2006
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RAK schools need nurses
An official at the Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone has said that private schools should appoint resident licensed nurses to provide medical support to pupils, reported Gulf News. Salem Saif Al Jaber, who heads the Private Education department, said that schools needed to recruit nurses in order to have their own licences renewed. He also recommended that schools appoint a resident physician or sign up with a clinic or hospital.
Poor facilities hit kids with SEN
Over 40 children with special educational needs are unable to get places at a Dubai school due to a lack of facilities and are stuck on a waiting list, reported Gulf News. An official at the Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs said that the children have to make do with twice weekly programmes, although they urgently need full-time places in order to receive the appropriate support.
HR execs trained at Etisalat
The eCompetency Centre, a part of the Etisalat Academy, has held two training sessions in association with the British SHL Group, focusing on employee assessment and development. Held at the Etisalat Academy campus in Dubai, the sessions included 35 executives comprising HR department heads, senior managers and employee development specialists. The sessions drew attendees from all over the GCC, from both the public and private sectors.
UAE federal law for children
The UAE is to introduce a federal law to fight human trafficking and to protect children against abuse and exploitation, including working as camel jockeys, reported Gulf News. The UAE has now succeeded in stopping the practice and its progress has been praised by Unicef, which has been supporting the country in its efforts. Over 1,000 child jockeys have been aided so far with regard to repatriation, counselling and education.
Uni event in Dubai
Parents and students met with education counsellors and embassy staff from the UK, the US, New Zealand and Australia on Thursday to discuss higher education opportunities abroad, reported Gulf News. The event was organised by Gulf News student newspaper Notes and Counselling Point Educational and Social Services; it took place at the Ibis Hotel in Dubai and more than 200 people were in attendance.
PSUT doubles students
Jordan's Princess Sumaya University for Technology has doubled its enrollments for the 2006-07 academic year. The university has added three new courses in computer graphics and animation, management information systems, and communications engineering.
English lessons in kindergarten
English will be taught at two government kindergartens as part of an experiment, reported Gulf News. The lessons could be introduced to all kindergartens in the country after a review at the end of the current school year.
Training cities set for Saudi
Saudi Arabia has formed an $80m private company in order to set up modern training cities, reported Arab News. The company's capital could increase to $533m in the future and the venture has already received initial approval from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The first city should be operational by 2008, while 23 are planned by 2040.
Teacher sacked for cheating
A teacher at the centre of a cheating allegation has been sacked from his post at the Our Own English High School in Fujairah and will soon leave the country, reported Gulf News. The teacher told an inquiry that he altered 16 papers after students had concluded a biology exam. An investigation was held after the University of Cambridge International Examinations cancelled the results due to evidence of exam malpractice.
Dubai college expels student
Bits-Pilani, a Dubai based Indian educational institute, yesterday expelled one student and suspended another for a year after an investigation into the alleged harassment of junior pupils, reported Gulf News. Bits-Pilani had temporarily suspended 12 students as a result of an incident that occurred on September 5. Both of the students punished are in the third year; two further students have been threatened with suspension if their behaviour doesn't improve.
DKV reveals $81.7m phase three
Dubai Knowledge Village has unveiled its $81.7m third phase development. The campus will be located at Dubai Academic City. Universities opening for the 2007-08 academic year include French fashion school Esmod, Heriot Watt University, Institute of Management Technology, MAHE - Manipal Dubai and S P Jain Center of Management.
Du offers nationals training
UAE telco Du is offering career training to UAE nationals under a new internship programme it calls "Masar". High school leavers to postgraduate degree holders can apply. Trainees will be placed in particular departments after an interview and selection process. Programmes run for 12-18 months.
QU, $31.3m build contract
Qatar University has signed a $31.3m contract with Shannon Trading and Contracting Company to build classrooms and a food court at the female part of the campus. It is the first phase of the university's redevelopment masterplan for the construction of five new buildings, including a research centre and library.
"Extinct" UAE national fury
Ras Al Khaimah Educational Zone has been hit with protests by teachers and parents over an illustration carried in a Year 9 textbook depicting an "extinct UAE national in a museum", Gulf news reported. The illustration was supposed to be a lesson in demographics, showing nationals will one day be overwhelmed to the point of extinction.
DIFX Academy holds course
The Dubai International Financial Exchange Academy will hold the first of its investment courses accredited by the UK Securities and Investment Institute next month. The Introduction to Investment Award course will be held in Dubai from October 1-3. It will be followed by an exam certified by the SII; the course is suitable for new entrants to the investment industry and for those seeking international certification and recognition.
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