The BSc (Hons) Computer Science students at the University of West London (UWL) RAK branch school recently won the “Most Inspirational Project Award” at the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. This was a big deal for the students. The team’s project, called “Eco-Metropolis: Sustainable City Simulation,” won this prestigious award on a world level,...
Mindbase Education is actively working to shape well-rounded individuals by supporting students throughout their academic and professional journeys. The institution focuses on integrating academic learning with sports training to prepare students for success in an ever-evolving world. Since its establishment in 2021, under the guidance of Tariq Al Obaidli, Mindbase Education has expanded its vision...
Many teachers in the UAE are still hesitant to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classrooms, citing concerns about its impact on learning, ethical challenges, and insufficient training. Experts are now urging educational institutions to invest in AI literacy programs to help teachers adapt to this evolving technology. According to Khaleej Times, Ebrahim Al Hajri, President...
The eighth Water Rocket Competition, put on by Emirates Aviation University (EAU) and Boeing, was a chance for school students in the UAE to show off their engineering skills. The goal of this yearly event is to urge students to use their hands to solve problems, support STEM education, and encourage innovation. In the race,...
There is an increasing trend of students from the UK and Europe choosing Dubai for their educational and professional development. This observation comes from Ben Hardy, the academic director of leadership programmes and a clinical professor of organisational behaviour at London Business School, one of the world’s leading business institutions. Hardy noted that many professionals...
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...