2004
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Gems buys school in Berlin
UAE-based Global Education Management Systems has bought the British International School, Berlin, from Nord Anglia. This follows its acquisition of Nord Anglia's UK portfolio of schools in June this year, and is Gems first move into Continental Europe.
Dubai, Zayed University tie-up
The Dubai Department of Economic Development has signed a deal with the Zayed University to enable the leverage of the latter's academic strengths and research methodologies. DED Director-General Mohammed Ali Alabbar said this would facilitate advanced economic research and studies in Dubai in particular.
UAE students, career talks
Prominent professional women have given UAE students career guidance at the Careers Unlimited and Exposition Conference in Dubai. They were advised that hard work, dedication, accepting setbacks, having the courage to think big and developing critical analysis and legal reasoning are critical factors in having a successful career.
Omani schools go wireless
Oman's Ministry of Education has installed a high-end wireless network in more than 200 schools in the Sultanate. The Cisco Systems solution has provided over 100,000 students with high speed access to Internet and e-learning applications, increasing schools' ability to teach sciences and other laboratory based subjects.
UAE Minister meets educators
New UAE Minister for Education Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is to meet 500 teaching staff from private schools today, reported Wam. The meeting is to announce the ministry's new vision and discuss the best options for improving the education sector.
Oracle backs academia
Oracle has successfully completed its rollout of the Oracle Academic Initiative in the Middle East. OAI's membership in the Middle East has grown to 22,000 students since its launch in 2000 and regional rollout in 2002. In 2004 alone, Oracle has granted USD57m worth of cutting-edge software licences and support services to 68 faculties in the Middle East.
Gemological Institute to open
The Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre announced today that the Gemological Institute of America will open a new education facility in Dubai in the fall of 2006. The GIA has a long tradition of delivering gemological education services worldwide. The Dubai branch will be located in the DMCC's landmark Almas Tower.
Aqaba to be student city
Jordan's Aqaba Development Corporation aims to transform the Red Sea port into a student city, with the establishment of the American University in Aqaba, due to open in 2009. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has also signed a deal with International Global Education Systems to build a new USD8m school in Aqaba, catering mainly for children of foreign residents.
Knowledge Village to double
The Dubai Knowledge Village is to double in size to accomodate 25-30 international universities and 36,000 students over the next 24 months. CEO Dr. Abdullah Al Karam said we have already outgrown our current campus after just one year. It is now home to 15 global universities.
Glasgow University, open day
The University of Glasgow, the fourth oldest in the UK, is to hold an open day in Dubai at the British Council on December 8 between 11am and 6pm. A full range of undergraduate and post graduate courses are on offer from accounting to law and the MBA.
Parents attack Net charges
UAE students are suffering because of the high cost of broadband Internet access in the country, PointSec MD Sascha Beyer told Gulf News. He said with three kids at school I want the best but broadband access is high-cost and the dial-up service is not good enough either.
UAE Minister seeks complaints
UAE Minister of Education Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan has asked principals and teachers of schools in Ras Al Khaimah to send their requirements and complaints directly to his office, reported Gulf News. The action followed a series of surprise visits to local schools.
Female student scholarships
Creative female high school students in the Middle East can win two full scholarships at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. The third annual Be Here, Design Now competition is being sponsored by yachtswoman Tracy Edwards, DHL and QISE. The two winners will study design at the VCU School of Arts.
BBA opens in Knowledge Village
Belgian Bankers Academy, the international training and consulting division of the Belgian Bankers Association, has announced the opening of a regional office at Dubai Knowledge Village. BBA aims to become a premier supplier of quality training and consultancy, providing a portfolio of courses and seminars, as well as e-banking, simulation and certificate programmes.
AD lecture for BUiD
Dr. Mick Randall, Senior Lecturer and Acting Head of the Institute of Education at The British University in Dubai, will give a lecture titled, Helping Teachers Improve: The Theory and Practice of Providing Advice, on December 6. The lecture will be held from 6 to 7 pm at The Crowne Plaza in Abu Dhabi. This is the first Open Lecture that BUiD has organised in Abu Dhabi
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