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Borouge awards scholarships in India
Abu Dhabi-based plastics solutions company Borouge has partnered with two Indian educational institutes to provide scholarships to high-performing students of polymer science and engineering. Borouge Undergraduate Scholarships grants will be given to 12 selected students at the Institute of Chemical Technology while a Borouge Fellowship will be awarded to a postgraduate Masters student at the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi.
Summer enrolees soar in AlHosn
Abu Dhabi-based AlHosn University has reported an increase in its summer enrollment over the past three years. The university has confirmed a growing interest among students in summer classes as a way to cut down their study load during the regular school year. The university reported 170 enrolees for the 1 and 2 modules in the summer of 2006 and the figure has risen to 45% for 2009.
NBAD, ifs School of Finance ink deal
The ifs School of Finance has signed a partnership agreement with National Bank of Abu Dhabi to deliver the ifs Professional Diploma Programme in banking and finance for NBAD employees. All the course enrolees will become registered members of the ifs School of Finance, and will have access to dedicated subject tutors and flexible workshops through its local partner in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed University, and to online resources and specialist reading lists and induction material.
Oracle to deliver IT training in Saudi
Saudi Arabia's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation has signed an agreement with the Oracle Academy to integrate the academy's Advanced Computer Science curriculum into 12 technical colleges. More than 2,000 students are expected to enrol in the programme to help meet the demands of a growing IT sector in the kingdom. Participating colleges will include TVTC faculties from the cities of Madina, Tabuk, Damam, Abha, Jazan, Ahsa, Taif, Kharj, Najran, Burayda and Hail.
British Council launches project to boost Emirati workforce
The British Council, in partnership with UK-based colleges and consortiums, has launched a 'Skills for Employability' project in the UAE. The regional Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project aims to support the UAE's Emiratisation policy and will help young Emiratis gain skills by strengthening national reforms in technical and vocational education and training, and encouraging closer links between education and industry. The project will also be rolled out across the Middle East and African.
Fee hikes force students to return to India
According to the Consulate-General of India in Dubai, the increase in fees at Indian schools has been found as the main reason for the return of more than 5,000 students to India for education, Khaleej Times has reported. Of the 15 schools that have seen a change in outflow of students, eight schools have witnessed a rise in pullouts, Venu Rajamony said. Three GEMS schools have issued a total of 500 certificates to students who will continue their education in India.
China to build 200 schools in Saudi
Saudi Arabia's Education Ministry has signed a SR2 billion contract with China Railway-15 Bureau Group for the construction of 200 school buildings throughout the kingdom, reported Arab News. The contract represented 6% of 3,500 projects currently being implemented by the ministry at a total cost of SR20 billion, said Education Minister Prince Faisal bin Abdullah. When completed, the schools will have a capacity of 1,700,000 students of both sexes.
Murdoch awards 28 scholarships in Dubai
Murdoch University International Study Centre Dubai, based in Dubai International Academic City, has said it has awarded scholarships worth over Dhs1.1m for its undergraduate and MBA students commencing their studies at the university this August to reward exemplary performance. The scholarships cover varying fees from full tuition, excluding textbooks, accommodation and living expenses, to first year or a semester of study. The selection criteria in the undergraduate category concentrated on merit, academic excellence, participation in extra-curricular activities and overall achievement, while at the postgraduate level, the scholarship was awarded based on impressive academic records and demonstrated excellence at work.
AUD adds two new programmes
The American University in Dubai has announced that it has added two new academic programmes, a Bachelor's of Architecture and a Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies. AUD's Bachelor's of Architecture is a 166-credit, five-year program designed to meet the standards of the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the USA. The University's 18 credits Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies is based on the observed increasing interest of regional and foreign students in developing an understanding of the region and in seeking employment in the UAE, the university said in a statement.
Jordan University moots Radiation Masters
The University of Jordan (UJ) is studying the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) proposal to start a master's degree programme in radiation protection, the Jordan Times has reported. If approved, the programme will meet the kingdom's and Arab countries' needs for experts in radiation protection and will be implemented in the middle of next year with participants from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, the university has said. The proposed programme will include lectures and practical training on means to enhance radiation protection.
Ahlia University to set up SunGard software
Bahrain's private Ahlia University has chosen software solutions provider SunGard Higher Education to set up its Unified Digital Campus (UDC). SunGard Higher Education's PowerCAMPUS UDC is utilised by small to mid-sized institutions for automating administrative tasks for recruitment, admissions, retention, financial services, academic records and human resources.
Etihad to partner Tech colleges
Etihad Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to provide its students with opportunities to develop skills for future careers in aviation engineering technology. Specialist seminars and workshops in areas such as engineering, business administration, hospitality and human resource management will also be offered to the students.
Iraq to ink education deal with AED
Iraq and the Academy for Educational Development (AED), a non-profit social change organisation, will sign a new education initiative that aims at sending up to 10,000 Iraqi students per year over the next five years to foreign schools in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, to complete their higher education studies. The initiative will begin with a pilot program of 500 students for the 2009/2010 school year.
Students urged to heed new UK visa rules
The Cultural Attache to the Embassy of Kuwait in London, Dr. Fayez Al-Thifeeri, is cautioning students wanting to study in the UK to be aware of new amendments made by the UK government for issuing academic visas. The British Interior Ministry has replaced all academic admission notes with a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies, he noted, adding that the new document encompasses all academic data of the student. He also urged students and their parents, both those on government scholarships or studying at their own expense, to 'prudently and soundly' choose the academic institution they want to join due to 'strict' legal procedures required to change majors or schools. He also warned students not to leave the country without notifying the school, as such a move could lead to more security restrictions should the student wish to reÜenter the U.K. again.
Maarif, Intel sign e-learning agreement
Maarif for Teaching and Training, which owns 60 schools in 10 major compounds across Saudi Arabia, has signed a cooperation agreement with Intel Corporation to promote e-learning and related technologies. Under the agreement, the two parties will work to provide advanced educational solutions based on the use of Intel-powered classmate PC branded as Smartmate in the pre-school and primary levels of education in all Manarat Schools. Intel will also transfer its international expertise in teacher training, learning technologies, and educational programs to Maarif with a view to promoting students' skills and independent learning.
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