The Conservation Team at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised 14 visits to government schools in Dubai as part of its annual participation in the Marhaba Madrasati (Welcome my School) initiative, organised by Dubai Education Zone during the new academic year. The visits are part of DEWA’s efforts to establish a culture of responsible use of resources […]
Think that speeding up your website isn’t important? Think again. Consider these statistics from a Forrester Consulting study: 47% of consumers expect a web page to load in two seconds or less. 40% of consumers will wait no more than three seconds for a web page to render before abandoning the site. 52% of online […]
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has been ranked as the #1 and best university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for employability in the QS Graduate World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, highlighting the success of the university’s efforts to bridge the gap between academic study and employment. AUD […]
Peter Tabichi, a Kenyan science teacher and winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019, started his whirlwind tour of the United States by meeting President Trump in the White House. Yesterday he also met with leaders of the World Bank and today he will be granted the honour of opening the United States […]
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) staged a dazzling display of cross-cultural talent in a thrilling competition showcasing dance performances from the world of K-pop. Representing the origins of what is now a worldwide phenomenon, the event was attended by the Consul General of the Republic of South Korea, His Excellency Chun Yong-Wook, who paid tributes to […]
For every parent, the moment their child is accepted onto their dream course at their first choice University is a time of great pride and excitement for the future. What is perhaps not talked about so often, is how UAE parents can prepare themselves as well as their son or daughter for what living abroad […]
British Council, the United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, has launched Primary Plus, its new English course for children aged 6-11 years old. The experiential programme helps develop children’s confidence in communicating in English as well as important 21st Century life skills like creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and leadership. According […]
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced the return of its eagerly-contested Chevron Readers’ Cup, which gives students the chance to compete against other schools to in a series of heats, with those with the best knowledge of the selected books going through to the grand finale at the Festival. The competition is open […]
It was a day of celebration as fifteen outstanding students of GEMS Wellington International School received Scholarships Awards. The scholarships were rewarded for the student’s achievements, consistent hard work and conscientious dedication. This prestigious group of young leaders were awarded in the glorious presence of Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors […]
Spread across 8,000 square metres in Dubai Investments House and touted as the first university in Dubai Investment Park (DIP), University of Balamand Dubai (UOBD) welcomed new students with a tailored orientation, early September 2019. As part of UOBD’s 2nd academic year orientation, a campus tour and insights into new majors offered at the university […]
