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Education pillar of Saudi society says King
In his address to the Shoura Council yesterday, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia said that education was the 'pillar' of any scientific achievement and genuine development of a nation. Opening the fourth annual session of the current Shoura Council, the king told the 150 members of the council, as well as princes, ministers, government officials that he hoped the project to develop general education would result in better skilled Saudi students in science and technology, reported Arab News. With new universities under construction, higher education was now available in all regions of the country, he said.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, March 16 - 2008 at 08:14 |

Dyslexia conference in Kuwait
Kuwait Dyslexia Association will hold the first Dyslexia Screening and Assessment Conference in the Middle East in Kuwait at Salwa Sabah, Al Ahmed Ballroom on March 17-18. Sponsored by Kipco, the conference will discuss how to assess and screen dyslexia through multiple lectures and practical training on the latest diagnosing technology and techniques.
Kuwait: Saturday, March 15 - 2008 at 09:05

Etisalat, BT and Khalifa U to launch joint centre
Etisalat, BT and Khalifa University in the emirate of Sharjah have announced plans to establish a joint research and innovation centre at the university focusing on innovation within the Information and Communication Technology sector. The centre aims to be a driving force for innovation in the UAE and beyond, creating one of the largest research and innovation labs in the Middle East.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 13 - 2008 at 08:41 |

University of Michigan and UAE University ink agreement
The University of Michigan Ann-Arbor and the UAE University have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two institutions to collaborate on a number of areas in service of higher education. The agreement includes possibilities to collaborate in scientific research, academic programs and faculty and student exchange. The University of Michigan is one of the top ranked schools in the US, while UAE University was recently ranked number one in research in the Gulf and number two overall in the Arab world by the OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference).
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 12 - 2008 at 08:15

SQU college launches PhD programme
Oman's Sultan Qaboos University is launching its first PhD programmes, which will be offered by its College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, reported Khaleej Times. The move will build on the master’s programmes that have been running for nine years and will complete the progression of courses offered by the college. Initially the PhD programmes will be offered by four departments - Soils, Water and Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Nutrition, Crop Sciences and Marine Science and Fisheries. Other departments will follow later.
Oman: Tuesday, March 11 - 2008 at 08:32

Qatar needs more teachers
According to Qatar University, the country will require an estimated 5,000 qualified teachers at various levels in the next five years, cited The Peninsula. The Supreme Education Council said Qatar was facing a challenge in getting the required number of qualified teachers.
Qatar: Monday, March 10 - 2008 at 09:06

Vocational training discussed in UAE/UK meeting
Twenty five UK education, employment and technology experts have flown to Abu Dhabi for week long discussions on vocational training. The group is meeting HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The meetings are part of the UAE's drive to provide improve education in the country, and will exchange ideas and experiences, said the government news agency Wam.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 10 - 2008 at 09:01

UAE teachers go to UK school
Two teachers from the UAE have spent a week in a school in a small English town, looking at how the education system between the two countries differs. Part of a British Council scheme, it is designed to forge relations between the UK and the Middle East, and give students a better understanding of the region. The Abu Dhabi based teachers also learnt about the English National Curriculum and saw firsthand how classes are taught. The scheme is also open to schools in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 09 - 2008 at 07:49