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Advertising college to open in Jeddah
A college to teach advertising will be established by a number of Saudi investors and academics, the Arab News has reported. The new college will begin classes in October and is located in the northern Asfan district of Jeddah, Abdullah Saddiq Dahlan, chairman of the board of trustees of the college has said. According to Dhalan, many of those involved in advertising in the Saudi Arabia at present do not hold specialized degrees.
Jordan, Syria aim to boost education cooperation
Jordan's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Secretary General Turki Obeidat on Sunday met with a visiting delegation from the Syrian higher education ministry to discuss issues of mutual concern and reviewed the higher education sector in the kingdom. Obeidat said there are 240,000 students in the kingdom's universities, 17,000 of whom are enrolled in higher education degrees programmes. He indicated that 28,000 foreign students currently attend Jordanian universities.
Dubai schools must get transport permit
Dubai schools which fail to comply with transportation safety standards will face penalties and new schools will not be given a licence unless they obtain a school transport permit, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said. All schools and transport providers have to follow the guidelines of the Dubai School Transport Manual that was made available to them in 2008, the agency said. Non-compliance with requirements of the buses' external and internal specifications and safety standards would attract fines ranging from Dhs150 to Dhs300, reported Khaleej Times. All schools and transport providers have to follow the guidelines of the Dubai School Transport Manual that was made available to them in 2008. The manual lays down the safety measures that need to be incorporated by September.
Borouge awards scholarships in India
Abu Dhabi-based plastics solutions company Borouge has partnered with two Indian educational institutes to provide scholarships to high-performing students of polymer science and engineering. Borouge Undergraduate Scholarships grants will be given to 12 selected students at the Institute of Chemical Technology while a Borouge Fellowship will be awarded to a postgraduate Masters student at the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi.
Summer enrolees soar in AlHosn
Abu Dhabi-based AlHosn University has reported an increase in its summer enrollment over the past three years. The university has confirmed a growing interest among students in summer classes as a way to cut down their study load during the regular school year. The university reported 170 enrolees for the 1 and 2 modules in the summer of 2006 and the figure has risen to 45% for 2009.
NBAD, ifs School of Finance ink deal
The ifs School of Finance has signed a partnership agreement with National Bank of Abu Dhabi to deliver the ifs Professional Diploma Programme in banking and finance for NBAD employees. All the course enrolees will become registered members of the ifs School of Finance, and will have access to dedicated subject tutors and flexible workshops through its local partner in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed University, and to online resources and specialist reading lists and induction material.
Oracle to deliver IT training in Saudi
Saudi Arabia's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation has signed an agreement with the Oracle Academy to integrate the academy's Advanced Computer Science curriculum into 12 technical colleges. More than 2,000 students are expected to enrol in the programme to help meet the demands of a growing IT sector in the kingdom. Participating colleges will include TVTC faculties from the cities of Madina, Tabuk, Damam, Abha, Jazan, Ahsa, Taif, Kharj, Najran, Burayda and Hail.
British Council launches project to boost Emirati workforce
The British Council, in partnership with UK-based colleges and consortiums, has launched a 'Skills for Employability' project in the UAE. The regional Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project aims to support the UAE's Emiratisation policy and will help young Emiratis gain skills by strengthening national reforms in technical and vocational education and training, and encouraging closer links between education and industry. The project will also be rolled out across the Middle East and African.
Fee hikes force students to return to India
According to the Consulate-General of India in Dubai, the increase in fees at Indian schools has been found as the main reason for the return of more than 5,000 students to India for education, Khaleej Times has reported. Of the 15 schools that have seen a change in outflow of students, eight schools have witnessed a rise in pullouts, Venu Rajamony said. Three GEMS schools have issued a total of 500 certificates to students who will continue their education in India.
China to build 200 schools in Saudi
Saudi Arabia's Education Ministry has signed a SR2 billion contract with China Railway-15 Bureau Group for the construction of 200 school buildings throughout the kingdom, reported Arab News. The contract represented 6% of 3,500 projects currently being implemented by the ministry at a total cost of SR20 billion, said Education Minister Prince Faisal bin Abdullah. When completed, the schools will have a capacity of 1,700,000 students of both sexes.
Murdoch awards 28 scholarships in Dubai
Murdoch University International Study Centre Dubai, based in Dubai International Academic City, has said it has awarded scholarships worth over Dhs1.1m for its undergraduate and MBA students commencing their studies at the university this August to reward exemplary performance. The scholarships cover varying fees from full tuition, excluding textbooks, accommodation and living expenses, to first year or a semester of study. The selection criteria in the undergraduate category concentrated on merit, academic excellence, participation in extra-curricular activities and overall achievement, while at the postgraduate level, the scholarship was awarded based on impressive academic records and demonstrated excellence at work.
AUD adds two new programmes
The American University in Dubai has announced that it has added two new academic programmes, a Bachelor's of Architecture and a Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies. AUD's Bachelor's of Architecture is a 166-credit, five-year program designed to meet the standards of the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the USA. The University's 18 credits Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies is based on the observed increasing interest of regional and foreign students in developing an understanding of the region and in seeking employment in the UAE, the university said in a statement.
Jordan University moots Radiation Masters
The University of Jordan (UJ) is studying the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) proposal to start a master's degree programme in radiation protection, the Jordan Times has reported. If approved, the programme will meet the kingdom's and Arab countries' needs for experts in radiation protection and will be implemented in the middle of next year with participants from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, the university has said. The proposed programme will include lectures and practical training on means to enhance radiation protection.
Ahlia University to set up SunGard software
Bahrain's private Ahlia University has chosen software solutions provider SunGard Higher Education to set up its Unified Digital Campus (UDC). SunGard Higher Education's PowerCAMPUS UDC is utilised by small to mid-sized institutions for automating administrative tasks for recruitment, admissions, retention, financial services, academic records and human resources.
Etihad to partner Tech colleges
Etihad Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to provide its students with opportunities to develop skills for future careers in aviation engineering technology. Specialist seminars and workshops in areas such as engineering, business administration, hospitality and human resource management will also be offered to the students.
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