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Qatar directive limits class sizes to 30

Qatar directive limits class sizes to 30

Education
Ministry of Education's new initiative to avoid overcrowding, improve learning environment for pupils.

UAE education chief reveals $2bn strategy
Education
10,000 new teachers to be trained, revamp to school curriculum in bid to raise standards.

Saudi hikes student allowance by 50%
Education
King Abdullah announces increases allowance given to students studying at university abroad.

Education 'key to Bahrain's prosperous future'
Education
Crown Prince and economic leader makes pledge as he opens new teaching college.

more »MIDDLE EAST EDUCATION COMMENT

Home truths
Schools in the region must teach sustainability for the benefit of both children and the planet. Our schools can become models of sustainability.

Mukund Patel  

Early days
Parents are increasingly frustrated by long waiting lists for nursery and day care places throughout the region

Petra Arzberger Al Naqeeb

EDITOR'S CHOICE

  1. UAE blocks low-paid workers from driving - report »
  2. Nakheel suspends work on landmark Dubai projects »
  3. Hiring, pay rethink amid financial crisis »
  4. Morgan Stanley cuts 10% of Dubai workforce »
  5. Gov't backing to help Aldar, Sorouh weather storm »

more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. Gulf 'well positioned to ride out global crisis'
  2. Travco chairman El-Chiaty eyes increase in TUI stake

Construction & Industry

  1. Dubai Lagoon chiefs vow: 'No more delays'
  2. Kuwait looking to cut Dow JV by $2bn

Culture & Society

  1. UAE announces 3-day Eid holiday for private sector
  2. Calls for action as Mido targeted again

Education

  1. Qatar directive limits class sizes to 30
  2. UAE education chief reveals $2bn strategy

Energy

  1. Oil falls to near 42-month low amid global gloom
  2. ADNOC plans major boost to oil capacity by 2017

Healthcare

  1. UAE healthcare pay scales to be drawn up
  2. Dubai doctor cleared in UK manslaughter court case

Islamic Finance

  1. Islamic finance sector needs more sharia scholars
  2. Al Salam and HSH Nordbank in Islamic finance venture

Media & Marketing

  1. GCC ad markets 'set for slow growth' amid global slump
  2. Pakistan cricket signs $141mn TV deal

Personal Finance

  1. Mastercard posts big Q3 growth in Middle East
  2. Iran could live with $5 oil - Ahmadinejad

Politics & Economics

  1. Companies facing Saudization jobs crackdown
  2. Mumbai attacks 'grave setback' to peace process

Real Estate

  1. Nakheel mulls $15bn IPO move - reports
  2. Merrill gives Emaar AED3 price target

Retail

  1. ENOC rethinks self service fuel stations
  2. Drought sends saffron price skyrocketing further

Sport

  1. Hammers dent Liverpool's title credentials
  2. Calls for action as Mido targeted again

Technology

  1. British aerospace firm snaps up UAE consultancy
  2. Influential Du board member resigns

Transportation

  1. Somali pirate attack on cruise ship foiled
  2. Kenya says Qatar may lend $3.5bn for new port

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Business class travel falls in MENA region - survey
  2. Tourism plan forms part of Oman commercial growth

more »MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Advanced Operational Auditing & Management Effectiveness Analysis
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Advanced Training In Purchasing Management Best Practices
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Best Contract Management Practices
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
See all events »

MORE EDUCATION STORIES

  1. Teachers' incentives plan raised at top-level talks
  2. Bahrain's new exam plan to raise education standards
  3. Saudi to create largest women-only university
  4. Qatar pupils facing new holiday dates for Ramadan
  5. 10,000 teachers to be retrained
All Education news stories »

SPOT POLL

With taxis being exempt from Salik tolls from Dec 2, will you be more likely to use the service?

Absolutely, the low petrol price and lack of Salik makes taxis too cheap to ignore.
I would be more willing to travel in a cab knowing the Salik will not be charged.
No because it's the comfort of the vehicle and attitude of the driver that counts, not how cheap it is.
No way, most of the drivers are still rude and most times they refuse to pick you up anyway.

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Focal point

From its current enrolment of 270 students, Mirdif Private School plans to expand its capacity to 1200.

Setting the standard

Dr Badr Aboul-Ela on institutions looking to gain accreditation and those looking for loopholes.

On board

Repton School's headmaster, David Cook, says boarding schools could be a new sector for the region.