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Qatar to get a German school
A new German school is being planned in Qatar, reported Gulf Times. The German embassy, in co-operation with the German Business Council Qatar, intends to establish Deutsche Schule Doha. Plans suggest the opening of a pre-school and possibly the first classes of primary school for the winter semester 2008.
Qatar: Thursday, January 31 - 2008 at 08:04 |

Microsoft extends education partnerships
During his visit to the Government Leaders Forum - Arabia in Abu Dhabi, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced a number of partnerships aimed at driving IT development in Arabian countries. These include strategic partnerships between the Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation and Microsoft to promote IT research via a 'knowledge platform', and with the Dubai Cares organization to establish a further education programme for teachers and parents. Microsoft will also provide free email, messaging and online storage facilities to 650,000 high-school students in Oman in an arrangement similar to one the company recently set up with the Jordanian Universities Network.
Middle East: Wednesday, January 30 - 2008 at 08:47 |

SQU issues first doctorate
Sutan Qaboos University has marked a milestone in its transition from a teaching to a research university by awarding its first Ph.D., reported Khaleej Times. The proud recipient is Ali Salim Al Rajhi after the examining committee last week discussed and approved his geology thesis titled '3D Modelling of the Sur Tertiary Basin', in Oman's eastern Sharqiya region.
Oman: Tuesday, January 29 - 2008 at 08:25

Bill Gates signs education accord with UAE
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, on his first visit to the Gulf, signed an agreement with a Dubai-based charity on Sunday to launch a knowledge portal in the Arab world, reported AFP. The initiative aims to 'serve as a gateway to world-class knowledge,' and includes the creation of a database of digital Arabic research to provide a backbone for the foundation's work, Microsoft said.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 28 - 2008 at 10:56

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 |

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