Renaissance and GL Education, leading providers of high-quality assessment and practice products used to support teaching and learning,have concluded a series of highly successful one-day conferences across the UAE, which were hosted by GEMS Education, and Qatar. The event brought together teachers and educators from across the region to explore evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. Held under the theme ‘Aspirational Learning for All’, over 700 delegates registered for the conferences, representing over 210 schools across both countries. They featured a distinguished line-up of ..read more

Delta Skills Academy, a pioneering initiative dedicated to preparing both adult and older school-aged students for the ever-evolving demands of industry and 21st-century life with tailored courses, has officially launched this week in collaboration with GEMS Education. With the latest global trends highlighting that up to half of today’s workforce will need to upskill or retrain as a result of new technologies in their sector, Delta Skills Academy will focus on practical skill application based on hard data, ensuring learners are equipped today with the tools necessary to excel in tomorrow’s ..read more

Heriot-Watt University and Aurora50 today published a detailed analysis of the current state of women’s representation on the boards of publicly listed companies in the GCC. The report, entitled the ‘GCC Board Gender Index Report 2024’, is the only authoritative cross-GCC report of its kind, and represents the first time that a comprehensive data set has been published collating information from across the GCC. It seeks to form the baseline data from which future progress can be measured. The data will be collected annually and published in April each year and will be made available as a sear ..read more

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) proudly celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art campus in Dubai, located at One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre. This momentous occasion marked the establishment of the first German university in the UAE, signifying a pivotal moment in the academic and cultural exchange between Germany and the United Arab Emirates. The grand opening ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Sybille Pfaff, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dubai; Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of the Knowledge a ..read more

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of Board of Governors of Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), presided over the third meeting of the Board of Governors for the academic year 2023-2024, in the presence of Their Excellencies and other members of the board. During the meeting, the Board endorsed the University’s new vision, which seeks to establish HBMSU as an internationally recognised academic institution that leads the way in education and equips future generations with the requisite skills and abilities. Additionally, they adopted the University’s forward-thinking strategic ..read more

The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced Gina Justus, Head of English, Phase Three, Our Own English High School, Sharjah – Girls’ Branch, Sharjah, as the regional winner of the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in MENA (Middle East and North Africa).  The Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards is a global competition that celebrates the achievements of teachers around the world. Now in its sixth year, the competition highlights the important role that teachers play in shaping the lives of their learners and prepar ..read more

On World Book Day, Brighton College Dubai, the premier British curriculum school, is proud to champion its ongoing commitment to fostering a ‘love of reading’ through various initiatives and innovative programmes. A recent analysis of data from current Year 1 pupils who have been with Brighton College Dubai since FS1 showcases the remarkable progress achieved by pupils under the College’s guidance, with 93% of pupils working above the UK age-related expectations for reading. With a special focus on literacy, the College has implemented a range of initiatives designed to cultivate a lifelong l ..read more

Plekhanov Russian University of Economics proudly announces its participation in the Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) from April 24 to 26th, 2024. As one of the longest-standing and esteemed education expos in the Middle East, GETEX has served as a premier platform for student recruitment for over 35 years. This year’s participation is significant for Plekhanov Russian University of Economics as it marks our inaugural venture into student recruitment in the UAE. As the first Russian university to establish a presence in the region, we are committed to fostering cross-cultural ..read more

Empowering youth with opportunities to explore, learn, and thrive is crucial for shaping the future. Experiential learning is the stepping stone to achieving this, especially with exciting opportunities to explore the corporate world. Unsurprisingly, a study conducted by Bayt.com, which surveyed over 2,400 respondents across the MENA region, showed that 78% of companies expressed interest in hiring interns in 2023. Aligned with that demand, The RM Events has created and curated an innovative fair designed to provide teenagers aged 15-18 a taste of the corporate world, Teen Launchpad – Your In ..read more

In a significant stride towards advancing satellite communication and space research, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) proudly announces the successful installation and launch of its ground station. Tailored to track amateur and educational satellites, this state-of-the-art facility epitomizes BPDC’s dedication to fostering innovation and providing students with hands-on experience in space technology. A momentous achievement was realized as the ground station received its inaugural image from the NOAA 19 satellite, demonstrating its operational prowess in capturing crucial weather data. Outfi ..read more