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Dentist recalls Maktoum generosity
The first-ever UAE national to study dentistry, Dr. Mohammad Hamdan Al Shamsi, told Gulf News yesterday how he studied at the personal expense of the late Ruler of Dubai, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away last week. He attended Cairo University between 1968-1973.
UAE schools close until Jan 13
Private and public schools in the UAE will be closed until January 13, as a mark of respect for the passing of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Examinations will also be postponed.
UAE degree attestation tough
Getting university degrees certified in the UAE has become expensive and difficult, PROs told Gulf News. They complained that fees were up from Dhs50 to Dhs500, while the amount of information required on forms has become onerous.
British Council courses open
The British Council in the UAE is taking registrations on 4, 7 and 8 January for English language courses starting 14 January 2006. The council offers courses in general English, business English, business writing, IELTS preparation, and CELTA training for teachers. Visit www.britishcouncil.org/uae.
Digital media courses at DSF
Dubai eGovernment is running free digital media courses during Dubai Shopping Festival 2006. The course has three segments: digital photography, digital video editing and digital music. The best 10 students will win prizes, including laptops and digital cameras.
Online quiz for youth
The Signal e-Quiz 2006 gets underway in its fifth year on 3 January, according to organisers Dubaiquiz.com. The quiz is run in two age brackets: 8-12 years and 13-18 years; and has five categories. Prizes will be awarded in each category, with a grand online winner for juniors and seniors.
UOWD goes wireless
The University of Wollongong in Dubai has set up a wireless network at its Knowledge Village campus. Students can now access the Internet from almost any point in the university, including in the classroom, using a laptop computer or mobile devices.
English texts simplified
English-language textbooks used in Saudi intermediate schools are to be revised, after it was found a recent re-write by local professionals proved too complicated for students and even some teachers. Mohammed Al Ahaydib of the Ministry of Education told Arab News that publishers would be asked to bring out revised editions.
ZU, Yale academic pact
Zayed University has agreed on an academic cooperation pact with Yale University, which will promote collaboration in learning and educational activities between the two institutions. It will promote the mutual exchange of faculty members and students.
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