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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.
Dubai school to offer degree in real estate
Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), in partnership with Australia's Bond University, plans to offer a master's degree in real estate, Emirates Business has reported. The master's degree in real estate has a strong focus on the local market and targets real estate practitioners who are eager to improve their knowledge, skills and practices to excel in the industry both locally and internationally, the institute said.
Dubai authority seeks control of school funding
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority needs control over federal funds if it is to reform public schools, it needs control over federal funds, Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Chairman, Board of Directors and Director General of KHDA said yesterday. 'We have done only a fraction of what we can actually do,' he told Gulf News. 'The minute we are made responsible financially, and funds for public schools are transferred to the KHDA, you will see big changes.'
Zayed University inks deal with Yunus Centre
Zayed University has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with Yunus Centre, which is headed by Bangladeshi Nobel Laureate and economist, Professor Mohammad Yunus, Khaleej Times has reported. The agreement aims to enhance the students' understanding about education, scientific research and planning to implement a range of scientific and academic initiatives and employ best techniques for economic development of families in need.
Qatar warns schools on H1N1 compliance
Qatar's Supreme Education Council (SEC) has warned a number of schools and some private kindergartens that non-compliance with H1N1 prevention-related directives would lead to the closure of offending institution, the Peninsula has reported. The Council has given the managements of these schools and kindergartens 24 hours to take corrective measures or face action.
Dubai South Asian schools to be inspected
Twenty-six Indian and Pakistani schools in Dubai that are scheduled to be inspected next month say they will support the assessments, as long as their resources are taken into account, The National has reported. 'I think this inspection has made us look within and that's a good thing,' said Rashmi Nandkeolyar, the principal of the Delhi Private School. 'If all educational standards rise, it's good for us as a school and for our children.'
Insead launches Global Executive MBA
Insead is launching its Executive MBA programme from its Abu Dhabi campus starting in the 2010/2011 academic year, the company has said. A section of its Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme will be launched in Abu Dhabi where participants based in the Middle East will be able to take core courses in the Abu Dhabi campus in the first half of the programme, and then integrate into a global cohort for several joint modules with GEMBA participants based in Europe and Asia.
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