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New student organizations join 127 clubs and associations at AUS Club Fair

News Desk 17/09/2026

Four new student organizations joined 127 cultural clubs, academic associations and interest-oriented clubs at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Club Fair, one of the university’s most anticipated student events. Held on September 15 and 16, the Club Fair welcomed around 1,500 students

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Alef Education Expands Alef Pathways to Accelerate Student Progress Across Subjects and Languages

News Desk 18/08/2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, is taking personalised learning further for the academic year 2026–2027 with a major expansion of its award-winning solution, Alef Pathways, across Science, Arabic Reading and English Reading to help schools deliver more targeted learning for every student.   The expansion extends Alef Pathways across

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Horizon International School Celebrates Academic Growth and Strong Student Progress in A Level Results for 2025/2026

News Desk 13/08/2026

Horizon International School (HIS), is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026’s exceptionally strong academic progress across all levels, reflecting the students’ ambition, dedication and perseverance as well as the school’s supportive and nurturing learning environment. These results are particularly noteworthy following the cancellation of A-Level examinations across the

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ADEK Reinvents Student Onboarding with Readiness Accelerator for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Scholarship Cohort

News Desk 20/07/2026

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched its Onboarding and Readiness Accelerator Program, transforming its annual Pre-Departure Program into a comprehensive readiness model that prepares Abu Dhabi Scholarship students to confidently represent the UAE abroad while succeeding throughout every stage of their international academic journey.

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Downe House Riyadh Unveils Major Campus Enhancements to Enrich Student Learning

News Desk 24/06/2026

Downe House Riyadh has announced a series of significant campus upgrades set to be unveiled during Term 1 of the 2026-27 academic year, marking an important milestone in the school’s continued growth and evolution. The developments form part of the school’s vision to lead education in the Kingdom through premium British standards rooted in Saudi […]

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Repton Dubai Student Releases Original Music on Spotify

News Desk 16/06/2026

Repton Dubai is celebrating the musical achievements of Year 11 student Radu Pop, 16, from Romania, who has independently written, performed, produced and released his original single, Keeps on Turning, on Spotify and other global streaming platforms. Having spent more than four years developing his musical craft, Radu’s latest release is a remarkable demonstration

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Student Entrepreneur Unveils Yoodle Doodle to Drive Emotional Regulation Through Art

News Desk 19/05/2026

Student entrepreneur, Yasmine Farra from the Forward Thinking Mentoring Programme has officially launched Yoodle Doodle, a creative venture that combines her passion for psychology with accessible art therapy to support mental well-being. The startup produces A0-sized themed doodle rolls designed to encourage emotional regulation and provide a therapeutic outlet for

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Red Bull Basement UAE 2026 Opens Final Call for Student and Founder Submissions

News Desk 13/04/2026

Red Bull Basement 2026 returns to the UAE, bringing together students and first-time entrepreneurs to develop and showcase innovative, early-stage business ideas. Delivered in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), MONIIFY, DIFC Innovation Hub, Microsoft and AMD, the global programme provides a platform for young talent to address real-world

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UAE Student Launches Football Tech App Connecting Local Talent to Global Scouts

News Desk 07/04/2026

Seventeen-year-old UAE student Nirmay Teckchandani, who participates in the Forward Thinking Mentoring Programme, has launched Kick Connect, an innovative football-focused mobile application designed to help aspiring young players showcase their skills and connect directly with coaches and scouts worldwide.   Inspired by his own experience as an athlete and seeing how

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The Myriad Advances Saudi Arabia Expansion as Student Living Gains Strategic Focus

News Desk 31/03/2026

Saudi Arabia’s higher education sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decades, with university enrolment rising from fewer than 10,000 students in the 1970s to over 2 million today, according to government and international education data. As institutions continue to scale, integrated student living is emerging as an increasingly important

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United against online abuse welcomes Palestinian student to fully funded research programme

News Desk 08/12/2025

The FIA’s United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign has welcomed Ghada Ashour, a 24-year-old student from Palestine, to its flagship scholarship programme, created to empower the next generation of researchers in the fight against online abuse in sport.   Ghada grew up in Gaza where she has been studying remotely until gaining her place on […]

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Canadian University Dubai student wins title at World FEI Endurance Championships

PR News Desk 15/10/2025

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Accounting and Finance student, Rashed Mohammed Atiq Almehairi, has been crowned World Champion at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Endurance World Championships staged recently in Buftea, Romania. Almehairi secured the title after an intense 126 km race, reinforcing the UAE’s distinguished global standing in

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Camps International Brings Purpose-Driven Student Expeditions to the U.S.

PR News Desk 24/09/2025

Camps International,  a social enterprise that provides school expeditions for student volunteers in the UAE and worldwide, today announced its expansion into the United States. With over two decades of impact and global experience, the organisation is now introducing its pioneering model of ethical expeditions to U.S. schools, educators and communities. Since its

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Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation Launches Second Phase of Interviews for Distinguished Student Awards 2025

PR News Desk 13/09/2025

As part of its ongoing efforts, Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the launch of the second phase of the evaluation process for the Local Awards. This phase includes conducting personal interviews with candidates across several award categories, scheduled for Saturday, September 13, at the Foundation’s headquarters, under

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UAE STUDENT DALIA ZIDAN NAMED TOP 10 FINALISTFOR THE $100,000 CHEGG.ORG GLOBAL STUDENT PRIZE 2025

PR News Desk 03/09/2025

UAE student Dalia Zidan, studying at Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud in Dubai, has been named a top 10 finalist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025, an annual $100,000 award to be given to one exceptional student who has made a real impact on learning, their peers, and society at large. Dalia was selected from […]

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iSP Summit Highlights Student Contributions to Sustainability

PR News Desk 02/06/2025

International Schools Partnership (iSP) hosted its ‘Class of Change’ Summit at The English College, Dubai and The Hamilton International School, Doha. The event brought together student and teacher eco-leaders, school Principals, and facilities managers from iSP Schools across the region to celebrate the shared commitment to environmental sustainability. A total of 9 iSP

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Student-Led Satellite Project MAHASAT Hits Key Milestone at BITS Pilani Dubai

PR News Desk 20/05/2025

The student team at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) has successfully completed the Engineering Model phase of MAHASAT—one of the UAE’s pioneering student-led CubeSat initiatives. This milestone marks the transition into the next critical phase of satellite development: testing and flight readiness. Originally launched in late 2023, MAHASAT is a flagship academic initiative

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Cyber Square Hosts Region’s Premier Student Tech Expo at University of Dubai

PR News Desk 12/05/2025

Cyber Square, a global innovator in AI education, in collaboration with the University of Dubai, successfully hosted the 5th International Digital Fest, which is widely recognized as the largest student technology expo of its kind, on 10 May 2025. Held on the vibrant campus of the University of Dubai, the Fest welcomed over 800 attendees, […]

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Global and Local Experts Gather at ADEK’s Counselors Forum to Strengthen Student Career & University Guidance Across Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 02/05/2025

TheAbu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) successfully concluded the fifth Counselors Forum 2025, which took place at Khalifa University on April 30, 2025. The event welcomed over 300 Career and University Guidance Counselors across private, charter and public schools, as well as representatives from 16 embassies, 10 leading industry experts, 28

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This 10-Year-Old Dubai Student Just Published Her First Book, And It’s A Must-Read!

PR News Desk 29/01/2025

Meet Hannah Varghese, the 10-year-old wonderkid from Jebel Ali School who’s already an author! She’s just released Undercover Mischief Tales of the Homework Club, a fun-filled adventure that takes readers on a journey of friendship, mischief, and school life. So, how did this all start? Well, it all began when Hannah was just in Year […]