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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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Qatar moots fee monitoring plan

Qatar: Thursday, November 19 - 2009 at 10:39
Qatar's Supreme Education Council (SEC) is drafting a plan to monitor the fees levied by all the private and foreign schools in the country, the Peninsula has reported. The regulatory authority is expected to put a cap on fee hikes for these schools, based on their curricula, the number of students and staff as well as the facilities.

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School fees have risen in the UAE

UAE Cost of Living Report: Education costs spiral

United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 04 - 2009 at 15:33
One area that has yet to see signs of a slowing down in pricing is the education sector in the UAE, where school fees have continued to climb despite the downturn. Dubai still leads the way in terms of school costs, with fees at the top end coming in at up to 70% higher than in Abu Dhabi.