2004
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Saudi schools ban sweets
Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Dr. Hamad Al Manie said that sweets and chocolates should not be sold in schools because of their effect on children's teeth, reported Arab News. Last year ministry guidelines prohibited carbonated sodas and drinks with a low percentage of fruit juice as well as sweets, chocolates, gum, items in glass containers and any kind of meat.
Schools can not expel pupils
Private schools can not expel pupils without permission from the UAE Ministry of Education, officials told Gulf News. They said that if they did expel pupils then parents should file a complaint against the school. Only in cases of major offences such as rape would expulsion be allowed, they added.
Students prepare for class
Students across the Middle East are preparing to resume classes after the traditional New Year break. Education is increasingly seen as the means to a better life in the Middle East which has one of the youngest populations in the world, and investment is in the sector is rising rapidly.
UOWD open evenings
The Dubai-based University of Wollongong has invited prospective students and their parents to Open Evenings on December 29 and January 5, starting at 7pm. Visitors will be escorted around the Knowledge Village campus, shown the facilities and can speak to staff members about courses and career prospects after graduation.
UAE, business ethics mandatory
Business ethics has become a mandatory course in all business colleges and schools in UAE, and the Ministry of Education will not accredit any business certificate unless the curriculum includes this new course. Officials at the newly established Dubai Ethics Resource Centre officials said the action came exactly on time.
HSBC University trains nationals
A second group of UAE nationals has completed training within the HSBC University programme, bringing the total so far to 68. The HSBC University programme was officially launched last January to train UAE nationals for particular job roles.
Young Arab Leaders donation
Dubai Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has donated USD270,000 to the Young Arab Leaders group. He expressed his hope that the group would continue building networks of capable young Arabs, and encourage members to work together to increase cooperation between their countries.
EDAAD national scholarships
UAE nationals preparing to study for a Masters degree are invited to apply for an EDAAD scholarship online at the website, www.edaad.com. You need to have a validated batchelor's degree with a 3.0 or above grade point average, a TOEFl score above 550 and three years of work experience.
UOWD, international experts
The University of Wollongong in Dubai based in the Knowledge Village is marketing its team of international experts to woo students. UOWD is the longest established Australian university in Dubai, and draws on staff from India and Jordan as well as its home country.
HCT, first Alumni Day in UAE
The UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology are to hold their first Alumni Day to mark the New Year. More than 2,000 male and female graduates will return to learn about career opportunities at a special one-day fair. For more details visit, www.aac-alumni.com.
UAE schools, broadband solution
Etisalat division eCompany and the UAE Ministry of Education have announced plans to provide a comprehensive broadband internet solution package to public and private schools in the UAE. eCompany is offering schools high speed 2MB broadband internet access through ADSL, email accounts and hosting of websites for each school.
New TOEFL test in Dubai
The American-Canadian Center for Academic Placement at Knowledge Village, Dubai has announced that a new TOEFL test will be debut in September 2005. The Educational Testing Service has developed a new TOEFL test that will help individuals demonstrate the English skills needed for academic success, and assesses four basic language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
DED, Zayed University award
The Dubai Department of Economic Development has formally announced the establishment of an award for economic research in co-ordination with Zayed University. The Dubai Economic Research Award is open to all researchers and students resident in the UAE at the time of submission, including both nationals and expatriates.
Gems buys 3E's Enterprises
Dubai based Global Education Management Systems has acquired the school regeneration and multimedia functions of UK education specialists, 3E's Enterprises. This acquisition is a strategic move for Gems to provide a wide range of management services to schools within the state sector, said Gems COO Hugh MacPherson.
Vandalism hits RAK night-school
The night-school programme in the Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone has been moved to alternative premises following allegations of vandalism of property from day-school students, reported Gulf News. The zone said it had issued several warning letters to night-school students who had ignored them.
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