Long before she became a global music icon, Shakira was told her distinctive voice did not quite fit the traditional sound of her school choir. The experience was understandably disappointing, but the very quality that made her difficult to place in a standard group setting would later become
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Gulf Medical University (GMU) officially commenced the 2026–2027 new academic year on Monday, August 31, welcoming students and faculty for another year of academic growth, innovation and advancement in health professions education. The opening of the academic year has seen a strong influx of students onto campus, reflecting the high demand for GMU’s health professions
GEMS Education is welcoming 1550 new teachers into its schools for the 2026/27 academic year, taking its educator community to more than 10,000 across the network and marking another significant milestone in the organisation’s long-standing investment in attracting and developing exceptional talent. As the new school year begins, GEMS is also strengthening partnerships
SAE University College, a global leader in creative media education, has launched Dubai’s first accredited Bachelor of Music degree, giving aspiring musicians, producers, songwriters and entrepreneurs the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized qualification without leaving the city. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for the UAE’s creative economy. Under
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Campus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Odoo Middle East DMCC, a company providing a suite of open-source business applications used by more than 13 million people worldwide, to strengthen practical, industry-aligned technology education for engineering and IT students. The partnership, developed in
The World Giftedness Center at Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences organised a specialised workshop titled “Gifted Education in Times of Crises: Understanding Educators’ Role, Parental Responsibilities, and Best Support Practices,” bringing together 152 educators, researchers, and professionals with an interest in gifted
Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, honoured 71 winners on Thursday, 14 May, during a ceremony held at Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The winners were recognised across the Foundation’s local and Gulf-level educational awards, the […]
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has announced an AED 25 million scholarship initiative aimed at expanding access to internationally recognised higher education and supporting students choosing to pursue their academic journeys within the UAE. As the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for higher education, driven by its focus […]
Image Credit : AFP Dubai: Private schools across the UAE are moving ahead with fully digital enrolment for the upcoming academic year, with admissions now handled entirely through online platforms. School administrators confirmed that parents can complete the entire process remotely, from submitting applications and student details to scheduling interviews and taking
On 19 March each year, the world celebrates the International Day of Digital Learning, an occasion that reflects the structural transformation taking place in the education sector. Digital transformation is no longer merely a developmental option; it has become a strategic pathway reshaping learning systems and knowledge production globally. In the United Arab Emirates,
As the UAE accelerates its Education 33 agenda to strengthen research, attract global institutions and position itself as a knowledge-driven economy, a central question is emerging: can higher education evolve at the same pace as industry? That question formed the core of the latest episode of Beyond Boundaries, the podcast by Manipal Academy of Higher Education […]
A delegation led by Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) – a global leader in teacher education and complementary disciplines – recently visited the United Arab Emirates, reaffirming the University’s long-term commitment to advancing academic collaboration with UAE institutions. Alongside attending the World
International Day of Education, marked each year on January 24, offers an opportunity to reflect on how learning environments are evolving. Digital tools have become central to many classrooms, enabling more interactive, and collaborative ways of learning. At the same time, educators and parents are increasingly focused on how different formats influence concentration,
The International Day of Education is observed annually to highlight the vital role education plays in advancing sustainable development, fostering social progress and prosperity, and strengthening societal stability and cohesion. By ensuring the sound upbringing of children as the architects of the future and empowering youth as the drivers of progress, education remains
To mark Thyroid Awareness Month, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is shining a spotlight on empowering individuals across GCC countries and the wider Middle East region to increase awareness of thyroid disorders – conditions that often go undiagnosed despite their widespread prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has received two major international accolades, further solidifying its position as a transformative force reshaping the future of learning through AI-driven solutions. The company’s innovative solutions – Alef Science and Alef Pathways – have been recognised for excellence at the 2025 CODiE
Yasmina British Academy, part of the Aldar Education network, is proud to announce that it will host the World Schools Summit 2025, themed “Leadership for a Better World”. Organised by T4 Education, co-hosted by Aldar Education and Emirates Foundation and supported by CIFF, leading figures and delegates from around the world will convene at Yasmina […]
As the UAE makes its mark as a regional leader in education, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is stepping up to shape the next generation of educational leaders through its Master of Education in Educational Leadership. With the UAE education market projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of […]
From the earliest years in nurseries through the foundation stages of schooling, parents now have a wider range of options with the opening of 7 new nurseries offering 929 seats and 2 new private schools adding 3,610 seats, licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and […]
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches held its inaugural women in leadership panel discussion, “How Women Are Redefining Leadership in Hospitality,” hosted by Georgette Davey, Managing Director of the Academy, and moderated by Amal Harb, Marketing Advisor and Vice Chair Marketing Advisory Board HSMAI. The event brought together leading female executives to share their





























