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KFH supports BU course
The Kuwait Finance House is to support a proposed Islamic banking course at Bahrain University. GM Abdul Hakim Al Khayat said that out of a total of 150 KFH employees, 60 are Bahrain University graduates, 10 of whom occupy leading positions in the company.
UAE gets hospitality training
The Bahrain-based Baisan Institute of Hospitality Management is opening a training centre in the UAE that will focus on management, travel and tourism. Baisan uses a software application that allows employers to monitor employee performance during the course. Courses are in both Arabic and English.
UAE nationals, paramedic programme
Fifteen UAE national students from the Dubai Higher Colleges of Technology have been certified as emergency medical technicians after completing a 10-day training course in the US, reported Gulf News. The second-year paramedic students passed the Pennsylvania's Medical Emergency Technician examination, and completed a course in basic trauma life support.
No PE for girls' schools
Saudi's Ministry of Education has refused requests by some public girls' schools to build gymnasiums, saying physical education for girls would not be allowed, according to a report in Arab News. The ministry rejected as baseless recent media reports that it would soon introduce physical education as a subject in schools.
BUiD, environmental design course
The British University in Dubai is promoting its Master of Science in environmental design of buildings, in partnership with The University of Cardiff. The programme teaches an innovative and sustainable approach to building design which reduces energy needs and minimises pollution. The course is offered over two years part-time, or one-year full-time.
Masters for AD Municipality staff
Emirates University will hold places for 20 Abu Dhabi Municipality employees for Masters degrees in geographical data systems, reported the Emirates Press Agency. The programme will run from two to four years, depending on the capabilities of each student.
ADSM training programme
The Abu Dhabi Securities Market has signed an agreement with the Centre for Excellence in Applied Research and Training to set up a training programme designed to develop highly qualified UAE stockbrokers and financial advisers. The two organisations also plan to establish an association of industry professionals.
DIA links with HP e-education
The Dubai International Academy has joined forces with Hewlett-Packard to set up several digital classrooms, reported Gulf News. The classrooms on the Emirates Hills campus integrate computer and audio-visual technologies to create new interactive learning opportunities.
BC training for UAE nationals
The final batch of Emirati graduates has been recruited for the first British Council graduate training programme, which aims to improve employment prospects. Trainees will be exposed to an English speaking, multicultural environment, and get experience in different areas of work from customer service to administration.
Citigroup, $50K ADU student grant
The Citigroup Foundation has made a grant of almost $50,000 to Abu Dhabi University's Sanabil financial aid programme. The grant will be used to provide scholarships to 14 students studying for degrees in management, marketing and finance at ADU's College of Business Administration.
BUiD open day for Masters
The British University in Dubai is holding an open evening on Wednesday 21 December from 6pm at its Knowledge Village campus to give prospective students information about its Masters in Education course. The university is also offering a number of scholarships worth $10,890 each for Masters programmes starting January 2006. Visit www.buid.ac.ae.
ZU and YBL, entrepreneurship goal
Zayed University and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders are cooperating to conduct research and run training programmes in entrepreneurship. They aim to complete the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor in the UAE to the requisite standard set by the Global Entrepreneurship Research Association.
CNA-Q opens new campus
College of the North Atlantic-Qatar has opened its new campus in Doha. The institution is collaboration between Qatar and the Canada-based College of the North Atlantic which offers the Canadian and international diploma and certificate programs in a range of courses including health sciences, IT, engineering technology and business studies.
RAK police investigate cheats
The Ras Al Khaimah police are interviewing a bookshop owner and staff for selling notes that help students to cheat in examinations, reported Gulf News. An undercover officer posed as a parent and was offered the Dhs20 notes, and police later seized a huge quantity of the notes.
BUiD goes to Abu Dhabi
The British University in Dubai is holding an open day at Abu Dhabi Crowne Plaza Hotel on 19 December from 3pm-8pm to outline its range of Masters programmes to prospective Abu Dhabi students. A public lecture on modern teaching techniques in higher education will be presented by the university's Dr Mick Randall from 6pm. Visit www.buid.ac.ae.
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