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Options for UAE private schools sought
In lieu of recent decisions to delay the reopening of schools until after the Eid holidays, the UAE Ministry of Education has said it is studying different options for private schools following a non-governmental curriculum, Gulf News has reported. The ministry is set to meet with private schools administrations (following a non-governmental curriculum) to decide upon the regulations for these schools.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, July 04 - 2009 at 12:55

UAE schools to open after Ramadan
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that schools following the ministry's curriculum will begin the academic year after the holy month of Ramadan. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education has said that the next school year for government schools will also begin after Ramadan, and that the MoE will make it a rule to begin the school year after the holy month.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 02 - 2009 at 10:30

Sultan Qaboos University applies Sun systems
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has said it has deployed Sun's High Performance Computers to run their physics and engineering applications, allowing SQU researchers to work on a range of computationally-challenging science and engineering applications, such as modelling, simulation and scientific calculations, and teaching. The system will allow researchers at the University to work on a range of applications that require computing power beyond the limited capabilities of the PC-based computing facilities currently available.
Oman: Thursday, July 02 - 2009 at 10:28

Teachers in Riyadh seek pay rise
About 500 teachers and administrative staff members of the International Indian School in Riyadh have boycotted classes and staged sit-in demonstrations to press their demands for a minimum of 30% raise in their salaries, the Arab News has reported. The teachers have also made it clear they would not administer term exams unless their demands were met. The last time a raise was given was in 1998 when everyone received an extra SR50 per month.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, July 01 - 2009 at 10:07

Bahrain schools receive low marks
A report by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET) has found that of the 20 public and private institutions reviewed in the kingdom, only four were rated 'good' and 13 'satisfactory', while three were deemed 'inadequate'. QAAET has not rated any of those evaluated the 'outstanding' level. Two out of four higher education courses analysed had received 'no confidence' judgements, with the two others receiving 'limited confidence' rulings. Half of vocational institutions were also rated as 'inadequate.'
Bahrain: Wednesday, July 01 - 2009 at 09:53

UAE school to be shut for operating evening shifts
The UAE's Ministry of Education said it plans to close Sharjah Indian School for operating evening shifts without the ministry's permission, reported Gulf News. The ministry said that the school, which accommodates more than 8,500 students, had received several warnings. A spokesman for the school said it had decided to run an evening shift due to the large number of students attending the school. It has issued a letter to the ministry asking permission to continue study at the school as many students of low-income parents were studying there.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 30 - 2009 at 10:01

DFM launches summer training programme
Dubai Financial Market has announced the launch of its summer training programme 2009, with 18 students representing several schools and universities taking part in the annual programme for 7 weeks ending August 13, 2009. The training programme, which involves 6-hour daily training, consists of a series of workshops, designed to develop student's capabilities and provides interaction with experts and professionals in financial markets, DFM has said. Trainees have been placed in different DFM departments, along with some brokerage firms. Every trainee will be entitled to a money prize of Dhs2500-3000 per month in addition to certificates.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 30 - 2009 at 09:49

School day to be extended in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Education Council has decided to add two more classes on four of five school days in government high schools in the emirate from the start of the next academic year, The National has reported. Another single session of 45 minutes will be added every Thursday. The move comes as part of ADEC's initiatives included in a 10-year plan, which was produced partly after consultation with parents and schools.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 29 - 2009 at 09:55

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