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Indian academy to train UAE’s budding cricketers

sitemanager — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:49:19 +0000

Dubai, UAE: Budding cricketers in the UAE will get to train at the World Cricket Academy (WCA) in India. The UAE based Maxtalent has signed a deal with WCA last week to ensure that promising cricketers from the UAE get … Continue reading →

Shaikh Humaid: Higher education achievements show UAE’s progress

sitemanager — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:43:52 +0000

Ajman, UAE: His Highness Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, said that the achievements of UAE universities in higher education reflect the country’s flourishing civilisation and progress, led by the President, … Continue reading →

30 Schools Shortlisted to EAD’s Sustainable Schools Project

sitemanager — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:35:29 +0000

Abu Dhabi, UAE: An Evaluation Committee consisting of members from the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi ( EAD ) and the Abu Dhabi Education Council ( ADEC ) is now visiting the shortlisted schools for the final phase of the … Continue reading →

UAE Education authorities’ guidelines on discipline

sitemanager — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:30:53 +0000

Abu Dhabi Action for unacceptable behaviour can include verbal warning from the teacher, a letter home to parents, withdrawal from school activities or a short suspension. All disciplinary measures must be age and gender-appropriate and firm, fair and consistent. Parents … Continue reading...

Abu Dhabi students in international study

sitemanager — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:05:07 +0000

Abu Dhabi: More than 130 engineering students enrolled at three universities in the capital have participated in a pilot study that aims to compare university learning outcomes for the first time on an international level, Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) … Continue reading →

Vocational education in the UAE fit for local jobs market

sitemanager — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:31:43 +0000

Sharjah, UAE: A pilot project to promote vocational education has been hailed a success two years after its launch, helping more students to find local jobs and garnering support from industry. Skills For Employability, led by the British Council, has … Continue reading →

Sheikh Tahnoon opens Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Al Ain

sitemanager — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:23:33 +0000

Al Ain, UAE: His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region has officially opened the second Imperial College London Diabetes Centre – a state-of-the-art facility that will provide world-class standards of care to … Continue...

Murdoch University Dubai announces AED 2,000,000 worth of scholarships

sitemanager — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:17:08 +0000

Dubai, UAE: As Murdoch University, Dubai enters its 5th year; the campus will be doubling its capacity come this September. Currently home to over 600 students, the Australian university is looking forward to embracing its future discoverers. The Scholarships are … Continue reading →

HCT-Dubai Alumnae Association launches program for orphaned students

sitemanager — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:13:23 +0000

Dubai, UAE: The Alumnae Association of the Higher Colleges Technology -Dubai, Women’s Campus (HCT-Dubai) has recently launched an academic social responsibility programme for the parentless secondary school students titled “It’s Just the Beginning” in cooperation with the...

Four villa schools in Abu Dhabi to close by year-end

sitemanager — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:07:02 +0000

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Four villa schools in the capital serving 3,980 pupils will shut down by the end of the academic year, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) announced yesterday. This latest raft of planned closures means that almost half … Continue reading →