2004
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SWC and Citigroup fete diploma
Sharjah Women's College and Citigroup celebrated the success of the Citigroup Accelerated Diploma in Financial Services and Banking. The one-year intensive program covered the areas of financial services, investment services, insurance services, banking in practice, interpretation of accounts and trade finance. Eleven women have graduated so far.
60 Arab students start online MBA
Universitas 21 Global, the online graduate Business School, announced that some 60 Arab students signed up for its globally recognised MBA programme during the university's first year. Universitas 21 Global, based in Singapore, has a regional office in Dubai Knowledge Village.
US universities market in Bahrain
Leading US universities will showcase their courses in Bahrain at the American Education Expo. The roadshow takes place between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday, October 9, at the Regency Intercontinental Hotel in Manama.
New school IT system
Eskadenia has launched its innovative e-schooling and school management system, DeniaSchool, which provides a total web-enabled interface for effective communication and interaction within the education vertical. Built on the latest Microsoft.NET technology, the system integration handles attendance, grading, and class scheduling.
Dubai launches eCitizen
Dubai eGovernment has launched eCitizen, a certification programme designed to increase the level of e-literacy among the Dubai public. Under the e4all umbrella, the 16-hour programme aims at increasing the level of awareness and usage of Dubai Government's online services among nationals and expatriates living in Dubai.
Higher Colleges install e-learning
The UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology have signed a deal with HUMANSOFT to provide an e-learning network for staff and 3000 students. The Thomson NETg e-learning facility will be hosted in the premises of the colleges. Staff and students will have the opportunity to explore and obtain there training anytime, anywhere, through the online facility.
HP IT for Dubai Men's College
Hewlett-Packard and local partner Audiviz has signed a deal to equip the Dubai Men's College with 85 HP xp8010 digital projectors. The projectors will be installed in all classrooms on the campus and their delivery forms a key element in the HCT's strategy to enhance its teaching methods throughout its various campuses.
UOW honours top students
The University of Wollongong in Dubai has honoured 41 students in the dean's merit list for 2003 at a special ceremony in the Knowledge Village. The winners represent the top five per cent of each faculty for the year.
AUB goes wireless
Aruba Wireless Networks has announced that the American University of Beirut has standardized on Aruba's Wireless Grid architecture and related products to provide wireless coverage to its 70-acre campus. AUB's wireless grid is currently being installed by Aruba's reseller partner, Triple C of Beirut.
AUS elects student council
The American University of Sharjah has elected its student council and Turki Al Yahya as President. Gulf News reported a good turnout for the student elections, now in their seventh year, with more candidates prepared to offer themselves than ever before.
Shell environment award scheme
Schools across the UAE have been invited to enter the 10th Shell Better Environment Award, the country's foremost initiative aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging schoolchildren to work on projects that can contribute to the preservation of the environment. Entry application forms along with posters and full information kits are now being sent to more than 1,200 schools.
London Institute for management
The Dubai based London Institute is offering a series of management programmes covering corporate finance, direct marketing, customer care, consumer behaviour and human resource management. Finance for the courses is available through Dubai Islamic Bank. Visit, www.londoninstitute.ae
BUiD welcomes first students
The British University in Dubai has welcomed its inaugural class of post-graduate students. The University, located at the new Knowledge Village campus, offers full- and part-time Masters degree programmes in Informatics, Project Management and Education. We are extremely impressed by the high calibre of applicants, said CEO David J. Lock.
USQ opens Dubai campus
Australia's University of Southern Queensland Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Bill Lovegrove, launched the university's Dubai Campus at Knowledge Village this morning. He addressed staff and other guests at Knowledge Village. Also present was the Australian Ambassador, HE Mr Noel Campbell.
Ajman schoolbuses kill two
In the past four days two five-year old girls have been crushed to death by their schoolbuses in Ajman, reported Gulf News. The repeat tragedy has caused outrage among parents who said most of the bus drivers are not properly trained to deal with children.
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