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Dr Sudhindra Shamanna – Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai on AI literacy in the Middle East

Building AI literacy: Preparing Middle East students for an ethical AI future

AI literacy isn’t just about technical skills; it also demands ethics and critical thinking, says Dr Shamanna

Thales' Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

Thales’ Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

The president and CEO Thales International says the challenge is developing a workforce that is not just technically competent, but also strategically minded, capable of driving innovation across sectors

Pratham Mittal, founder of Tetr College

Tetr College secures $18m for US, Europe and Dubai growth

Tetr has recorded strong growth in its second year, with applications increasing by more than 50 per cent

Powering growth: How project management certifications shape future leaders

Powering growth: How project management certifications help shape future leaders

As organisations race to deliver ambitious projects across a fast-changing global landscape, certified project managers are becoming the backbone of execution — bridging strategy with results

Dubai Municipality introduces city inspector initiative

Dubai Municipality launches ‘City Inspector’ initiative

City inspectors will conduct periodic, complaint-based, and visual inspections, aiming to reduce redundant visits and minimise complaints regarding inspection procedures

Pratham Mittal, Founder, Tetr College Of Business

Learning by doing: Tetr’s blueprint for entrepreneurship in the Gulf

Founder Pratham Mitta says Tetr puts students at the centre of real-world venture creation, preparing them to launch, scale, and sustain businesses across global markets

EDNAS launches UAE’s first AI literacy curriculum for schools

EDNAS launches UAE’s first AI literacy curriculum for schools

EDNAS focuses on removing complexity and making AI education easy to deliver

Cognita and Nshama partner to launch Horizon English School Town Square

Cognita and Nshama partner to launch Horizon English School Town Square

Set to open in August 2027, the school will offer premium British curriculum education for children aged 3 to 18

KHDA introduces 2 staffing guides for dubai private schools image courtesy Dubai Media Office

Dubai tightens teacher hiring and conduct rules in private schools

The Staff Deregistration Technical Guide sets out how schools should respond to misconduct and applies across all KHDA-regulated private education institutions

ENOC, GEMS Education launch loyalty points exchange programme

ENOC, GEMS Education launch loyalty points exchange programme

GEMS Rewards serves more than 300,000 members, including parents, staff and friends of the GEMS Education community

Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia

Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar through strategic school partnerships

The partner schools include Downe House Riyadh, King’s College Riyadh, Downe House Muscat, Cheltenham Muscat, and King’s College Doha

UAE federal employees gain flexible work options under school policy

Parents of children in nurseries and kindergartens may also benefit from a morning late arrival or early departure

Leo & Loona takes family entertainment global with Bahrain debut

Leo & Loona takes family entertainment global with Bahrain debut

The brand’s first international venture will launch at Avenues Bahrain in early 2026

Napster Corp's Sam Huber on how immersive tech is impacting the future of education

Napster Corp’s Sam Huber on how immersive tech is impacting the future of education

The global president of Enterprise and CEO of MENA at Napster Corp says for immersive education to move from innovation to infrastructure, it must be treated as an essential, as basic to the classroom as textbooks and whiteboards

Back to school: Saudi reveals new academic year start date for 11 regions

Back to school: Saudi reveals new academic year start date for 11 regions

The staggered return schedule aims to ensure that faculty and staff have enough time to prepare, especially in areas with high student density

Georgetown University’s Paul Almeida on leadership and business education

Georgetown University’s Paul Almeida on leadership and business education

Executives need to close gaps not only in digital fluency or innovation management, but also in geopolitical literacy, strategic adaptability, and cross-cultural leadership, says the dean of the McDonough School of Business

New whitepaper outlines AI-driven coaching trends in GCC

According to research, 75 per cent of Dubai-based Fortune 500 subsidiaries are expected to adopt AI-powered leadership tools by 2030

Dubai: These global universities to offer future-focused programmes, scholarships

Dubai: These global universities to offer future-focused programmes, scholarships

The new offerings are aligned with the goals of the Education 33 Strategy (E33) and reflect a collaborative effort to foster an environment for students

Dubai to have 3 new international universities: Details revealed

Dubai to have 3 new international universities: Details revealed

Dubai is already home to 41 higher education institutions, 37 of which are international branch campuses

UAE: Private KG students will now have 40-min Arabic lessons daily

UAE: Private KG students to have mandatory 40-min Arabic lessons daily

The ministry has said that Arabic language lessons for kindergarten students will increase to 300 minutes per week (60 minutes per day) by the 2027-2028 academic year

How to build a workforce to deliver on the GCC’s ESG ambitions. Kais Zribi shares insights

How to build a workforce to deliver on the GCC’s ESG ambitions

There is a growing consensus that strong ESG performance is essential for organisations to stay competitive and appealing to investors, customers, and other key stakeholders

Dubai's higher education sector sees nearly 20% rise in enrollment

Dubai’s higher education sector sees nearly 20% rise in enrollment

The KHDA’s City of Students initiative, part of its broader Education 33 strategy, aims to increase international student enrollment to 50 per cent by 2033

CBSE Results 2025: Scoring, new evaluation process explained

Although the official date has not yet been confirmed, past trends suggest that results are typically released in mid-May

UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum from kindergarten-grade 12

UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum from kindergarten-grade 12

Artificial intelligence will be introduced as a formal subject in all government schools, from kindergarten through grade 12, starting from the next academic year

Dubai private schools receive nod for fee hike for new academic year

Dubai private schools receive nod for fee hike for new academic year

Eligible for-profit schools in Dubai may apply for a fee increase up to, but not exceeding, the approved ECI

Image courtesy- Nord Anglia

Mubadala to acquire $600m stake in Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia operates more than 80 schools across 33 countries, educating over 90,000 students aged two to 18

Innovating business education: London Business School's Graham Hastie shares insights

Innovating business education: London Business School’s Graham Hastie shares insights

Graham Hastie, associate dean of Degree Education at London Business School (LBS), discusses how innovation reshapes traditional business education, the future of hybrid learning, and the importance of lifelong learning for mid-career professionals

Ramadan 2025: Abu Dhabi public schools introduce remote learning on Fridays

This initiative enables students to participate in activities at home alongside their families

Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Heriot-Watt University Dubai secures UAE accreditation for undergrad, postgrad programmes

The granting of Initial Programme Accreditation for all 71 programmes is a significant milestone for Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Meet the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science winners  - Image: L'oreal

Meet the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science winners  

We interview the winners of the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards 2024 and explore their inspiring journeys