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Oxford university, Gartner launch CIO academy
The University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and Gartner Executive Programs, have announced that they are to present their CIO Academy in the Gulf. The CIO academy is a management development programme designed to help IT leaders to maximize the contribution of technology. 'CIO Academy delivers the ability to fully understand the demands of the executive board on IT, and demonstrate the value IT creates,' said Roger Kemp, Group VP, Gartner.
Wasl offers American university scholarships
Dubai-based asset management group Wasl, has announced that it has instituted 10 scholarships for UAE nationals to pursue graduate studies in various faculties at the American University in Dubai. Emirati high school graduates who have scored at least 85% in their school leaving examinations will be eligible to apply for the scholarship, where they will be required to go through an intensive assessment with Wasl. The firm has said it will be covering the course fees for the first year.
Options for UAE private schools sought
In lieu of recent decisions to delay the reopening of schools until after the Eid holidays, the UAE Ministry of Education has said it is studying different options for private schools following a non-governmental curriculum, Gulf News has reported. The ministry is set to meet with private schools administrations (following a non-governmental curriculum) to decide upon the regulations for these schools.
UAE schools to open after Ramadan
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that schools following the ministry's curriculum will begin the academic year after the holy month of Ramadan. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education has said that the next school year for government schools will also begin after Ramadan, and that the MoE will make it a rule to begin the school year after the holy month.
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.
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