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Online portal launched
The UAE Ministry of Education has signed a deal to implement an online portal capable of handling 500,000 users simultaneously. The agreement with systems integrator ITQAN will allow users to access the Ministry's services and information facilities and host online forums.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 28 - 2008 at 07:33

UAE creates federal education council
A resolution has been passed for the creation of a federal education council to liaise between the Ministry of Education and local authorities. The council will be made up of the directors of local authorities and private sector representatives.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 27 - 2008 at 07:24

Repton Dubai to open in September
Repton School in Dubai announced it will accept its first intake of students into its Senior School and boarding programme in September 2008. The school is the first international partner school of Repton School, Derbyshire, one the UK's oldest and most prestigious independent boarding schools, founded in 1557.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 26 - 2008 at 09:43

KSA e-learning hits $125m
A study by Madar Research has shown that the Saudi Arabian e-learning sector is on target to reach $125m this year, the Saudi Gazette has reported. The industry is predicted to grow by 33% annually over the next five years, fuelled by government programmes to integrate ICT initiatives into classrooms.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 09:12

British Council signs MOU with UAE college
The British Council has signed an agreement with the UAE Higher Colleges of Technology under which the two organisations will working closely to develop educational and cultural links between the two countries. Key areas of focus will be facilitating the promotion and development of the English language and fostering leadership skills in UAE nationals.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 09:03

Nine Dubai schools to end bus service
Nine schools under the Gems group in Dubai will no longer run their own school buses and instead outsource the service from June 1. The announcement follows the recent decision by education authorities in the emirate to turn down requests to increase tuition fee above the set fee cap of 16%.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 23 - 2008 at 08:34

Dubai to open Filipino school
A new school for Filipino children is opening in Dubai on April 26. The Philippine School Dubai is the second Filipino school to be established in the emirate. Overall, there are eight schools offering Filipino curriculum in the UAE of which three are in Abu Dhabi and three are in Sharjah.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 22 - 2008 at 11:19 |

More Qatar schools set to open
US-based Michael E DeBakey High School for Health Professions, and The International School of London (ISL pre-K-12) are opening branches in Qatar and set to begin operations in September this year, reported The Peninsula. The schools are part of the Supreme Education Council's 'Outstanding Schools Initiative' expected to open two-three private international schools in Qatar every year over the coming few years.
Qatar: Monday, April 21 - 2008 at 09:44 |