Education
The economic growth of the Middle East is placing even greater importance on the education sector, with competition between colleges and universities for students intensifying. With world renowned institutions also looking to establish a presence in the region, education has become a vital component of the region's economic future.
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UAE teaching standards inadequate, experts say
Education experts speaking at a Dubai government panel yesterday warned that inadequate teaching standards in secondary schools and a university budget freeze that is putting jobs at risk are threatening the education system, the National has reported. Schools will not improve until thousands of teachers upgrade their skills and qualifications, many of them dramatically, the experts noted, adding that proper licensing system for teachers also is needed.- » Jordan slashes seats at public universities
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Local, international higher education institutions to converge at Ghedex 2010
Ghedex 2010, the Sultanate's major international higher education exhibition, has confirmed over forty international higher education exhibitors and over thirty local education organisations to take part in the three-day event to be held from April 20 to 22 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.- » GIBTM setting future trends with new education initiative
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