The American University in Dubai (AUD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (Penn Medicine) to set up a new School of Medicine in Dubai. This partnership aims to enhance medical education in the UAE, with Penn Medicine, ranked third among U.S. research-focused medical schools, contributing...
The University of Sharjah (UOS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) aimed at enhancing academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. This agreement, signed on February 10, 2025, will facilitate the exchange of expertise and the development of joint academic programs. The MoU was...
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai Stemstar Education Technology Co., Ltd., a leading education technology company based in Shanghai, China. This collaboration is a significant advancement in strengthening research and development (R&D) capabilities, promoting innovation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and preparing students to address global...
In the United Arab Emirates, parents are increasingly finding help from licensed tutors, which has made personalized learning support more accessible and affordable. The introduction of a new permit for private tutoring in December 2023 has expanded access to qualified teachers, allowing parents to choose from a wider range of tutoring options. This change has...
Classrooms in the UAE are about to get a high-tech upgrade as GEMS Education teams up with EON Reality to bring an AI-powered platform into schools. This new system will use virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to make lessons more interactive and engaging for students. The platform will allow students to explore subjects...
The University of Sharjah has signed a partnership agreement with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) to strengthen collaboration in higher education and scientific research. This memorandum of understanding aims to promote knowledge exchange, sustainable development, and community development both locally and globally. The agreement was signed by Dr. Hamid Majul Al...
Abu Dhabi has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarships Programme, giving Emirati students the chance to pursue studies in over 100 fields at prestigious institutions worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced that registration for the programme is now open and will remain so until April 30, 2025. Launched in 2015,...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, visited the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, to explore its progress in AI education and research. The visit included a tour of the university’s facilities, where His Highness was briefed on its academic programs, key...
The University of Sharjah will host the second General Assembly of the Regional Conference of University Presidents in the Middle East, known as “R2C”, from February 5 to 6, 2025. The event is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University...
The 2025 Business and Economics Subject Rankings have revealed that two universities in the UAE are among the best globally for business, engineering, and science courses. Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been recognized as the top institution in the UAE for business and economics, while Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) excels in engineering,...