Education Space

Orbital Space is go for the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2024

In partnership with Astrobotic Orbital Space, a Dubai-based aerospace company, has unveiled the Orbital Space Lunar Programme, representing what is said to be the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission. In collaboration with Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,

Education Saudi Arabia

KAUST commissions new regional-class research vessel

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024

RV Thuwal II will explore the Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has agreed with Freire Shipyards to construct a new regional-class research vessel, RV Thuwal II. The ship will be built at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. RV Thuwal II […]

Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]

Education

Gresham College launches 2024-2025 free lecture programme

News Desk 23/07/2024

Topics range from space to music A new season of enlightening free lectures will commence this September in central London, promising a diverse array of topics ranging from celestial exploration to the intricacies of the human brain. Gresham College in Holborn has curated over 100 talks featuring renowned experts in their respective fields. The lineup […]

Education Space

University of Porto unveils aerospace engineering degree programme

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2024

Admissions open on July 22, 2024 The University of Porto is launching a new bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, marking a significant expansion in higher education offerings within Portugal’s space sector. Following in the footsteps of other Portuguese institutions like Aveiro and Minho, the new programme at the University of Porto’s Faculty of Engineering

Education Health

Cambridge mathematicians unveil project to decode infectious diseases

PR News Desk 05/03/2024

Initiative aimed at students aged 11 to 14 Mathematicians from the University of Cambridge have launched a comprehensive set of resources aimed at helping students and teachers comprehend the vital role mathematics plays in combating infectious diseases. Named the ‘Contagious Maths’ project, this educational endeavour is spearheaded by Professor Julia Gog from Cambridge’s

Business Education UAE

7 Mustaqbalkom trainees graduate in the UAE

PR News Desk 05/03/2024

Richemont initiative preps Emiratis for luxury sector role Richemont Group has announced the graduation of the first cohort from its Mustaqbalkom Trainee Programme in the United Arab Emirates. This unique initiative, meaning ‘your future’ in Arabic, is a stepping stone for Emirati bachelor’s and master’s graduates to explore diverse career options within the prestigious

Education Events GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality holds interviews at UAE careers event

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Dubai Municipality conducted over 60 immediate interviews for applicants under its ‘Future Talents’ programme for scholarships and the ‘Pioneers initiative for qualifying freshmen graduates. The interviews were conducted during the Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined Ru’ya, one of the significant recruitment, educational, and training events for UAE citizens

Education

Arbitration process unveiled for educational research award

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

The Duba-based Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the launch of the arbitration process for the ‘Hamdan – ALECSO Award for Distinguished Educational Research’. The award aims to encourage educational professionals in the Arab world to engage in academic research and shed light on successful educational

Education Events

Female scientists in GCC region celebrate a decade of success

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Programme, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, celebrated a decade of empowering female scientists from the GCC in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and computer science, and who have blazed trails and are changing the landscape of scientific

Education

IIT Bombay and Washington University EMBA programme admissions open

PR News Desk 22/09/2023

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis (USA) have announced admission to the 9th batch of their prestigious joint Executive MBA programme (EMBA). The exhaustive and immersive 18-month EMBA course, designed for tomorrow’s leaders to harness the power of globalisation and digital transformation, will commence in

Education Events

HBMSU explores AI and its applications in higher education

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) held its annual gathering in Dubai City in the presence of Dr Mansoor Alawar, HBMSU Chancellor, and members of the academic and administrative staff on the occasion of the new academic year. The gathering began by welcoming the employees who had recently joined HBMSU. Alawar (seen in the featured […]

Education GCC UAE

Dubai Municipality participates in ‘Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined’

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

Dubai Municipality is participating in the ‘Ru’ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined’, one of the most significant events for UAE Emirati citizens in employment, education, and training. The exhibition kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will run until September 21, 2021. Through its participation, the Municipality seeks to explore job prospects across various

Education GCC UAE

UAE’s ‘GCS Spark Plugs’ team wins an award in Australia

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

GCS Spark Plugs from Sharjah-based GEMS Cambridge International Private School has clinched this year’s ‘Rising All-Star Award’ at the Asia Pacific Open Championship in Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. The eight-member team made history as the first UAE school ever to compete in the global First Lego League Internationals, entering their innovative

Education

HBMSU Board discusses strategic directions for 2024 to 2026

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), in the presence of their excellencies, members of the Board, presided over the second meeting of the HBMSU Board. The meeting discussed the strategic plan, directions and priorities from 2024 to 2026. Al Tayer said that the Board’s priorities […]

Education Events

National Library and Archives unveils Knowledge Circle programme

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

Emirates Literature Foundation co-partners the 7-month-long event The National Library and Archives, in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation, has launched a Knowledge Circle programme. Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the National Library and Archives is the oldest and richest archive related to the Arabian Gulf region. Operating from Dubai, UAE, the Emirates

Education Health Lifestyle

Etika Jewels and Gulf for Good partner to protect vulnerable children in Nepal

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Collaboration centres on Child Rescue Nepal initiative Etika Jewels, the online fine jewellery retailer, will support Child Rescue Nepal, an initiative of Gulf for Good. This UAE-headquartered non-profit entity raises funds for charity projects that positively impact children in need globally. The new partnership between the UAE-based sustainable fine jewellery brand and

Appointments Education

AURAK appoints David A. Schmidt as its new President

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2023

Academic leader’s expertise spans 16 educational institutions American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced the appointment of Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Schmidt succeeds Prof. Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, who retires after a decade as AURAK President. Established in 2009 in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE, AURAK is […]

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Ajman Tourism and City University Ajman in new pact for community services and institutional experiences

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023

Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with City University Ajman to establish a partnership that will enhance cooperation, knowledge and expertise exchange in community services and institutional experiences. The MoU was signed in Ajman emirate, UAE, on August 24, 2023, by Mahmood Khaleel Al Hashmi, Director General

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International Schools Partnership acquires The English College, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023

International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based international private schools investment group, has acquired The English College, Dubai, an independent British curriculum school in Dubai, UAE. The acquisition makes The English College, Dubai, the third private school in the UAE to join the ISP group in the past year, fulfilling the group’s mandate of expanding its […]