Arab education summit concludes in AmmanLeading experts from around 15 Arab countries examined the latest issues in technology in education and vocational training at the 'Arab Education Summit' held recently in Amman. More… |
Gulf states at forefront in education technologyDigital education programmes being introduced to schools in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will have a positive long-term effect on students, says the regional president of Pearson, one of the world’s leadin More… |
Bahrain may offer free education to prisonersAll inmates in Bahrain’s jails could soon be provided free education, training and jobs as part of a new law designed to improve prison conditions in the kingdom, a report said. An article of the law approved by the Shura Co More… |
Bahrain tops Gulf in education, healthcareBahrain has maintained its position as first in the Gulf for education and healthcare, according to the latest United Nations Human Development report. It has been ranked 48 out of 187 in the survey, our sister publication, the Gu More… |
Alwaleed backs Yemen education projectAlwaleed Bin Talal Foundation chaired by Saudi billionaire prince Alwaleed has signed an MoU with The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) to help improve the basic education in Yemen. Under the agreement signed with Dr Ibr More… |
Global honour for Injaz Al-ArabInjaz Al-Arab has been acknowledged as one of the world’s most influential and prominent non-governmental organisations (NGOs) by The Global Journal for the second consecutive year. Operating in 15 countries across the Mena More… |
Private sector 'must boost investment in education'The private sector needs to invest more to keep pace with increasing demand for higher education in the region, according to experts who took part in the just-concluded International Education Show (IES) in Sharjah. More… |
Bahrain education to be revampedDramatic changes are expected in Bahrain's education system in the next three years, according to the National Authority for Qualifications and Quality Assurance of Education and Training (NAQQAET) chairman Abdulaziz Al Fadhel. More… |
DIB ties up with Canadian universityDubai Islamic Bank (DIB) said it has signed an agreement with the Canadian University of Dubai to support the educational aspirations of its UAE National employees in line with its on-going Emiratisation strategy. Under the terms More… |
Al Futtaim Engineering unit wins key contractDubai-based Al-Futtaim Engineering’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) maintenance division has won a multi-million dirham facilities maintenance contract from the UAE Ministry of Education. &nb More… |








