Hala Abdelmoemn Mohamed Kotb Shahin, a mathematics teacher at Khawla Bint Tha’albaa School in Sharjah, UAE, has been named in the top 50 shortlist for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026, a Varkey Foundation initiative organised in collaboration with UNESCO. Hala, shortlisted
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The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is opening teaching to individuals from all sectors with diverse skills, backgrounds and life experiences. This first-of-its-kind initiative offers the opportunity to enter the educational field after completing a one-year accredited post-graduate diploma in education. The initiative is open to both nationals and
The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced Gina Justus, Head of English, Phase Three, Our Own English High School, Sharjah – Girls’ Branch, Sharjah, as the regional winner of the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in MENA (Middle East and North Africa). The Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards is a
In a region known for its transient nature, Horizon English School is rewriting the narrative as it proudly announces an outstanding 90% teacher retention rate. Adding to this milestone, the school celebrates over a decade of unwavering commitment from twelve members of staff, including Zayde Distor who has been a loyal member of the Horizon […]













