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Some top Dubai schools to be downgraded
Some highly rated schools in Dubai will be downgraded in the next round of government inspections because of a new emphasis on teaching Arabic, the National has reported. Dubai's school authority, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, confirmed that some schools which were ranked 'outstanding' last year had been marked down because they had not made sufficient improvements in Arabic language and Islamic studies instruction. The impending downgrades would be a blow to the schools as their ability to raise fees is linked to their performance in the inspections, the paper reported.
RIT Dubai to launch new undergraduate programmes in 2010
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai has revealed plans to expand its portfolio by launching undergraduate programmes in engineering, business and computing by September 2010. RIT Dubai currently offers post-graduate studies and advanced certificate courses in selected fields.
Secondary school students in Qatar to get bus service
Qatar's ministry of education and higher education has decided to provide a bus service to students of independent and semi-independent secondary schools in the country, the Peninsula has reported. The bus service is currently available for students of elementary and preparatory schools.
Honeywell teams up with King Faisal University
Honeywell Middle East has launched an academic and industrial collaboration program with King Faisal University. Honeywell will provide technical and research support, training, internships, scholarships and bursaries to selected students enrolled in the University's electrical, instrumentation, chemical engineering, computer science and management programs. The program will include the launch of a summer internship program and academic achievement awards for six students, in addition to regular seminars and career days hosted by Honeywell's executives.
IED launches executive coaching programme
The Institute for Executive Development, a member of the Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group, has announced the launch of a coaching programme for the executives in the region. The programme, which is run in collaboration with Ashridge Business School, is scheduled to begin on October 26, 2009 at Abu Dhabi University and consists of three interactive, three day workshops and an optional one-day practicum.
Saudi requires higher education teachers license
A teaching license is no compulsory in Saudi Arabia, where newly appointed school teachers and instructors in higher education need to take an examination to obtain a teaching license, Saudi Gazette has reported. According to Muhammed Al-Sudairi of King Saud University in Riyadh, new teachers were scheduled to sit the examinations at the beginning of this academic year's second semester, while examinations will be phased in for staff already in employment.
Horizon launches aviation business admin Diploma
Al Ain-based Horizon International Flight Academy has inaugurated its Higher Diploma programme in Aviation Business Administration. The course includes a comprehensive mix of business and aviation subjects covering three semesters, with a flexible schedule so as not to conflict with the normal working routine of employed individuals, the academy said.
Bahraini schools warned on fee hikes
Bahrain's education ministry has warned the kingdom's private schools not to increase students' fees or implement new ones without official approval, Gulf Daily News has reported. Schools found violating the rules will be held accountable legally, and may have their licences revoked, the ministry said. 'The aim is to secure affordable fees for parents and strike a better balance between schools' means and educational standards,' a ministry statement said.
More Emiratis choosing private schools
A rising number of UAE national students are transferring to private schools in Dubai, according to a report by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Nearly 50% of UAE national students are enrolled at private schools in the emirate, the study said, lured by the higher quality of private schools and the slower pace of reform in the public school system, Khaleej Times has reported.
Masdar Institute teams up with Zayed University
The Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Zayed University have entered into a partnership which aims to advance education and research on the social, behavioural and economic issues surrounding renewable and sustainable energy. The agreement makes provisions for joint research programmes that will examine the scientific and socio-economic implications of Masdar City, designed to be the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste city completely powered by renewable energy.
Elementary schools reopen in Saudi
Kindergartens and elementary schools across Saudi Arabia began the new academic year on Saturday amidst tight preventive measures against swine flu, Arab News has reported. Intermediate and secondary school students had begun their studies a week earlier with no confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus reported so far, the kingdom's ministry of education said.
UAE Knowledge Authority not to handle school budgets
The UAE's ministry of education has ruled out granting increased financial powers to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Gulf News has reported. 'The schools funds allocated in the federal budget are directly going to schools and it will continue to do so,' said Dr. Humaid Mohammad Obaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education.
Umm Al Qura to offer virtual medical training
Saudi Arabia's Umm Al-Qura University has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with ICC Solutions and Communications to provide its medical students with virtual training experiences, using state of the art clinical simulation software. The solution will enable students to examine, assess and apply their medical skills on virtual patients, based on real life cases, to help them master their education and bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Arabtec sponsors 'Chair in Civil Engineering' at HCT
Arabtec has inked an agreement with Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to sponsor for three years the establishment of the 'Arabtec Professor in Civil Engineering'. The professor will work with other deans, chairs and faculty from across the HCT college system. With the agreement, Arabtec has become one of the founding members of the HCT Foundation's 100-Club.
KFUPM in polymer research MoU
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) and the Ministry of Petroleum & Minerals have signed an MoU to establish a research centre for the development of polymers technologies and applications. Under the agreement, Sipchem will build the centre at the Dhahran Techno-Valley at KFUPM at a cost of SR80m. Sipchem will also be responsible for the centre's management and operation. The centre is expected to be operational in 2012.
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