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Space scientists in UAE
International scientists are meeting in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for a UN-sponsored workshop on space science from 20-23 November. The workshop is being held to prepare for the International Heliophysical Year in 2007, and is designed to benefit scientists and engineers from developing nations.
Dubai looks to attract schools
The Dubai Education Council has introduced plans to attract major international primary and secondary schools to the emirate, reported Gulf News. Under the Dubai Schools initiative, international accreditation authorities will assess institutions before they can set up. Officials say more schools are needed to cope with an increase in the number of pupils looking for places in private schools.
Greenwich University admissions
The University of Greenwich, part of the University of London, will hold interviews for on-the-spot admissions in Dubai on October 10-11. Courses range from: business, computing, law, MBA, construction management and architecture. Visit, www.greenwich.ac.uk.
Security training for students
The UAE security education programme for school students will start on November 12, with pupils accepted from 11 boys and 14 girls schools. Working committees include a coordination committee, scientific committee, military training committee and media and activities committee.
University for Women opens
Classes at Bahrain's Royal University for Women will commence October 15. The programmes that RUW will offer in its inaugural year include: The Q Experience - preparing students to meet RUW's international admission standards; Foundation in Art and Design; Bachelor of Education; Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Computing Science.
ZU, Finance House internships
The Zayed University has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi's Finance House to provide internships for third and fourth year students. The 10-week internship programmes will also give Zayed University students an advantage in securing jobs at the Finance House.
Ta'aheel moves to Dubai
Ta'aheel, a regional professional training and consultancy company founded in Saudi Arabia, has shifted its headquarters from Jeddah to Dubai Knowledge Village. The company says it uses a practical, results-oriented approach to training, which integrates a balance of Eastern and Western applications.
Gems, Ajman school
Global Education Management Systems will establish an American private school in Ajman, following the signing of an agreement with Ajman Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. The school will have modern ICT suites, a swimming pool, sports hall and specialist teaching and learning areas. Due to open in September 2006, it will run classes from kindergarten to grade 6, and later up to grade 12.
Swiss scientist, UAE IT award
The UAE University has honoured Zurich-based scientist Dr Krishna Nathan with the Distinguished Research Innovation Award for contribution to IT research. The award was set up by the organising committee of the International Conference on Innovations in IT, held recently in Dubai.
University adopts student portal
The UAE University has adopted a web portal, called the Academic Integration Network, which was created by a group of the university's students to act as a student interaction point. The website, www.ain.ae, contains university news, information about events and sections of the engineering department, and a map and information on the Jimi campus.
BUiD awards scholarships
The British University in Dubai, Dubai's first research based university for postgraduate education, has awarded 75% scholarships to three UAE national students. The BUiD scholarships will cover Dhs 60,000 in course fees for each student and help the university to attract the best students.
Shell, Future Leader Program
Shell has sponsored the Future Leader Program, a multi-faceted program designed to empower the new generation of business leaders to uphold ethical leadership principles. Organised by the Dubai Ethics Resource Center, associates are the Higher College of Technology Dubai Men's College, the Higher College of Technology Dubai Women's College, Zayed University, University of Wollongong and Dubai University College.
Dubai teacher suspended
The Dubai based Our Own High School has suspended a teacher for allegedly beating a pupil, reported Gulf News. The principal apologised to the whole school for the incident at an assembly. The Dubai Educational Zone is investigating the incident. Physical punishment is banned in UAE schools.
UAE, school Ramadan hours
The UAE Ministry of Education said that schools in the UAE will begin classes at 8.30am and close by 2pm during the Holy Month of Ramadan, although some schools will start at 8am. School canteens will remain shut but lunch boxes are allowed. Breaks will be shortened from 30 to 15 minutes.
Cisco to train 2,000 women
More than 2,000 women have enrolled for the Cisco Networking Academy Programme across the Middle East and North Africa. This initiative is aimed at plugging the gender gap in knowledge about the IT sector, and to prepare women for careers in the private sector.
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