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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.
Boeing launches student engineering award
Boeing International has invited engineering students from the Middle East to participate in the Engineering Student of the Year Award, which will be presented in November during the Flightglobal Achievement Awards at the Dubai Airshow. The worldwide competition is open to any full or part-time engineering student pursuing a recognized degree. The winning student's work must be judged as likely to impact the future of aerospace engineering in areas such as new or enhanced capabilities, systems, processes or tools; new levels of performance; and improved life cycle costs.
Scholarships for Arab translators
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation has signed cooperation agreements with the American University in Sharjah, the Algiers-based High Institute for Translation and the Jordanian University in Amman to offer scholarships to professional Arab translators for gaining a Master's degree in translation, WAM has reported. Other leading regional institutes and universities are expected to join the programme soon, the foundation said. The new initiative is part of the 'Turjuman' programme which aims to boost the translation industry across the Arab World. Applicants to the Foundation's Master's programme are required to be professional translators of Arab nationality with substantial years of experience in the field.
58 projects in Karbala finalized
Fifty-eight projects in the education sector were finalized in Karbala province at a total cost of 10.19 billion Iraqi dinars on Sunday, the governor said. 'The projects include new schools, addition of new departments, restoration of school buildings, health utilities and fences,' Amal el-Din al-Hirr told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
Dulwich College to open in Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company has announced in an agreement with the UK's Dulwich College, its plans to open a campus on Saadiyat Island by 2012. Founded in 1619, Dulwich College welcomes students from as early as three months to the age of 18. The college has also opened an academy in Shanghai.
German embassy funds Jordan school expansion
Germany's embassy in Jordan has given JD13,000 to establish a new kindergarten at the Theodor Schneller School in Amman, the Jordan Times has reported. The kindergarten will be open for boys and girls under the supervision of experienced Schneller School staff, the embassy has said. The Theodor Schneller School Amman was founded in 1959 as a shelter for orphans and provides educational and vocational training for underprivileged children.
'Building site' delays school opening
The Oundle School, a British private school, has delayed the launch of its Dubai branch, which was scheduled to open its Jumeirah campus this year, until 2011 saying it does not want to open 'in the middle of a building site', The National has reported. The new school will have space for about 1,600 primary and secondary school pupils. A local partner will fund it and pay a fee to Oundle, a co-educational school in Northamptonshire founded in 1556.
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