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Dwight School Dubai Students Raise AED 24,000 for Charity Through Winter Fayre Initiative

News Desk 08/01/2026

Students at Dwight School Dubai have raised AED 24,000 for charity through their annual Winter Fayre, a fully student-run social enterprise initiative that empowers young learners to apply real-world skills while supporting families and communities in need.   Organised as part of Dwight’s

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Canadian University Dubai students unveil Dome of Inclusion during Dubai Design Week

News Desk 19/11/2025

For the second consecutive year, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined forces with Dubai Holding Entertainment (DHE) and ImInclusive to champion equality and accessibility through the power of design. The collaborative installation, known as the Dome of Inclusion, was officially presented at Dubai Design Week, where Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid

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Latifa bint Mohammed honours five outstanding student innovators during ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ exhibition

News Desk 19/11/2025

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, today honoured five outstanding students during this year’s edition of the ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ exhibition. The students were recognised for exceptional innovations that offer practical solutions to global social and environmental

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Together We Rise: AUS Giving Day 2025 unites the community in support of student scholarships

News Desk 18/11/2025

American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted AUS Giving Day 2025 on the evening of November 15, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners and friends of the university to support scholarships for deserving students under the Together We Rise campaign. Organized by the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs (OAAA), this year’s Giving Day reflected […]

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AURAK Career Week Attracts Top Employers, as Experts Update Students on New Trends

News Desk 13/11/2025

The annual Career Week of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) attracted several top employers, bringing students and alumni face to face with recruiters from private and government sectors. Professor Bassam Alameddine, President of AURAK, commented: “The Career Week exemplifies the university’s student-centric vision, uniting education, opportunity, and

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Three Exceptional Saudi Students Head to Oxford as Rhodes Scholars

News Desk 13/11/2025

Osama Aljohani, Omar Alomran, and Osama Dabbousi have won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for Saudi Arabia this year.   They will be heading to the University of Oxford in October 2026 to join a cohort of more than a hundred Scholars from around the world to undertake fully funded post-graduate studies and become part of […]

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Students’ National Identity Art Take Over Louvre Abu Dhabi

News Desk 10/11/2025

National Art Expressions launches at Louvre Abu Dhabi in its third edition. Taking place from 12 November to 8 December 2025 in the museum’s park. The exhibition will feature more than 1,500 artworks with live performances created by students across the emirate.   The showcase is the result of a year-long program by the Abu […]

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Zayed University students win the ADNOC-Bloomberg UAE Energy Investment Academy 2025

News Desk 05/11/2025

Students from Zayed University have won the ADNOC-Bloomberg UAE Energy Investment Academy 2025, the second phase of the annual ADNOC-Bloomberg Trading Challenge. Held as part of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC), the event offered UAE university students a unique opportunity to demonstrate their skills in commodities trading and

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Over 400 University Students Engage in Pearl Initiative’s Governance Education Session in Collaboration with University of Bahrain

PR News Desk 20/10/2025

Over 400 university students came together on 7 October 2025 for a dynamic virtual Business Pledge session, to explore the principles of ethical leadership and accountability, marking a successful collaboration between Pearl Initiative and the University of Bahrain. The event is part of Pearl Initiative’s Business Pledge Programme, which aims to instil values of ethics,

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SAR 2 Billion Fund to Pioneer Co-living for Professionals and Students in KSA

PR News Desk 07/10/2025

Majd Investment, Sumou Global Investment (SGI), and Strategic Housing Group (SHG) have launched Dedicated Housing Company (DHC), a joint venture with an initial SAR 2 billion fund, pioneering co-living for professionals and students. Positioned to lead the sector, DHC will develop and operate Saudi Arabia’s next generation of purpose-built co-living communities. This

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AUS partners with Odoo to offer industry-focused course and internships to engineering students

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Odoo, a global leader in open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, under the framework of the AUS Engineering Al Nukhba Program. This collaboration will integrate Odoo’s University Course into the AUS engineering programs, providing students with access to enterprise systems,

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai students shine as ACCA top‑level achievers

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is celebrating a milestone year for its Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) ACCA programme, with students achieving multiple UAE national honours. Among the prize winners are sisters Sarah and Samaira Atique Sayed, who enrolled in the same cohort and both earned national honours in the Association of Chartered Certified

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Distinguished Guests and Academic Leaders Celebrate the Graduation of 297 Students at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Convocation 2025

PR News Desk 30/09/2025

The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) recently hosted the convocation ceremony for its 22nd batch — a milestone celebration of academic achievement and student success. A total of 297 graduates — 251 from the Integrated First Degree Programme, 39 from the Higher Degree Programme, and 7 doctoral awardees — received their degrees, marking a proud […]

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UAE Students Design Innovative CareChair to Support Neurodiverse Students

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

A team of 17-year-old UAE students Yuvaan Sawlani, Ayaan Mohammed, Moulik Savla, and Atharva Mehra have unveiled their innovative seating solution, CareChair, designed to transform classroom experiences for neurodiverse students. The noble idea was inspired by the talented students’ shared observational research of students with ADHD and other sensory challenges, often

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New GEMS Education-Dubai Basketball partnership to put students centre stage during home games

PR News Desk 16/09/2025

GEMS Education has launched an exciting new partnership with Dubai Basketball, designed to unlock unique sporting and cultural opportunities for GEMS students and communities. The collaboration, running for the full season from September 2025 to 2026, rests on a shared belief in the power of sport, inclusivity, and opportunity for all. Dubai Basketball is the […]

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Engineering Degrees Are High on Students’ Priority List in Today’s Disruptive Market: AURAK School of Engineering & Computing

PR News Desk 12/09/2025

In today’s ever-changing job landscape, where many traditional jobs are falling by the wayside, the field of engineering is gaining accelerated momentum, as reflected in the rising demand for engineers in diverse fields, according to the School of Engineering and Computing of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). The university, which offers different […]

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Alef Education Rolls Out the Back-to-School Support Program to Empower Students, Teachers, and Schools for Academic Year 2025/26

PR News Desk 03/09/2025

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, rolled out a series of transformative initiatives under its ‘Back to School’ support program, with a strong emphasis on AI-powered learning, teacher empowerment, and digital infrastructure enhancement of schools in the UAE. Designed to prepare students, teachers, and schools for the Academic Year 2025/26 in

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UniHawk guides students to explore alternative top university destinations

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

As the global higher education landscape continues to evolve, GCC-wide university admissions experts, UniHawk, are seeing a move away from traditional countries like the UK, USA, and Australia, in favour of more cost-effective destinations that offer the same high-quality education, closer to home. Rising costs, political uncertainty and personal safety are prompting

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Loco Bear’s ‘Drop Your Backpacks’ campaign turns Back-to-School into an adventure for students  

PR News Desk 25/08/2025

Loco Bear is welcoming families back from their summer holidays with an all-new campaign, “Drop Your Backpacks”, launching on August 25, 2025. The initiative is designed to keep the energy and excitement alive as the new school term begins, encouraging kids to jump straight into action-packed after-school adventures. What’s on Offer: 1. Lil’ Troublemaker Package […]

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The University of Manchester-Dubai welcomes largest cohort of female students from the Middle East to top ranked part-time MBA programme

PR News Desk 20/08/2025

The University of Manchester-Dubai – the Middle East regional branch of one of the world’s leading universities – has welcomed its new cohort of students from the Middle East joining the University’s part-time MBA programme study pathways. The new cohort has the highest proportion of female students admitted by the University in the Middle East, […]