Portfolio goes above 5,500 beds with new units in University of Tennessee (605 beds), University of North Texas (859), and University of Kentucky (649)
Education
Dubai
Taaleem acquires French language school LLFP to expand portfolio
The school has a capacity of 1,900 students and currently has 1300 students enrolled in its state-of-the-art campus in Meydan
India
India overtakes China as top sender of international students to the US in 15 years
India remained the largest source of international graduate (master’s and PhD level) students in the US for the second year
Abu Dhabi Department of Education
ADEK extends contract with Alef Education on current commercial terms
Will provide its innovative AI-led solutions to UAE government school students until the end of 2033
Artificial intelligence
Metaverse, AI, VR: Did overhype kill Web3?
The future of Web3 lies not in replacing existing systems but in complementing them
Golden visa
Ras Al Khaimah launches Golden Visa programme for school teachers: Report
The programme targets school principals, teachers and education leaders in Ras Al Khaimah’s schools
Bahrain
UAE announces major investment and transport strategies; Visa-free travel to Qatar, Golden Visas in Bahrain, Dubai targets $272bn real estate market – 10 things you missed this week
UAE strategies for transport, investment and real estate, Qatar tourism, Bahrain Golden Visas and more of the biggest stories this week
Ministry of Education
UAE announces major change to university admission requirements
UAE cancels Emirates Standardised Tests for Year 12 students as it changes university admission rules
Alef Education
Alef Education revenues reach $150mn for 9M 2024
Adjusted Net Profit before tax rises to $103.2 million; Adjusted EBITDA rises by 6% to reach $107.5 million
Dubai private schools
Dubai British Schools: Taaleem buys land and assets in Jumeirah Islands to expand education portfolio
Taaleem Holdings to take over location of Amity Early Learning Centre in Jumeirah Islands under Dubai British School brand
American University of Sharjah
American University of Sharjah wins Zoom Digital Campus Award
The award presentation took place at the Middle East’s technology exhibition, where Zoom executives presented the honour to AUS Chancellor Dr Tod Laursen, Executive Director of ICT and other members
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Dubai real estate supply; Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; $100m startup boost; Best Arab universities; Saudi expat job skill tests – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate supply, ‘World’s Best Airline’, $100m startup boost, Saudi expat job skills and more of the top news stories this week
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Revealed: Best 50 Arab universities; Saudi, Qatar and UAE institutions top list
The best universities in the Arab world have been named in prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds ranking
private school
Saudi Arabia launches unified electronic contract to register students in private schools
According to the new unified contract regulations, students who have failed to pay their fees will not be prevented from attending classes, as this is a basic right
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Alef Education enters KSA with its AI-powered solutions
Abu Dhabi company highlights impact of technology in education during the Learn KSA Conference; Saudi’s Knowledge Towers School adopts Its solutions
oman rain
Oman closes schools and announces remote work on October 15
Oman’s National Committee for Emergency Management orders closure of schools and workplaces amid heavy rainfall and adverse weather
affordable housing in dubai
Dubai Golden Visa for teachers; UAE announces new tax laws; Best areas for real estate investment; NEOM The Line update – 10 things you missed this week
Golden Visas, UAE tax laws, Dubai real estate investments, NEOM The Line updates and more of the biggest stories this week