2005
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Arab women, education key
Education is the best means for Arab women to enhance their confidence and representation in political and economic spheres, Dr. Dima Dabbous Sensenig from the Lebanese American University told an education forum in Dubai. She called on Arab women to boost their self-esteem through educating themselves.
$100m for Iraqi schools
The World Bank has approved a $100m loan to Iraq to help boost enrollment and ease overcrowding in schools. The credit is part of $500m in previously announced aid, and will finance the construction of 82 primary and secondary schools and support educational reforms.
Job recruitment online
GulfPersonnel, a leading recruitment and search company based in Dubai's Knowledge Village, has gone online with its job portal GulfPersonnel.com. The portal accommodates both job seekers and recruiters in the Middle East, and is the first to offer email registration, according to a company statement.
More UAE students to UK
A total of 1,645 students from the UAE studied in the UK in the 2003-04 academic, an increase of 26% over the previous year, according to British Council figures. Also, the number of students travelling to the UK on student visas from Dubai increased by 18% for the period 1 April to 8 November 2005, compared to the same period last year, reported Gulf News.
Aqaba hotel scholarships
Jordan's Saraya Aqaba is offering scholarships to ten high school students from Aqaba to pursue higher education studies for a career in the hospitality industry. The Saraya Scholarship Fund will cover university fees and expenses for four-year courses. Upon graduation, students will be employed for a set period at one of Saraya Aqaba's five-star hotels.
Study in UK exhibition
Over 50 representatives of schools, colleges, and universities from the UK will be available to advise on study in the UK at The Education UK Exhibition 2005, being held in Dubai from 29-30 November 2005. For more information visit www.britishcouncil.org/uae.
New Indian curriculum soon
Dubai schools will be introducing the new national curriculum from India from the beginning of the next academic year, reported Gulf News. The move revamps the entire national curriculum from grade 1 to 12 to foster creativity and encourage independent thought.
First GCC ski school opens
The first ski school in the GCC will open on Thursday at the Ski Dubai centre, part of the new Mall of the Emirates. The Snow School provides ideal conditions to learn to ski and to advance to intermediate levels. Ski Dubai has a 400-metre slope with real snow as big as three football pitches.
Saudi on education drive
Saudi Arabia plans to set up seven new universities and up to 50 technology colleges under the recently launched five-year plan, according to deputy minister of economy and planning Ahmed Al Hekami. At present there are 11 government-run universities in the Kingdom.
MBSW to open in Dubai
Manchester Business School Worldwide will open a centre in Dubai in 2006, and start its MBA programmes from January. Courses include the MBA for Engineering Business Managers, MBA for Financial Managers and Finance Professionals, and MBA for Construction Executives.
HCT, long distance study deal
The UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology has signed an agreement with the University of Western Australia through which energy sector employees will be able to take masters degrees part-time. Under the deal, students will get remote access to the university's engineering faculty in Perth.
Gulf Air trainees for Oz
Eighteen of Gulf Air trainee engineers will spend 18 months training at the Australian Aviation complex in Brisbane, as part of the carrier's Gulf nationals engineering programme. The programme will fast track accreditation for the group of 11 Bahraini and seven Omani trainees.
GE training centre for Qatar
General Electric is building a major new technology facility, the GE Technology and Learning Centre, at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. The centre will offer technical training for customers of GE's aviation and energy businesses in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. Construction will start in 2006 and the facility is expected to be fully operational in 2007.
UAE University, eRecruitment
The UAE University has launched a high-tech eRecruitment system in a bid to find the best qualified staff around the world, reported Gulf News. The website, www.uaeujobs.com is now online and is intended for the recruitment of professional staff only.
AD e-learning conference
The UAE is placing itself at the forefront of e-learning, Minister of Education, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan told the fourth e-Merging e-Learning Conference in Abu Dhabi yesterday. He said that e-learning would allow people to continue their education throughout their lives.
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