The Next50 initiative is set to significantly impact the aerospace sector in the United Arab Emirates by offering high-performing students the chance to engage directly with advanced aircraft engines. This program allows students to gain hands-on training in maintaining engines such as the F110, which powers the General Dynamics F-16, and the T700, used in...
The University of Sharjah will conduct the 5th Forum for Women in Research on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS). The forum is themed “QUWA: Together Innovating to Shape the Future”...
Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering young people across Africa by establishing a network of ‘Skills Academies.’ This initiative is designed to benefit five million individuals through eight specialized academies that will provide accredited training programs tailored to the current labor market demands. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary General of The Digital School,...
Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is set to open in August 2026, making it the first Harrow School in the Middle East. This new institution will be located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi through a partnership between Harrow International Schools and the UAE education group Taaleem. According to Taaleem, Harrow International School Abu Dhabi...
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...