Dubai introduces strict new teacher rules for private schools, with KHDA guidelines on hiring, conduct, resignations, and safeguarding standards
Education
Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi’s Stern School of Business launches Executive MBA Program
The rigorous, 23-month part-time curriculum also includes two global residencies in New York City and Shanghai
Branded residences
UAE holiday, petrol price changes, tax update, Saudi property reforms, new Kuwait laws – 10 things you missed this week
From a new UAE holiday and petrol price changes to a significant tax update, Saudi property reforms and new Kuwait laws — here are 10 big Gulf business stories you may have missed this week
Dubai roads
Dubai RTA upgrades traffic at 27 schools, improving flow by up to 40 per cent
Dubai RTA completes traffic upgrades at 27 schools in summer 2025, boosting safety and parking by 90 per cent and improving traffic flow by up to 40 per cent
private schools
Cognita expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with 5 new school partnerships
Cognita Middle East expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar with five school partnerships, growing its regional network to 14 schools and 22,000 students
British curriculum
Taaleem opens DBS Mira with over 700 students across FS1 to Year 6
Located in Emaar’s Mira Oasis 2, it is the fifth Dubai British School and follows the successful launch of DBS Jumeira in August last year
Dubai Schools
Dubai to open 16 early childhood centres, six schools and three universities in 2025–26
Dubai adds 16 early childhood centres, six schools and three universities for 2025–26, expanding choice and reinforcing its global education hub status
Saudi schools
Saudi Arabia launches new school year with $986m projects and modern curriculum including AI, cybersecurity and tourism
Saudi Arabia begins new school year with SR3.7bn projects and updated curricula featuring AI, cybersecurity, tourism and more under Vision 2030
Dubai police
Dubai real estate boom, UAE education reform; Saudi property rules; Kuwait megaprojects – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate hits $17.3bn, UAE unveils AI school reforms, Saudi opens property to foreigners, Kuwait plans $32bn projects, and more GCC news
Back to School
Dubai Police unveil largest back-to-school safety plan for 2025–2026 with 250 patrols, drones and student ambassadors
Dubai Police roll out 250 patrols, drones and student ambassadors under the “School Security” initiative to safeguard the 2025–2026 academic year
Amanat Holdings
Amanat sells a Dubai-based education real estate for $123.35mn
It will generate a net cash return of $80mn, delivering an unlevered cash-on-cash multiple of 1.7x and an internal rate of return of 10%
GCSE exams
UAE GCSE results 2025: Record grades and 100% pass rates across top schools
UAE GCSE 2025 results revealed: some private schools report record grades, 100% pass rates and top achievements at Horizon, Repton, Aldar and Kent College
higher education
UAE unveils unified system to govern students’ practical training
The resolution aims to align higher education outcomes with labour market needs and ensure quality and effectiveness of training programmes
Dino Varkey
GEMS Education welcomes 1,700 new teachers in Dubai as Sunny Varkey declares 2025 a ‘turning point’
GEMS Education hires 1,700 new teachers in Dubai as Sunny Varkey calls 2025 a “turning point” for schools, learning innovation, and student success
Ministry of Education
UAE unveils major school reforms for 2025–2026: AI curriculum introduced, exams reduced
UAE launches first national AI curriculum, revamps student assessments, expands Arabic teaching, and opens nine new schools for the 2025–2026 academic year
Dubai Schools
Dubai RTA sets strict safety rules for school buses as new academic year begins
RTA calls for full compliance with health, safety, and traffic rules as thousands of students return to schools across Dubai
cybersecuirty
University of Dubai signs agreement with Tech Firm Technology
Parties intend to jointly promote educational programs, products, and services of both organisations in cybersecurity and digital resilience
