Rabdan Academy has made history by becoming the first higher education institution in the UAE to receive the prestigious Institutional Excellence Certificate “Validated by EFQM” from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). This achievement underscores the Academy’s commitment to excellence in education, training, and research, particularly in the fields of safety, security, defense, emergency...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), in collaboration with 42 Abu Dhabi, has introduced the ‘AI for Teachers’ program to enhance the skills of educators in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching methods. This initiative aims to empower teachers to tackle significant challenges in education, such as improving classroom engagement, personalizing...
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has officially launched the ‘Knowledge Lounge’ in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. This initiative is part of the National Reading Month 2025 activities, which operate under the theme ‘The UAE Reads’. Collaborating with the Federal Youth Authority of the UAE, represented by the Emirates Global Youth Council...
Several schools in the UAE have launched a zero-tolerance campaign against vaping, spearheaded by GEMS Education. The initiative includes measures such as random bag checks and integrating anti-vaping education into the curriculum to create safer learning environments free from harmful substances. Recognizing vaping as a rising global health issue, GEMS Education aims to proactively address...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has granted licenses to 15 new private nurseries, which will provide an additional 1,250 seats for young children across the emirate. This initiative aims to enhance early childhood education and meet the growing demand for childcare services in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. These...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new initiative to offer scholarships to outstanding Emirati students in more than 100 academic disciplines. This program covers elite and creative specialisations, with current beneficiaries including 1,222 students enrolled in 150 universities worldwide. Applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme (Batch 2025) are...
Falcon and Fujairah Aviation Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce graduate programs aimed at developing the next generation of aviation professionals. These programs are designed to support fresh graduates and individuals early in their careers, focusing on career development for aviation professionals, including engineers and pilots, as well as providing recruitment and...
Ajman University (AU) has achieved a recognition by being ranked among the 51-100 best institutions worldwide in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This accolade was announced by the university on March 13, 2025, and reflects AU’s commitment to excellence in these rapidly evolving disciplines. The ranking was released as part of a...
Khalifa University of Science and Technology has announced that it secured the top spot in the UAE across ten disciplines, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Notably, the university’s petroleum engineering program rose to seventh place globally, maintaining its position among the world’s top ten universities in this field for three...
Students in the UAE have access to nearly Dh1 billion in higher education scholarships, as universities change the traditional admissions process by proactively reaching out to potential candidates. The GEMS For Life programme, in partnership with global universities and admission platforms, is at the forefront of this initiative, providing significant scholarship opportunities to students across...