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Top schools for expats in Dubai: Here’s a ready reckoner of curricula, locality, and fees

The KHDA releases an annual list of schools and their rankings based on certain metrics such as performance, STEM subjects, development and more.

UAE launches work permit for private tutors

UAE visa: MoHRE, MOE introduce new private teacher work permit

The new permit will protect the rights of teachers, and ensure students receive quality education

HE Ahmed Baharoon, Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s Ahmed Baharoon on why environmental education is the way forward

The executive director – Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, EAD, talks about WEEC2024 serving as a catalyst for change, promoting sustainable practices through education

Les Roches-managed Hospitality Academy to open in Abu Dhabi Image supplied

Abu Dhabi: Les Roches managed hospitality academy to open in 2024

Les Roches ranks fourth in the world’s higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, and Poonam Bhojani, CEO of Innoventures Education partner to open new K-12 school in Sharjah Image Supplied

New K-12 international school coming to Sharjah’s Aljada project

Scheduled to open in 2026, the American curriculum school will have the capacity to house 2,000 pupils

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Dubai private schools record highest-ever enrollment in 2023-24 academic year

The total number of students attending private schools in the emirate is now more than 365,000

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The Green Planet unveils brand-new ‘outdoor’ Nature Park in Dubai

Families can explore the park’s treehouse adventure trail and skyline walks, which feature nine viewing platforms and slides designed for ages four to 12

New mangrove escape room experience by Tecom to debut in Dubai

Dubai Media City: Immersive mangrove-themed escape room to debut on Oct 12

The Immersive escape room developed by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Emirates Nature-WWF in partnership with the TECOM will tour the UAE

DUBAI SCHOOLS EID AL FITR BREAK: Winter break - Image-courtesy-KHDA

UAE holidays 2023: When will schools have the winter break?

According to the KHDA schedule, schools will break for winter in the second week of December

DEWA commissions second unit in Dhs15.8bn solar park

DEWA commissions second unit of 4th phase of Dubai solar park

The fourth phase is set to provide clean energy for approximately 320,000 residences and reduce carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually

Sheikh Hamdan space missions

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Economic Leadership Program

Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development will open registration for the programme between September and October

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Khalifa University, Mubadala ink key sponsorship partnership

The financial sponsorship will contribute to the Khalifa University Fund to support research and development with advanced facilities

edtech

Edtech: Using technology to connect stakeholders

YaSchools started as a directory that hosted information of about schools but has evolved into a multi-service platform

IIT-Delhi to open campus in UAE IIT Director Image courtesy WAM

Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi to open campus in UAE

IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus will offer computer science, artificial intelligence, energy and sustainability, healthcare and research programmes

NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed extends wishes to students, teachers for new academic year

As most schools across the UAE return to campus after the summer break, the UAE’s leaders have extended their wishes to all those participating in the new academic year

Kais Zribi, General Manager - MEA, Coursera on Women Empowerment Image supplied

Insights: Empowering UAE women for a transformative AI-driven future

Upskilling Emirati women in AI and related fields will not only equip them with vital tech skills but also open doors to emerging sectors and leadership positions

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UAE: Schools welcome more than 290,000 students on Aug 28

Schools welcomed 23,492 educational professionals back after an eight-week break

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Bybit-AUS sponsorship fund: Here’s how 38 bright students will benefit

In addition to sponsoring the selected students, Bybit is contributing Dhs100,000 to sponsor the first AUS-Bybit Inter-College Hackathon in November

DTC SCHOOL BUS

New academic year: Dubai school students to get hi-tech buses

School bus services ensure the security of children through surveillance cameras, and a system to ensure that no student is left behind

Dubai universities

Dubai universities roll out programmes in AI, drones, genetics, gaming

Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park aim to equip students with future-proof skills during the 2023-24 academic year

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India supports community initiatives for new schools in GCC

Within the GCC, the largest number of Indian schools are in the UAE

Insights: Economic growth requires reforms in higher education

The online higher education is growing and is estimated to touch $5bn by 2025

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COP28, Coursera to increase access to climate literacy education for global youth

The programme of more than 100 courses covers a range of topics essential for climate literacy across mitigation, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage

Back to school

UAE school holidays 2023: When does the new academic term start?

The UAE’s Ministry of Education mandates 182 academic days in a year for those schools following the international curriculum

Yasser Nasr-Aldin, co-founder, chief strategy officer and head of investment at YaSchools Image YaSchools

Saudi edtech YaSchools raises $600,000 in seed round, plans for expansion to Jordan

Since the launch of its microlending services in early 2023, YaSchools has received financing requests worth more than $40m

Aldar boosts education portfolio investment to $368m

Aldar boosts investment in education portfolio to $368m

The expansion plan includes the establishment of Cranleigh Bahrain and the acquisition of Kent College Dubai and Virginia International Private School in Abu Dhabi

Riyadh Air PSU sign MoU simualtor centre to be set up at campus Image courtesy Riyadh AIr

Saudi’s Riyadh Air to build first simulator centre at Prince Sultan University

Riyadh Air will partner with PSU to build long-term academic programmes to support students who want to pursue a career in aviation

Taaleem Holdings posts $54.5m in 9M 2023 net profit

Dubai’s Taaleem posts $54.5m profit since IPO

The school operator added 28,563 students for the 2022/23 academic year, a 36.2 per cent YoY increase in enrolments

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Binance Academy, Coursera partner to advance blockchain education

The programmes will cater to individuals looking for a foundational understanding of blockchain, web3 and crypto technologies, and for those who wish to pursue a career in the blockchain industry

Eid Al Adha 2023 Dubai KHDA school holidays

Eid Al Adha 2023: KHDA announces holidays for Dubai schools

The regulator issued an advisory, stating that schools will be closed for Eid starting from Tuesday, June 27