2006
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Batelco, e-learning underway
The Batelco Training Centre has announced that 21 participants have completed the first supported e-learning course in Time Management, as part of the company's e-learning initiative. Supported e-learning was launched in June by Batelco to offer staff the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of subject areas. Time Management, the first course to be offered, is one of 26 e-learning courses that staff can select this year.
UAE Indian teacher nabs award
A senior figure in the Indian education system in the UAE has won the Indian National Teacher's Award, reported Gulf News. Anubha Nijhawan, the Principal of the Indian Public High School in Ras Al Khaimah, received the prize from Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in New Delhi. Nijhawan said that she believed cultural values should have a prominent role in a child's education.
Gulf students reject US
Gulf Arab students are increasingly shunning US universities to study elsewhere, according to US embassy statistics reported in Gulf News. Gulf Arabs choosing to study in the US fell 11.6% in 2004. Oman and Saudi saw the biggest drop. However, more Iraqis, Palestinians and Turkish students chose America for their further education.
Students get MRCP help
UAE medical students are being offered local training to help prepare for British medical certification exams. The Ministry of Health and IBC Medical Group are holding a clinical exam revision course for 20 students under instructors from the Royal College of Surgeons, to increase their chances at passing the notoriously difficult MRCP exams, Emirates Today reported. The course costs Dhs3,392.
BUiD, postgrad open days
The British University in Dubai is holding open days in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to promote its Masters programmes. Prospective students can meet with academic staff on Thursday 14 September at the Radisson SAS, Sharjah and on Sunday 17 September at the Crowne Plaza, Abu Dhabi, from 3pm to 8pm.
Student filmmakers for tourism
UAE secondary school students are being given the chance to show their film-making skills in a tourism-related video contest being promoted by Dubai Department of Civil Aviation. Students are required to shoot a documentary film highlighting tourism in the UAE, the country's culture, heritage and local way of life. Films will be judged in the second half of March 2007.
School opens at Academic City
Dubai English Speaking College has moved into its new premises at Academic City, which were built at a cost of $15.8m, Gulf News reported. The secondary school, described as having a "university-style" campus, offers the English and Welsh national curriculum. It currently has 120 students in years 7-9, with plans to add one grade a year up to year 13.
College suspends students
12 senior students at Bits-Pilani, an Indian institute of Science and Technology located at Knowledge Village in Dubai, have been suspended for allegedly harassing first year students, reported Gulf News. The supposed incident took place last week and the suspended students will not be allowed to enter the campus until the institute's disciplinary committee has investigated the allegation.
Takamul, special needs plans
Takamul, an initiative that aims to empower people with special needs, has been launched. Supported by the Dubai Education Council, Takamul will launch programmes to build expertise in areas including healthcare, accessibility, education and employment for people with special needs. Ahmad Bin Byat, the Chairman of the Dubai Education Council, said the programme showed Dubai's commitment to creating a barrier free society for those with special needs.
Al Abbar, educate women
Mohammad Ali Al Abbar, the Chairman of the Emaar Group, made an address to students at Dubai Women's College yesterday, reported Gulf News. Al Abbar said that the education of women, alongside determination and hard work, was vital to the progress of Arab societies. Al Abbar's speech was part of the orientation programme for new students.
Segregation for Saudi schools
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education has ruled that boys and girls attending expatriate schools cannot be taught together in the same classroom, reported Gulf News. It is estimated that around 150 schools will be affected by the new law, the violation of which could see schools losing their licences and facing closure. The new law also prohibits Saudi students from attending expatriate schools.
UOWD open week
The University of Wollongong in Dubai is currently hosting 'O Week' for prospective students interested in studying at the University. Candidates, and their parents, seeking further information on UOWD can meet academics and learn more about the various courses. 'O Week' is being held until September 12 at UOWD, Block 15, Dubai Knowledge Village, from 10am-3pm and until 8pm on the final day, September 12.
omanoil football school
Children can now register for the omanoil Youth Football School by going to the Muscat Club Sports Complex in Wadi Kabir, from Saturday to Thursday, from 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Registration forms can also be picked up in most of the capital's omanoil filling stations. The school begins classes on September 16 and children aged between 5 and 16 can participate.
Fingerprints for Charity in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Education and the Watani programme, along with the UAE Red Crescent, are organising the Fingerprints for Charity campaign from September 10 to 14 in schools across the nation to help children in Lebanon. The campaign will encourage students to donate one dirham each, along with school bags, to be sent to children in Lebanon. Children will also write personalised letters to be placed inside donated bags.
UAE teacher crisis worsens
The UAE Ministry of Education is having to cope with a worsening teacher shortage following the resignation of 45 teachers across the UAE in the last two weeks, plus the decision by 140 selected applicants not to take up their posts, reported Gulf News. Education Minister Dr Hanif Hassan blamed the centralisation of power for the problem.
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