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Sunday, 26 July 2009

Saudi signs $533m deal for 200 new schools

Education
Schools will take 150,000 pupils, China Railway Construction Corporation wins deal.

Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Saudi vocational teachers to get 50% pay hike

Education
Starting on the first day of Ramadan, all vocational teachers will get a pay rise, officials say.

Saudi vocational teachers to get 50% pay hike

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Private school fees in Dubai set to increase - paper

Education
Fees at the city’s most expensive schools will range from AED63,000 to AED92,000.

Private school fees in Dubai set to increase - paper

Saturday, 18 July 2009

World Bank warns Kuwait about education system

Education
Kuwait's school timings are out of sync with international standards - paper.

World Bank warns Kuwait about education system

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Study into new UAE university underway

Education
Umm al Qaiwain could establish a university as soon as 2011 following demand from parents for a closer institution.

Study into new UAE university underway

Saturday, 11 July 2009

Bollywood superstar conferred UK doctorate

Education
Indian film actor Shah Rukh Khan is conferred honorary doctorate by Bedfordshire University.

Bollywood superstar conferred UK doctorate

Friday, 10 July 2009

Kuwait education ministry to open 16 new schools in Fall

Education
The new schools will open in the Jahra and Farwaniya educational zones.

Kuwait education ministry to open 16 new schools in Fall

Monday, 06 July 2009

Emirati students confident of jobs despite downturn

Education
Redundancies do not worry students who say they will get a job with Emiratisation scheme.

Emirati students confident of jobs despite downturn

Saturday, 04 July 2009

Some UAE private schools may start on time - paper

Education
Private schools that follow ministry curriculum will need to delay term start.

Some UAE private schools may start on time - paper

Friday, 03 July 2009

UAE schools to extend hours amid late start - paper

Education
Classes in gov't schools for '09-10 have been postponed until after holy Ramadan.

UAE schools to extend hours amid late start - paper

Thursday, 02 July 2009

Enrolment figures up despite UAE exodus fear - GEMS

Education
EXCLUSIVE: Education major says pupil numbers for next term are up 5-12% on 2008.

Enrolment figures up despite UAE exodus fear - GEMS

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

20 Dubai schools still failing to make the grade

Education
Inspectors upgrade just two of 22 failing schools in emirate following new checks.

20 Dubai schools still failing to make the grade

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Several Bahrain schools failing pupils

Education
No schools achieve high rating, while in Abu Dhabi maths and science lessons to be taught in English.

Several Bahrain schools failing pupils

Monday, 29 June 2009

Abu Dhabi to increase school day for pupils

Education
From start of new term, government high schools will extend their day by 90 minutes.

Abu Dhabi to increase school day for pupils

Monday, 22 June 2009

40% surge in Saudi applications to UK universities

Education
Fears that some students may not begin studies on time after delay to visa process.

40% surge in Saudi applications to UK universities

Sunday, 21 June 2009

Bahrain private schools free to start term before Eid

Education
Ministry of Education says private schools free to control their academic calendar.

Bahrain private schools free to start term before Eid

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Minister admits many UAE schools lack basic facilities

Education
Education minister promises public schools more canteens and shaded playgrounds.

Minister admits many UAE schools lack basic facilities

Monday, 15 June 2009

Masdar to promote green initiatives in UAE schools

Education
Education officials team up with firm to bring renewable energy to the classroom.

Masdar to promote green initiatives in UAE schools

Qatar strategy to improve education system

Education
Report says nation must improve education to move away from a gas-reliant economy.

Qatar strategy to improve education system

Tuesday, 09 June 2009

RERA plans rental index for schools

Education
Joint initiative with education chiefs aims to prevent unjustified hikes in school fees in Dubai.

RERA plans rental index for schools
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