2005
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DEC Chairman expounds ambition
The chairman of the newly established Dubai Education Council Ahmad bin Byat told Gulf News that his aim was to ensure that the Dubai education sector produced the skills required in the local economy. He put particular emphasis on preparing students for jobs in IT, trade and commerce, property management, logistics and business.
CBSE students, extra exam time
Students taking the Indian Board examinations are to get an extra 15 minutes at the beginning of the exams to read through the question paper, reported Gulf News. The decision will come into effect from the academic year 2006 and follows complaints about delays in starting exams.
Al Ghurair University promotion
Dubai based Al Ghurair University is looking for students for its career-orientated programmes. The university offers internships with well respected local companies, flexible timings, excellent infrastructure and affordable fees. Visit, www.agu.ae for details.
E-learning at GUST
Kuwait's Gulf University for Science and Technology is now offering e-learning as part of day-to-day studies. The first customized online course is Introduction to Computers. Universal Knowledge Solutions, GUST's content development partner, digitized the content using advanced multimedia technologies such as animations and audio instructions.
Courses for Dubai tour guides
The Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing Department has announced that 24 people are training for its Dubai Tour Guide Award scheme. The programme also offers a Training Certificate from BTEC and a First Aid certificate in addition to a tour guide licence.
Zayed University, work placements
Zayed University is offering students the opportunity of work placements in 36 establishments this summer in its World of Work Summer Training Programme. Officials report enthusiasm from students skilled in English, Arabic and IT skills who will also learn about CVs and job applications.
118 more Grade Four teachers
The UAE Ministry of Education has appointed 118 more Grade Four teachers, reported Gulf News. They will be designated as residing university level teachers for the school year 2005-6 and should contact their school districts to complete the registration process.
Bahrain, women-only university
Bahrain's parliament has given the nod to a draft law to establish women-only colleges within the university sector, reported Reuters. The law, which is not going to be compulsory for existing institutions, is the first of its kind in the island state.
AD, new private Alhosn University
The UAE Ministry of Education has accredited a new private university being set up in Abu Dhabi which will offer a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering degree. The Alhosn University will accept 300 students this September and is supported by Abu Dhabi Holding.
UAE denies teacher age limit
UAE officials have denied that there is any law that says expatriate teachers serving more than 25 years must be sacked, reported Gulf News. They said such a policy was carried out in 2002/3 and 2003/4 but there was no law as such and the policy had not been followed this year.
Study IT at MDX in DXB
The Middlesex University Dubai is offering innovative IT and computer degrees from its campus in the Dubai Knowledge Village, with free Microsoft and Cisco professional qualifications paid for by the university. For details visit, www.mdx.ac.uk/dubai.
Sheikh Rashid Summer Camp
Knowledge Horizon has signed an agreement with the Sheikh Rashid Summer Camp for a special training programme for young aspiring leaders. The two-day training programme will demonstrate to the participants how to develop their leadership and team building skills and will be free of cost for Sheikh Rashid Summer Camp participants.
Dublin Business School, Dubai
The Dublin Business School is offering students the chance to study in Dubai and Dublin for its BA (Hons) in business studies through its campus in the Dubai Knowledge Village. Enrol now for courses starting in September 2005 and 2006. Visit, www.dbsdubai.ae for details.
Police Academy, 119 graduate
Last week at total of 119 police officers, personnel and female police officers graduated from the Dubai Police Academy and recieved their certificates at four separate ceremonies. There were 68 police officers, 29 personnel and 22 female police officers.
DKV, new medical courses
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is to offer two programmes at the Dubai Knowledge Village from this autumn in collaboration with the Royal Medical Institute. These foundation courses are aimed at students who wish to follow higher medical studies.
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