at Raffles World Academy’s UAE National Day celebrations. He inaugurated the school’s ......read more
• The collaboration aims to hone digital and leadership capabilities among the youth and help them discover meaningful careers in fintech • Network International sponsors first ever FiEx Fintech Youth Hub at AUS UAE-Sharjah 28 November 2022: Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, and American University of Sharjah (AUS), a regional leader in education and research, initiated today a collaboration to explore knowledge and career-building avenues in fintech for students studying at the ......read more
• Third edition of annual event held in person in Dubai to coincide with COP27 • Event engages students of all ages from schools in the UAE and further afield • Participants collaborate to develop wide-ranging solutions linked to UN SDGs DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Coinciding with COP27, the third edition of the School Conference of Parties Exposition (SCOPE) was recently held at GEMS Legacy School and GEMS World Academy – Dubai respectively. A first-of-its-kind forum for student voice and action against climate change, SCOPE was ......read more
Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg is the Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai-based conglomerate Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, and the first pro-chancellor appointed by the Heriot-Watt University Dubai 24 November 2022, Dubai, UAE: Heriot-Watt University Dubai (HWUD) today announced the appointment of distinguished businesswoman Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG), as the Pro-Chancellor of the University in Dubai. In this role, she will become the honorary Head of the University in Dubai and will represent the University in a ceremonial ......read more
To pursue higher education at Oxford University is a dream for many aspiring students across the globe. Ranked as the world’s best university for the sixth consecutive year by the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2022, Oxford University offers students unique learning experiences by leveraging the expertise of the world’s eminent researchers, which makes it the most sought-after university for acquiring postgraduate education. The Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship, launched in 2016 as part of a partnership between the ......read more
24 November 2022 – In line with its continuous efforts to strengthen quality as a core value in the transformation of higher education, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), organised a virtual panel discussion to highlight the Benchmarking Framework for online higher education and present best practices exchanged during the global implementation cycle 2022. The session, held in partnership with the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), featured representatives of the Consortium for Benchmarking ......read more
