Dr. Sam Kherat, Dean of Graduate Studies, Research and Incubators at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), led the debate among delegates from prominent engineering and technology firms when he chaired the International VDI Conference on Sensors for Off-Highway Machines, held in Berlin recently. Bringing together industry leaders in this highly specialized field, the two-day conference focused […]
On 22nd August all students across the UAE and other GCC countries received their Pearson Edexcel International GCSE results, which were awarded using the new nine-point grading scale (9–1), introduced by the UK government to raise standards and recognise top-performing students. Making a decision from the outset to move to 9–1 grading, Pearson Edexcel have […]
Students from 16 GEMS Education schools have recorded another successful year of GCSE results after a round of challenging examinations. In 2019, GEMS schools hosted a record 2,800 students who sat over 17,700 IGSCE/GCSE examinations. Across the GEMS network, 357 students achieved the highest ‘9’ grade with 46 per cent of students achieved at least […]
Under the theme “HCT 4.0 – Employability and Beyond”, and in the attendance of approximately 1,200 faculty members and senior management, Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi, HCTPresident and CEO of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), inaugurated the HCT annual Forum 2019 at the HCT-Dubai Men’s campus. The Forum showcased the foundational pillars of HCT 4.0, with a focus on Up-skilling […]
Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are all providing augmented reality platforms for developers to build Apps. The next tech revolution is going to be powered by augmented reality, image-recognition and computer vision technology to convert the real world into content-rich, interactive experiences. Cyber Gear, the web and AI solutions company in Dubai has signed an agency […]
GEMS Education has gained an international sporting first achievement, off the back of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Rahhal Programme initiative, with the first UAE-based student to be accepted onto the trials for FIFA U17 World Cup Team Camp for girls in India. All India Football Federation (AIFF) scouted Theertha Satish, a grade […]
Homeschooling and online learning is a valuable learning experience, both for children as well as parents. Often, traditional brick and mortar classrooms are not adequately equipped to support certain learning or social challenges many students face. But how do families get the best out of learning from home for their children? Cody Claver, General Manager […]
If you haven’t started buying the required lunchboxes, backpacks, bottles and recycled stationery items for your kids as they head back to school, you’re in luck! TheGreenEcostore.com is offering up to 50% discount on a range of Eco-friendly products for school children. “If you’re starting to shop for back-to-school essentials now, don’t worry, there are […]
This August, students across Jordan received their first AS results from Pearson’s revised modular International A level suite. Pearson Edexcel International AS and A levels (IAS and IAL) differ from A levels as they have a flexible and modular structure. They maintain the rigorous standards of all Pearson Edexcel qualifications, and are comparable to the […]
GEMS Education students in the UAE celebrated this morning outstanding results achieved during the A-Level examinations. This year, GEMS students in the UAE have once again exceeded expectations. Nearly 600 students sat over 1700 A Level examinations. Across all GEMS school, 33% of entries achieved an A* or A grade. A particular highlight was Jumeirah […]
