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35% say Arabic, Islamic studies key for UAE schools

Education
Arabian Business poll shows mixed reaction to KHDA's decision to downgrade schools.



Wednesday, 28 October 2009

UAE private schools set for talks on shake-up move

Education
Minister of education confirms nationalisation plan for private education.

UAE private schools set for talks on shake-up move

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Private schools lose top ranking over lack of Arabic classes

Education
Some leading Dubai schools downgraded for not improving Arabic and Islamic studies.

Private schools lose top ranking over lack of Arabic classes

Monday, 26 October 2009

116 Kuwaiti pupils catch swine flu since start of term

Education
Figures from ministry also reveal that six teachers are infected since Sept 27.

116 Kuwaiti pupils catch swine flu since start of term

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

DIC eyes tie-up with top IT firms to train Emiratis

Education
Dubai Internet City in talks with tech companies to place Emirati IT students.

DIC eyes tie-up with top IT firms to train Emiratis

Saturday, 17 October 2009

Education is key for developing nations - Sheikh Salman

Education
Bahrain's Crown Prince calls for global effort to improve standards of education.

Education is key for developing nations - Sheikh Salman

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

RERA launches Masters degree in real estate

Education
University course aims to develop new generation of property professionals in UAE.

RERA launches Masters degree in real estate

20% of Bahrain schools failing pupils - report

Education
Official defends results saying education standards can not be improved overnight.

20% of Bahrain schools failing pupils - report

Sunday, 11 October 2009

Kuwaiti MP calls for private school segregation

Education
Waleed Al Tabtabai submits proposal to parliament that would prevent mixed classes.

Kuwaiti MP calls for private school segregation

Qatar schools face closure after H1N1 neglect

Education
Supreme Education Council gives schools 24 hours to improve swine flu measures.

Qatar schools face closure after H1N1 neglect

Monday, 05 October 2009

Saudi cleric sacked for attack on KAUST mixed policy

Education
Sheikh Sa'ad al-Shethry was dismissed from the body of top religious scholars.

Saudi cleric sacked for attack on KAUST mixed policy

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

19 failing Dubai schools left out of inspections

Education
Education chiefs say struggling schools need to take action to improve standards.

19 failing Dubai schools left out of inspections

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Low turnout on first day of school amid swine flu fears

Education
UPDATE 1: UAE schools see attendance rate as low as 30% as H1N1 threat continues.

Low turnout on first day of school amid swine flu fears

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Saudi King Abdullah inaugurates KAUST

Education
UPDATE 2: Kingdom's first co-educational university has major aim of producing local scientists.

Saudi King Abdullah inaugurates KAUST

Chemical giant signs up for Saudi research centre

Education
Dow joins forces with King Abdullah University for Science and Technology.

Chemical giant signs up for Saudi research centre

Officials divided over school swine flu closures

Education
Health officials speak out against decision to close all schools in Bahrain until Oct.

Officials divided over school swine flu closures

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Parents' Facebook fight over swine flu school closures

Education
Parents outraged over decision to close all schools until next month.

Parents' Facebook fight over swine flu school closures

Saudi's new university aims to break social barriers

Education
Male and female students can mix freely at Saudi's new KAUST uni, to open on Wed.

Saudi's new university aims to break social barriers

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Saudi universities to reopen on Oct 3 - paper

Education
Royal decree had issued orders to defer schools' reopening to guard against swine flu.

Saudi universities to reopen on Oct 3 - paper

Friday, 18 September 2009

GEMS eyes 100-strong school expansion

Education
Dubai-based education provider eyes foray into India, Saudi, Egypt, Turkey & Qatar.

GEMS eyes 100-strong school expansion

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What do you think about the offer of free legal advice to people caught in Dubai property disputes?

Amid the real estate gloom, this is the best news for months and will improve transparency.
This is a good move and should redress the imbalance between investor and developer.
By offering a free service, it will just encourage people to abuse the complaints system.
It's too little, too late and I doubt many people will actually qualify for the free advice.
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