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University of Wollongong in Dubai celebrates anniversary
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), one of UAE's oldest universities, marks its 15th anniversary by reiterating its commitment to top-class higher education through its existing programs and introducing new courses set to meet the region's market needs.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 28 - 2008 at 09:12

International accreditation for schools urged
Lesley Stagg, chairperson of the European Council of International Schools and principal of the Dubai-based Greenfield Community School, said the best way for UAE schools to achieve world class education standards is to move towards international accreditation, reported Khaleej Times. Speaking at the Global Education Forum, Stagg said accreditation is not very expensive, as it is done on a school-based, self evaluation model. She added that accreditation is a way of assuring parents that their children are in a school which meets at least the minimum set of standards.
Sunday, January 27 - 2008 at 08:26 |

Emiratis join hospitality sector
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has implemented a nine-week 'Maharat' hospitality training programme for UAE nationals, many of whom are now employed by global hotel chains. The number of UAE nationals working in the hotel industry has crossed the 700 mark from 15 in 2002. The project is supported by Accor, Hyatt International, Jebel Ali International, Jumeirah, Rotana, Shangri-La, Sheraton, Dusit, InterContinental, Fairmont, Hilton, Kempenski Mall of the Emirates, and Le Royal Meridien.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, January 26 - 2008 at 16:28 |

UAE revamps education system
The UAE's Minister of Education Hanif Hassan has stated that his ministry planned to revamp the education system in the country at all levels to enhance not only the output but also students' personalities. According to Khaleej Times, he said the development of education was based on certain factors. These included the efficient preparation of students so that they could effectively thrive using modern technology. The second was about modern techniques of instruction and methodology. Adopting modern curricula with assorted and non-monotonous means of training and evaluation were important, Hassan stressed.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 24 - 2008 at 07:35 |

CIBT opens new education center
CIBT Education Group reports that its subsidiary, CIBT School of Business & Technology, has signed an agreement to establish a CIBT Vocational and Education Center at the Lianyungang Teachers College (LTC) in Lianyungang City, China. Lianyungang is a major coastal city and is a rising center for industry, foreign trade and tourism in eastern China. With the new Eurasia Continental land-bridge and railway networks, Lianyungang is connected to 40 countries and regions in Europe, South Asia and the Middle East.
Middle East: Wednesday, January 23 - 2008 at 10:18 |

Abu Dhabi JV to boost school services
The Abu Dhabi Education Council and the Abu Dhabi Education Zone have joined forces to provide better services to students and schools in the emirate, reported Khaleej Times. ADEC had recently signed an MoU with the Ministry of Education to transfer the supervision of ADEZ from the ministry to the ADEC. Director-General of ADEC Mubarak Al Shamsi said ADEZ would serve as a focal point to provide all the required services and help to schools, students, teachers and parents.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 22 - 2008 at 08:17

Education forum kicks off in Dubai
Leading education officials from throughout the Middle East are in Dubai this week to attend a leading-edge forum which is expected to assist in setting a new education agenda for the region.Ministry and NGO officials from Bahrain, Yemen, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia will be at the Gulf Education Forum, which runs at the Madinat Arena from January 21-23. The forum will examine key issues impacting the education industry in the region.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 21 - 2008 at 08:36 |

Lack of funds for UAE special needs pupils
An initiative to integrate the first four UAE pupils with Down's syndrome into a public kindergarten has been cancelled due to lack of funds, reported Gulf News. Although the initiative was initially successful, at the beginning of the second term the project suffered repeated failure, resulting in its cancellation. Three of the special-needs pupils have been left without any form of schooling.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 20 - 2008 at 07:51

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