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    Michigan Ross Announces Winners of its GCC Women's Empowerment and Leadership in Sustainability Scholarships

    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

    GEMS Education Launches Free Youth Accelerator Programme in support of Student Entrepreneurs

    • 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

    ADU College of Engineering concludes the UAE's first Global EEE Future Mobility Challenge

    • 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

    Admissions Now Open for Academic Year 2023-2024 Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions-Qatar Is The First Medical Science-Focused School in the Middle East

    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

    Abu Dhabi Schools Sports Cup 2023 Fosters a Culture of Physical Activity across Emirate's Schools with Expanded Disciplines

    • 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

    UAE Businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Sponsors 5000 Needy Students by Paying Their Tuition Fees

    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

    Education Above All Concludes a Successful Week at the United Nations fifth Least Developed Countries Conference in Doha

    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

    Bodour Al Qasimi Inaugurates AUS Global Day, a Carnival of Culture and Color

    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

    Winners of Study UK Alumni Awards announced in Saudi Arabia

    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

    Louvre Abu Dhabi Concludes First Edition of ‘University Take Over the Museum' Programme

    © 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

    Memac Ogilvy Launches Pilot Red Academy Initiative to the American University of Beirut

    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

    GEMS Education Announces Opening of GEMS Metropole School – Al Waha in September 2023

    • 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

    Junior Gladiator Mastery Event Plants the Seeds of Abundance in Young Minds

    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

    Education Above All Foundation & Qatar Fund For Development held

    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

    NAMA Women Advancement Launches ‘Jawaher Fund for the Advancement of Women's Education'

    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

    Ministry of Education Highlights success of University Consortium for Quality Online Learning (UCQOL) at Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation Event

    • 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

    Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Connects with Jumeirah College Students Live from Space

    • 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

    Memac Ogilvy and GEMS Education Partner for Powerful International Women's Day 2023 Campaign

    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.

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    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

    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.

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    Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Announces UAE Reading Month Activities

    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

    Rugby Great Sir Clive Woodward tells Students “Never Stop Learning” during Visit to GEMS Schools

     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

    Abu Dhabi University inaugurates State-of-the-art 3D Concrete Printing Research Lab

    • 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

    NYU Abu Dhabi Welcomes Community to a Day of Performances, Activities, Food, Music, and More in First-Ever Open Campus Day

     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

    Dubai Judicial Institute at the Forefront of the Metaverse, Becomes First Training Entity in the Legal and Judicial Fields

     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

    26 UAE Students Win Prestigious Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program Scholarships

    ● 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

    UAE Schools and Nursery Show Wrapped Up Attracting Thousands

    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

    Carnegie Mellon hosts 500 Students for Pi Day Math Contest

    Doha, February 27, 2023, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted 500 high school students at the 2023 Pi Day Mathematics Competition. A total of 126 teams participated, representing 82 government and private Qatar high schools. Zelealem Yilma, associate teaching professor of mathematics at CMU-Q, has been an organizer of the event since it was first held in 2016.  “We are so pleased to see so many students participate. It shows that students are drawn to an intellectual challenge, and they enjoy solving problems.” The teams tackle questions that challenge their logical and reasoning ability. The question set, which is available in both English and Arabic, is designed to be accessible, with some challenging problems for more advanced students. Four teams will advance ......read more

    GCC Students can Pursue Higher Studies in Reputed Canadian Universities as Canada Widens Opportunities for Foreign Students

    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 to cover their tuition fees in addition to obtaining greater employment opportunities as well as pursue permanent residency due to strong economic growth prospects, various authorities have announced in recent months. The month of January saw a ......read more

    EPA Forges a Partnership with Lightning Source Sharjah for ‘The Future of Books Distribution'

    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 of Books Distribution’, which saw industry leaders Phil Olilla, Chief Commercial Officer at Ingram USA, David Taylor, Vice President of Ingram Content Group, and Hassan Ali, Business Development Manager at Lightning Source Sharjah, discuss how ......read more

    WCM-Q Grand Rounds focuses on Parathyroid Glands

    Doha – February 22, 2023: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) organized the latest installment of WCM-Q’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series, focusing on ‘Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).’ PHPT is a condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands (in the neck, near the thyroid gland) produces high amounts of parathyroid hormone. This causes high levels of calcium in the blood, which can lead to a variety of health problems, including loss of bone tissue, benign tumors, kidney stones, and other health problems. Titled ‘Primary Hyperparathyroidism: 2022 Guidelines and Evolving Clinical Paradigms,’ the session was designed to create an understanding of the changing epidemiology of primary hyperparathyroidism; review ......read more

    Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Welcomes WIPO Director-General to Sharjah

    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 consequential tour across the emirate, with the aim of exploring fresh and efficacious avenues of partnership between Sharjah and the World Intellectual Property Organization. The overarching objective of this diplomatic endeavour was to leverage the ......read more

    Beyond Books: House of Wisdom Expands Scope of Services and Resources to enrich Learning of Members

    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 the community and bringing people of different cultures, interests, and aspirations together, the iconic social and futurist hub has emerged as a destination for new-age learning, as it adapts and responds to the evolving needs of users by expanding ......read more

    “Goals4Good” Tournament- Students from 36 Schools in Qatar will compete in Football and Art Tournaments to support the Education of Students in Projects of Education Above All

        Sustainability and leadership are key themes in the Ramadan 2023 ‘Goals4Good’ campaign Feb 15, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and its partners will organize a Ramadan ‘Goals4Good tournament consisting of a football and art competition to support selected EAA Foundation projects aiming to help the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized children. Thirty-six 36 schools in Qatar will participate in the tournament as a part of the “Goals4Good” Ramadan 2023 Campaign on March 10.  The event will take place at Doha College, starting at 12pm Doha time, and is expected to last until 8pm. Each football matches during the day culminated in a quarter, semi-final, and final tournament.  The schools will compete in three age categories in ......read more

    GEMS For Life's Student Employability Programme Celebrates 7,500th Pupil to Benefit from Initiative

    • 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 employability courses in the past year. Students have been inspired by speakers from industry in their schools, attended virtual careers talks and been on tours of different workplaces, with opportunities growing week by week under the leadership of ......read more

    NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Maknuune, an Open Lexicon for the Palestinian Arabic Dialect

    Maknuune is designed to be beneficial to a wide range of users: linguistics experts, language learners, computer scientists, historians, heritage studies specialists, and Arabic and Palestinian culture enthusiasts. Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 15, 2023: NYU Abu Dhabi’s CAMeL Lab, a research and education lab focusing on artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computational linguistics, and data science, announced the release of Maknuune, a large and open lexicon dedicated to documenting the Palestinian Arabic dialect through a comprehensive methodology. Conceptualized and spearheaded by PhD Student of Linguistics at the University of Oxford Shahd Dibas, the aspiring project was co-led by NYU Abu Dhabi’s Nizar Habash, a computer scientist specializing in computational linguistics. The lexicon is an ......read more

    HE Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, receives tour of Zayed University's Abu Dhabi cCmpus

    Abu Dhabi – Feb 14, 2023:  Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammad Al Kaabi, President of Zayed University (ZU), Minister of State, received HE Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and an accompanying delegation from ADEK to ZU’s Abu Dhabi campus. The visit included a welcome session where HE Sara Musallam was introduced to Zayed University’s pioneering new interdisciplinary programs, which seek to graduate the future leaders, thinkers and doers of the nation. Undergraduate students enrolling in Zayed University now choose from four new interdisciplinary degree programs which are taught using pioneering active learning techniques. All students also participate in Zayed University’s unique partner challenge program which ......read more

    Jumeirah College Expansion to Include New Sixth form Wing, Sports Facilities and enhanced Provision

    • 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 the current campus to house the Outstanding-rated secondary school’s new sixth form centre and specialist sports facilities, while at the same time enhancing and modernising the existing school building.   Works will be managed in ......read more

    Abu Dhabi University appoints Ghassan Aouad as its new Chancellor

    • Dr. Ali Bin Harmal: Abu Dhabi University's strategy shapes the future of education and contributes to national development goals    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 08 February 2023: Abu Dhabi University (ADU), has appointed Professor Ghassan Aouad as ADU’s new Chancellor. Prof. Aouad will spearhead ADU’s journey of excellence in academia and research nationally, regionally and globally through working closely with staff and professors to strengthen ADU’s position as a leading academic institution across all levels. Prof. Aouad will support in fostering scientific research and best practices in the field to elevate international rankings and recognition.   Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), welcomed the appointment of Prof. Aouad as ......read more

    WCM-Q Students Shadow Doctors at HMC and Sidra Medicine to gain Hospital Experience

    Doha – February 8, 2023: Sixty-three pre-medical and foundation students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) experienced the life of a working doctor when they had the opportunity to shadow physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Sidra Medicine as part of the Pre-Medical Observership Program 2022-2023. The program aims to expose students early in their educational journey to the healthcare system in Qatar and familiarize them with the daily practices of medical professionals in various specialties. The program also promotes early career exploration and student awareness of the challenges physicians face every day.  Students spent two weeks of their winter break at HMC and Sidra Medicine, where they shadowed physicians during their daily clinical rounds, discussed cases, diagnoses, and possible treatments, ......read more

    Istituto Marangoni Selected by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education for the Study Abroad Scholarship Program

    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 education provider with a mission to support and enhance creative talent since 1935. Its Italian network of fashion, art and design schools in Milan, Paris and Florence soon expanded to include the world’s luxury capitals, including London, ......read more

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    Ajman University Community Marks UAE Flag Day

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    Abu Dhabi University Signs an MoU with Tractebel

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    Ajman University Launches its Spring Admissions Campaign at EXPO 2020 Dubai

    Ajman, United Arab Emirates, November 2nd,2021:  Ajman University (AU) launched its spring admissions campaign on October 31 at its booth in Najah Dubai EXPO 2020. The two-day event organized by Najah from October 31-November 1 within the auspices of EXPO 2020 witnessed excellent response with students lining up at the AU booth to avail further information and apply to AU’s highly-ranked and internationally accredited programs.  Admissions to AU’s various bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs will be open until mid-January 2022. Early applicants can avail ......read more

    Abu Dhabi University's College of Engineering Hosts the Fourth Women in Engineering Forum 2021

    Under the theme of ‘the Contribution of Women Engineers to Sustainable Smart Cities Pre and Post COVID-19’   • The Forum will take place on 8 and 9 November 2021 at Abu Dhabi University - Abu Dhabi main campus • Virtual participation will be available for those unable to attend in person  • The event is in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Municipality and Society of Engineers-UAE and in collaboration with several engineering societies and other related entities   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2, November 2021:  ......read more

    HBMSU and Alexandria University to offer first joint academic program

    The first national university at the country level to attain this achievement Heads of two universities welcome first batch of learners and discuss future of partnership Mansoor Al Awar: This is unprecedented achievement in UAE and Arab world and worthy of a university that is proud to belong to Emirates Master’s degree is first program offered by smart Arab university to receive Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education’s accreditation Partnership an example of academic integration of HBMSU’s leadership and Alexandria University’s legacy UAE, 01 ......read more

    School Of Medicine Dean at St. George's University, Grenada, Wins Award For Co-Authoring Medical Textbook

    30, October 2021, Dubai, United Arab Emirates:   St. George’s University School of Medicine Dean Dr. Marios Loukas was among a group of experts who won an award from the British Medical Association (BMA) for their medical imaging textbook, “Weir & Abrahams’ Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy.” The textbook, which offers a “complete and three-dimensional understanding of applied human anatomy,” won in the category of Basic and Clinical Sciences and Research. Dr. Loukas was one of six co-authors who provided their expertise. “It is an ......read more

    GEMS Legacy School Launches Second Global Schools' Sustainability Conference, SCOPE 2021, at Expo 2020

    • 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon encourages youth to make voices heard • GEMS Legacy School will host 40 schools and 500 delegates from five countries • Keynote speakers include leaders from UNITAR, Dulsco and Siemens Middle East   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 October 2021: GEMS Legacy School will host its second School Conference of Parties (SCOPE) global student sustainability event featuring 40 schools and 500 delegates from five countries, with an opening ceremony in the Siemens Centre at the Al Wasl Dome, Expo 2020 ......read more

    Abu Dhabi University hosts its first Annual STEM Programming Competition

    Featuring EXPO 2020 Dubai Inspired Challenges   • The competition is in line with H.E Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s directive to mark 29 October as the day to honor coders and programmers • School and university students from all majors in the UAE are encouraged to participate    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27 October 2021: In line with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to mark 29 October as the day to honor coders and programmers, Abu Dhabi ......read more

    The British Boarding Schools Show Returns to the UAE

    The 9th edition of year of the UAE’s leading educational show brings experts from over 25 of the finest British Schools to help parents navigate the post COVID educational landscape      Dubai, October 25th, 2021: The British Boarding School Dubai 2021 returns to the UAE for its ninth edition this winter, taking place on the 26-27th November at the Sheraton Hotel, Mall of the Emirates. The show will bring together over 25 of the most prestigious and well-regarded British schools under one roof, offering educational advice and information to parents and ......read more

    Abu Dhabi University to Participate in Najah Abu Dhabi and Najah Dubai at EXPO 2020

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    HBMSU showcases latest smart learning innovations at GITEX Technology 2021

    Strengthening its role as a pioneer in employing technology to advance higher education Mansoor Al Awar: "Our unique initiatives enhance our role as a driving force of smart transformation in the UAE and the world and the graduation of qualified generations equipped with knowledge, technology and science to shape a better future.” October 21, 2021 - Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University (HBMSU) showcased the latest technological innovations in the field of smart learning and its most prominent initiatives in providing a higher education that is based on innovation, technology, ......read more

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