Sharjah is actively pursuing partnerships with Guinea in the areas of higher education and civil aviation. During a recent meeting, the Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR) engaged with a high-level delegation from Guinea, led by His Excellency Sekou Cherifke Camara, the Guinean Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi,...
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has revealed a significant update to the educational streams, both general and advanced, for Cycle 3 students in public and private schools that adhere to the ministry’s curriculum. This update will take effect starting in the academic year 2025–2026. This decision follows extensive field surveys conducted with educational specialists and...
Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahid, President of Gulf University, met with Dr. Aisha Hilal Sayankoytak, the Turkish Ambassador to Bahrain, to discuss enhancing academic and research cooperation between the two nations. This meeting occurred in light of Dr. Sayankoytak’s recent appointment as ambassador. During the meeting, they reviewed several topics of mutual interest and explored...
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) in the UAE has launched a new streamlined system for the institutional licensure and programme accreditation of higher education institutions (HEIs). This initiative is backed by Ministerial Resolutions No. (27) of 2024 and No. (62) of 2025, which also includes the introduction of an Outcome-based Evaluation...
Liwa College has officially launched its Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) programme, marking a significant milestone as the institution’s first-ever master’s degree offering. This initiative reflects the college’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation in business education. Enrollment for the programme will open soon, with the first group of students expected to start their studies...
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...
A recent global report highlights the ongoing improvements in the UAE’s higher education offerings, positioning the Emirates as one of only 20 countries and territories with two or more subjects ranked in the global top 10. This recognition underscores the UAE’s commitment to enhancing its educational landscape and aligning with international standards. The report indicates...
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has introduced new regulations for recognizing foreign university degrees, specifically targeting those obtained through online and distance learning programs. These updates are designed to streamline the recognition process and ensure that all qualifications adhere to the standards established by the UAE government. Under the revised guidelines,...
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced updates to its policies regarding the recognition of foreign university degrees. These changes are aimed at improving the acceptance of degrees obtained through various non-traditional educational methods. Under the new regulations, the ministry will now grant conditional recognition to degrees acquired through distance learning,...
Ellucian, a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, has announced the availability of its Ellucian Banner Software as a Service (SaaS) on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) node in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development enables higher education institutions in the Middle East to utilize a cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) powered...