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Sultan Qaboos University applies Sun systems
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has said it has deployed Sun's High Performance Computers to run their physics and engineering applications, allowing SQU researchers to work on a range of computationally-challenging science and engineering applications, such as modelling, simulation and scientific calculations, and teaching. The system will allow researchers at the University to work on a range of applications that require computing power beyond the limited capabilities of the PC-based computing facilities currently available.
Teachers in Riyadh seek pay rise
About 500 teachers and administrative staff members of the International Indian School in Riyadh have boycotted classes and staged sit-in demonstrations to press their demands for a minimum of 30% raise in their salaries, the Arab News has reported. The teachers have also made it clear they would not administer term exams unless their demands were met. The last time a raise was given was in 1998 when everyone received an extra SR50 per month.
Bahrain schools receive low marks
A report by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET) has found that of the 20 public and private institutions reviewed in the kingdom, only four were rated 'good' and 13 'satisfactory', while three were deemed 'inadequate'. QAAET has not rated any of those evaluated the 'outstanding' level. Two out of four higher education courses analysed had received 'no confidence' judgements, with the two others receiving 'limited confidence' rulings. Half of vocational institutions were also rated as "inadequate."
UAE school to be shut for operating evening shifts
The UAE's Ministry of Education said it plans to close Sharjah Indian School for operating evening shifts without the ministry's permission, reported Gulf News. The ministry said that the school, which accommodates more than 8,500 students, had received several warnings. A spokesman for the school said it had decided to run an evening shift due to the large number of students attending the school. It has issued a letter to the ministry asking permission to continue study at the school as many students of low-income parents were studying there.
DFM launches summer training programme
Dubai Financial Market has announced the launch of its summer training programme 2009, with 18 students representing several schools and universities taking part in the annual programme for 7 weeks ending August 13, 2009. The training programme, which involves 6-hour daily training, consists of a series of workshops, designed to develop student's capabilities and provides interaction with experts and professionals in financial markets, DFM has said. Trainees have been placed in different DFM departments, along with some brokerage firms. Every trainee will be entitled to a money prize of Dhs2500-3000 per month in addition to certificates.
School day to be extended in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Education Council has decided to add two more classes on four of five school days in government high schools in the emirate from the start of the next academic year, The National has reported. Another single session of 45 minutes will be added every Thursday. The move comes as part of ADEC's initiatives included in a 10-year plan, which was produced partly after consultation with parents and schools.
Saudi minister signs 55 projects to develop universities
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Higher Eduaction has signed contracts for 55 development projects worth SR40 million to support scientific departments in 11 universities in the kingdom, the Saudi Gazette reported, quoting Dr. Muhammad Al-Ohali, undersecretary for educational affairs in the Ministry of Higher Education. He also said Saudi universities this year will admit more than 90% of high school graduates, or 250,000 students, compared to 203,000 or 88% of high school graduates admitted last year.
RAK schools get green light for fee hike
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has told six private schools in Ras Al Khaimah that they can increase their tuition fees by between 10% and 20% from the beginning of the next academic year, after it found that they were in urgent need of development funds to improve student services. The approval was granted after MoE officials and the RAK Education Zone visited the schools, looked at their education curricula and examined their infrastructure. None of the schools had increased their fees over the previous two years.
Doha schools contracts awarded
Contracts for the construction of several schools in Doha have been awarded by Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to three contractors Imperial Trading & Contracting Company, Al-Aali international, and Inshaa Contracting & Trading, Meed has reported. A total of five contracts were awarded worth $56m Imperial Trading & Contracting Company bagged three contracts to build a secondary school for girls in the Maamoura district and in Al-Amir, and a modern school at Al-Saliliyah. Al-Aali International will build the secondary school for girls at New Salata, and Inshaa will build a modern school worth QR40m at Najma.
American University launches new MBAs
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced the launch of two new MBA progammes, Management of Construction Enterprises and Health Care Management. The courses, which will take place in the evening in order to allow professionals to sign up, will begin next September, as part of the new academic year 2009-2010, the AUD said.
American College of Dubai partners with US college
The University of Michigan-Flint's School of Management has launched a partnership with the American College of Dubai. The two universities have established an academic program that will allow the students attending ASD to complete two years of school there and then transfer their accumulated credits to UM-Flint. After completing two years at UM-Flint, the students will be able to graduate and receive a University of Michigan degree.
UAE Academy, UNB ink deal
UAE Academy, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed an Emiratization Employer Program agreement with the Union National Bank, under which UNB will have access to a database of UAE national graduates which the bank can use to search for qualified candidates. UNB will work in conjunction with the UAE Academy to process and screen applications and conduct interviews with UAE graduates.
British University in Dubai offers new scholarships
British University in Dubai (BUiD), the region's first research-based, postgraduate university, has announced a new scholarship programme for professionals in the region to take part in further studies to build on their skills and expertise. The programme includes a range of disciplines including Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Project Management, and Systems Engineering.
Siemens inks Dubai Men's College MoU
Following the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding between Siemens and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) at Dubai Men's College, Siemens has said that it will provide HCT Centre of Engineering Excellence with a high-tech laboratory, due to open in November, equipped with the very latest in engineering equipment. As part of the agreement Siemens will train the instructors in the use of the materials and technology provided.
Adac announces tie-up with Georgia Tech
Abu Dhabi Airports Company has announced a new alliance with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), to establish a civil aviation and systems education and research facility. Adac and Georgia Tech will work together to establish a civil aviation and systems education and research facility, which aims at solving some of the difficult air traffic and air navigation problems along with optimising the use of airspace and airport infrastructure.
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