#Education

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

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

Stern Executive MBA Program Launch

Shaping leaders: NYUAD Stern’s Barbara Scheck on its new EMBA 

The vice dean of programmes at Stern and clinical associate professor of management, explains how the programme is preparing leaders to navigate AI, sustainability, and social impact

Oman image for illustrative purposes Getty Images-

Oman launches AI-powered classroom transformation with Microsoft

Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, the programme advances the country’s goal of building a knowledge-based society.

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

Saudi schools go smart: Over 6 million students to learn AI from 2025

Saudi schools go smart: Over 6 million students to learn AI from 2025

By introducing AI at the school level, the kingdom aims to cultivate a generation of innovators and technology leaders

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

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

Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation

Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation

In times of change, expectations are moving beyond the basic traditions of stewardship to demand leaders who can combine analytical thinking with emotional intelligence, and foresight with ethical responsibility

Dubai approves new reforms: How they impact education, eco standards

Dubai approves new reforms: How they impact education, eco standards

The new Governance Policy for Government Construction Projects introduces a tiered system for project evaluation and financial planning

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

Region's first King's College School London Wimbledon to open here

Region’s first King’s College School London Wimbledon to open in UAE

Located within the master-planned community of Fahid Island, the new campus will span 50,000 square metres and serve up to 2,220 students

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

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

GEMS Genius Scholarships - Academics

GEMS Genius Scholarship programme launches; see details

The GEMS Genius Scholarships are open to both current and prospective students, with the programme seeking to identify top talent regionally and internationally

Dubai: Private schools report 6% rise in enrolment for 2024-25 academic year

Dubai: Private schools report 6% rise in enrolment for 2024-25 academic year

The expansion of the sector is highlighted in a new KHDA report, which also noted the opening of 10 new private schools during the academic year

Close up Dirhams currency, United Arab Emirates

How the UAE’s record budget will be spent in 2025

The budget maintains a balance between income and spending, with both revenues and expenditures approved at $19.6bn (Dhs71.5bn)

Sheikh Hamdan launches new RDI grant initiative

Sheikh Hamdan launches new RDI grant initiative

The initiative will provide essential funding for a range of research projects driving significant advancements in Dubai’s key economic sectors

Dubai unveils Dhs4.5bn Dubai National University to boost higher education

Dubai unveils Dhs4.5bn national university to boost higher education

The university’s vision aligns with the emirate’s goal of fostering a knowledge-based economy, providing students with skills to meet the demands of the global workforce

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi campus inauguration Image Abu Dhabi Media Office

IIT Delhi’s first international campus opens in Abu Dhabi

The launch event was marked by the establishment of strategic partnerships with several prestigious institutions in Abu Dhabi

Emirati Women's Day: Using education to empower entrepreneurs

EWD 2024: Using education to empower entrepreneurs

The UAE’s diverse and inclusive education landscape is equipping Emirati women with the knowledge and skills to support the country’s transformation

top indians

Most influential Indians in the region 2024

We profile some of the most iconic Indian business titans based in the Gulf, highlighting their journeys and achievements

Abh-dhabi-dubai - liveability

Global Liveability Index 2024: Abu Dhabi, Dubai top rankings in Middle East and Africa

Abu Dhabi reinforced its reputation as a safe city while Dubai grew its healthcare infrastructure

GEMS Education secures $3.25bn financing facility

Dubai’s GEMS Education secures $3.25bn new financing facility

Dubai Islamic Bank, Mashreq Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank acted as underwriters on the financing facility

UAE weather update: Rain, thunder, hail expected midweek

Cloud seeding tech: UAEREP’s 5th grant cycle project launches

The new grants cycle will focus on five key areas, including enhanced seeding materials and rain enhancement systems

How financial education can empower the future workforce

How financial education can empower the region’s future workforce

Enhancing the investment acumen of the next generation will serve a grander purpose – it will support the stability and sustainability of the region’s capital markets

Nathan Schultz CEO Chegg on the future of education, AI and the company's plans as it looks to the UAE

How is AI transforming the way we learn? Edtech firm Chegg’s new CEO explains

Chegg’s Nathan Schultz talks about the company’s focus on the UAE, and the future of education and the role AI will play in transforming how we learn

Brookfield-led consortium to invest in GEMS Education

Brookfield-led consortium agrees to invest in Dubai’s GEMS Education

The investment will allow CVC Capital Partners to substantially exit its GEMS stake five years after it bought into the firm

Here’s why an online MBA is advantageous for business leaders

Here’s why an online MBA is advantageous for business leaders

Courses in an online MBA are designed to be accessed from anywhere in the world, providing access to a global network of faculty and peers