Education News

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:53 AM


With this announcement, the Riyadh based company becomes the first Arab media group to have such a board, only 2 years after it became the first Arab media group to go public, when it became listed in the Saudi stock market in 2006.

SRMG Becomes First Arab Media Group to Have a Board of Trustees

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:53 AM

With this announcement, the Riyadh based company becomes the first Arab media group to have such a board, only 2 years after it became the first Arab media group to go public, when it became listed in the Saudi stock market in 2006.

Arabian Gulf University graduated the first batch of (Cisco)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:28 PM Tags: information technology , Arabian Gulf , global networks

Arabian Gulf University graduated the first batch of graduates of the Cisco Academy established by the university early this year.

Vancouver Film School Offers Scholarships in India, Pakistan, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Indonesia

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:53 AM

The scholarships range from $3,000 to $15,000 CDN and can be applied to start dates in January, March, May, and June 2009.

UAE dentistry receives training boost

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:58 PM

With the Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education enrolling its first class of postgraduate dental students last month, the UAE's dental scene took a significant move forwards. As the UAE's first dental postgraduate programme, it provides an opportunity to nurture and retain local dental talent.<b...

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan to Deliver Opening Session Keynote Address at Inaugural WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:53 AM

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan, who as a chairman of the Royal Water Committee is active in water resource management and alternative water resources, will be the keynote opening session speaker at the inaugural WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Oct. 8-10, 2008, in Las Vegas.

Damning report published on Kuwait school system

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:28 PM

A damning report into the state of education in Kuwait has called for an overhaul of the school system, state news agency KUNA reported on Tuesday. The study, which surveyed 1,820 teachers, revealed poor performance and development rates at all states of education and in all governorates across the Gulf state.<br /><a ...

Universities raise concerns over student uptake

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:10 PM

Despite a growing number of supply chain management courses being launched to overcome a skills shortage within the Middle East logistics industry, sources have expressed their concern about a limited response from students. Educational institutes such as the University of Wollongong in Dubai, SP Jain Centre for Manage...

Deyaar set to develop One Za'abeel

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:55 PM

Deyaar Development has signed an agreement with Dubai Government-owned Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), to develop and manage One Za'abeel – the 36-storey mixed-use development which is to be built on the World Trade Center roundabout. Construction is expected to begin this year with a completion date set for beg...

One dead, 123 treated in heat stroke epidemic

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:55 PM

One person died and more than 120 people were treated for heat-related illnesses in Dubai during July, a 700 percent increase on the same period last year. A total of 123 cases were recorded at the city's Trauma Centre as temperatures came in at about four degrees higher than average, and with humidity reaching up to 8...