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Repton Al Barsha Celebrates the Graduation of its Inaugural A-Level Class

News Desk 25/05/2026

Repton Al Barsha celebrated the graduation of its first-ever A-Level cohort of 27 students, with graduates securing offers and scholarships from leading universities across the UK, Canada and the United States.   Held on 23rd May at Raffles The Palm Dubai, the ceremony brought together

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American School of Bahrain Celebrates the Graduation of 53 Students

News Desk 25/05/2026

The American School of Bahrain (ASB) celebrated the graduation of 53 students in the Class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, in the presence of Ms. Nawal Ibrahim Al Khater, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Education, alongside a number of officials, members of the teaching and administrative teams, and parents. […]

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Connects 400+ Students with 80+ UAE Recruiters at 11th Annual Career Fair

News Desk 21/05/2026

Reinforcing its role in developing future-ready talent for the UAE workforce, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus hosted the 11th edition of its Annual Career Fair, bringing together more than 80 recruiters and over 400 students from first and higher degree engineering and management programmes. With over 60 companies participating onsite and 20+ recruiters joining virtually, the

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New UAE Bootcamp Equips Students with Skills for University and Future Success

News Desk 18/05/2026

As thousands of UAE students prepare to begin university and head towards their future careers this summer, there is one challenge academic qualifications alone can’t address: the shift from being guided through school to thinking, adapting, and thriving independently. Designed for high school students, university goers, and young adults preparing for the early stages of

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Lights, Camera, Inspiration, Sunmarke School Welcomes Back Its Students

News Desk 14/05/2026

Sunmarke School marked a memorable return to in-person learning this week by hosting an inspiring edition of its Think & Thrive session as part of the school’s Career Development Signature Programme. The school was honoured to welcome internationally acclaimed and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who addressed a full auditorium of students and faculty in a

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Cognita UAE Schools Welcome Students, Supporting a Safe, Structured and Wellbeing-Focused Return

News Desk 21/04/2026

Cognita UAE schools welcomed students back to campus this week, prioritising safety, structure and a well-organised learning environment in line with Ministry of Education guidance.   Recognising that students may have returned with a range of emotions, schools across the Cognita group – including Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha,

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More than 800 St. George’s University Students Secure US Residencies in 2026 Match

News Desk 20/04/2026

St. George’s University School of Medicine announced recently that more than 800 students and graduates have secured residency positions across the United States so far in this year’s Match cycle1.   Students matched into 23 specialties across 42 states and the District of Columbia, with additional graduates expected to secure placements in the coming

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AURAK Hosts Inaugural Biotechnology Conference Highlighting Intersection between Biosciences and Industry

News Desk 20/04/2026

Advances and practical applications in Biotechnology, one of the fastest growing sectors globally, were showcased at the inaugural Biotechnology Conference 2026, hosted today by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), with strong participation of leading academics, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students. Held under the theme “Biotechnology

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Aldar Education champions H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum initiative and unites over 300 students, parents, teachers and staff in nationwide UAE flag activation

News Desk 19/04/2026

Over 300 students, parents, teachers and staff across Aldar Education’s network proudly united at Yas Mall for one of the UAE’s largest coordinated, school-led national pride activations.   Aldar Education championed this initiative in direct response to the national call by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to raise the UAE flag as […]

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Cognita Middle East Launches Industry-Leading Initiative Connecting UAE Students with Global Experts

News Desk 07/04/2026

Cognita Middle East launched a new industry-leading initiative in partnership with Power Club, a global platform for real-world student learning, with hundreds of students across its UAE schools already participating. The programme is designed for students in Years 6 to 9 and focuses on real-world industry-connected learning experiences. The initiative forms part of

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From Classroom Ideas to Real Ventures: How Students Are Building Startups at BITS Pilani Dubai

News Desk 25/03/2026

For a growing number of students today, university is no longer just about lectures, exams, and placements. It is increasingly becoming a space to experiment, build, and sometimes even launch a business before graduation. At BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC), this shift is quietly taking shape. Over the past few years, students here have been […]

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AUS Career Fair 2026 connects students and alumni to over 560 internship and employment opportunities

News Desk 12/02/2026

American University of Sharjah (AUS) brought together more than 1,200 students and alumni and 82 employers from over 20 industry sectors at Career Fair 2026 on February 10, connecting talent with over 560 internship and full-time employment opportunities. Designed as a bridge between university life and the workplace, the fair gave students and alumni direct access […]

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Canadian University Dubai launches Minors in Business Administration to boost employability

News Desk 05/02/2026

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of Minors in Business Administration to allow students to build their academic and professional foundations beyond their subject major. The initiative embeds multidisciplinary learning into the academic experience for both Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and non-BBA undergraduate students. The minors are

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai Signs MoU with Rophine Field Group of Schools to Expand Educational Opportunities for Students

News Desk 04/02/2026

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rophine Field Group of Schools, Kenya, establishing a strategic partnership that will benefit students across all Rophine Field Group of Schools campuses in Kenya. Under the agreement, Rophine Field Group of Schools will promote MAHE Dubai’s academic programmes and provide

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AUS hosts first IISE student conference in the Gulf, drawing industrial engineers from across the UAE

News Desk 03/02/2026

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering hosted the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Students Regional Conference under the theme “Beyond Efficiency: Shaping Tomorrow, Today,” giving more than 200 industrial engineering students from universities across the UAE a platform to explore real-world industrial and systems engineering

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Students at Nibras International School raise funds to support Al Jalila Foundation’s cancer awareness efforts

News Desk 21/01/2026

Student-led awareness initiatives at Nibras International School (NIS), part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), have raised AED 25,000 through cancer awareness and community fundraising activities, earning the school its fourth engraving on the Al Jalila Foundation donor recognition wall. The contribution Nibras International School has made to Al Jalila

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Coursera study: 91% of students and educators in Saudi Arabia affirm positive impact of AI in higher education

News Desk 19/01/2026

91% of students and educators in Saudi Arabia affirm positive impact of AI in higher education   77% recognize the need for the higher education system to evolve its approach to fully integrate AI responsibly, underscoring the importance of AI literacy and ethical guidelines   Riyadh – January 19, 2026: Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading […]

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More Than 80% of UAE Students Feel Connected and Supported at School, New Survey Reveals

News Desk 19/01/2026

More than eight in ten students across UAE schools feel connected, supported and positively engaged in their school environments, according to new findings from Peekapak, an award-winning edtech and student wellbeing platform’s recent UAE Wellbeing Surveys. Showcasing insights into how students and teachers experience and perceive wellbeing, the results highlight the

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Third official edition of School Games kicks off with participation of more than 7,000 students from 518 schools in 13 sport disciplines

News Desk 14/01/2026

“The School Games serves as the foundation in the process of identifying and supporting future sports champions, while creating an integrated educational and sporting environment that helps attain national objectives.” The championship features 13 different sports disciplines, along with Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) for the first time. It has also expanded age categories

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UAE students set to design and program autonomous robots at FIRST® LEGO® League hosted by ATLAB

News Desk 08/01/2026

FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), the leading EdTech competition, is set to bring together UAE school students for a month-long competition to design, build and program autonomous robots using LEGO bricks, scheduled from January 10, 2026, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.   Hosted by ATLAB, a subsidiary of Centena Group, in collaboration with its organisers, […]