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Mubadala invests in Avanse
Avanse is education-focused non-banking financial company.
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Iraq to hold first provincial elections in a decade on Nov 6
The provincial councils, created by the 2005 constitution following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, carry relatively significant power in federal Iraq, including allocating the budgets for health, transport and education. -
Conflict may get us before climate, warns Professor Rangan
A multi-plural world that embraces diversity and contradictions is crucial for peaceful coexistence free of conflicts, Prof Subramanian Rangan of INSEAD tells TRENDS. -
UAE, Russia to enhance cooperation in economic, technology sectors
Moscow, Russia - The UAE and Russia have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of innovation, environment, and education to promote sustainable economic growth. This was decided during the 11th UAE-Russia Joint Committee meeting focusing on the economic and technology sectors. The meeting was held in the Russian capital,... -
In troubled Libya, young robotics fans see hope in hi-tech
Libya has seen more than a decade of stop-start conflict since a 2011 NATO-backed revolt toppled strongman Moamer Kadhafi, with myriad rival militias, foreign powers and multiple governments vying for influence. The country remains split between a supposedly interim government in the western capital, Tripoli, and another in the east... -
Empowering women open doors of possibility for communities to reach new heights: Sheikha Bodour
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) President was taking part in an event, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Business for a Sustainable Tomorrow," which is one of a series of events AUS is holding in celebration of International Women's Day under the theme "Embrace Equality." -
Healthcare, education key focus of MENA: Amanat CEO
The region will benefit from investment in training institutes for nursing and health professionals, Amanat Holding CEO Mohamed Hamade tells TRENDS during an interview. -
China’s students use ChatGPT for homework, learning English
Students are also using ChatGPT to bypass China's lucrative English language test prep industry, in which applicants learn thousands of words by rote with expensive tutors ahead of the exams needed to enter colleges in the United States, United Kingdom or Australia. "I didn't want to memorise word lists or... -
QFFD, EAA sign pacts to back education drive in Asia, Africa
Doha, Qatar-- In order to ensure education for children in the least developed countries of Asia and Africa, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) signed four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Senegal, Bangladesh, Liberia, and Burkina Faso. The four MoUs focus on opportunities to... -
Severe punishment for people behind poisoning, says Iran
Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said those behind the poisoning of schoolgirls in recent months should face "severe punishment", according to his website. In total, several hundred cases of gas poisoning have been reported in more than 52 schools across Iran since the end of November, according to an... -
Gulf boardrooms lag in gender diversity
The Middle East has made significant progress in advancing gender diversity in the workplace through measures such as generous parental leave policies and flexible working arrangements. While the progress is commendable, experts believe that there are still hurdles to overcome to ensure greater representation of women in executive and board... -
World sees rise in demand for quality medical schools
Global trends will always have an influence on medical education, and a good education will depend on a provider’s ability to fuse the traditional pillars of medical learning with the modern-day challenges faced in real-world situations – creating a well-round professional ready to step onto the frontline, she adds. -
Private sector has potential to support govts, global organisations, says UNICEF Director
“Large numbers of boys and girls being out of school since the pandemic, failing to resuming their education as quickly as we want is a huge issue for UNICEF. We want them in a journey from learning to earning as soon as possible so that they can have their bright... -
UAE tops globally in tertiary education
For the 12th year in a row, Switzerland leads the ranks on the Global Innovation Index. South Korea was the most innovative Asian country. -
Qatar pledges to support Afghan people in search for rights
Kabul, Afghanistan-- Qatar has renewed its pledge to Afghanistan to help the war-ravaged country in fields of education, development, politics, and economy. This was reiterated in a meeting between the visiting Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Resolution Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed... -
Right educational system crucial to help students become an active partners in shaping UAE’s future
“Increasing student competence in Arabic is a top priority; it's a crucial component of the UAE's national identity,” adds Sheikh Abdullah, who is also the Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council, while highlighting the importance of keeping the standard of education system high. -
UAE, Oman education ministers discuss cooperation in the sector
MUSCAT, OMAN - UAE Minister of Education Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi and Oman Minister of Education Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniyah discussed advancing the cooperation between the two countries in the education sector. The meeting was held in Muscat and aimed at boosting the coordination and cooperation... -
UAE takes part in Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union’s executive committee meetings
CAIRO, EGYPT - The UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Saturday took part in the 29th edition of the meetings of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union’s executive committee in Cairo. The UAE was represented by Naema Abdulrahman Al Mansouri, Head of the UAE Parliamentary Division at the... -
Top UN, NGO officials to meet over Taliban ban on women staff
"A meeting of Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) is scheduled later today to consult and discuss how to tackle this issue," Tapiwa Gomo, public information officer for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, told AFP. -
GCC vows more cooperation to boost education
The regional panel, during its fourth meeting in Riyadh, reviews the implementation of the strategic plan to improve educational institutions in the bloc and their needs. -
PwC report confirms assertions of TOP CEO Conference experts: Skills help women get more jobs across MENA
Young women in the MENA region are more likely to be in the workforce, while the GCC countries have seen advances in labor force participation, says the latest PwC report. -
Technology, sustainability sectors among the most booming and awarded ones across GCC, says expert
The three sectors help the regional economies grow and offer better life to people, Takreem founder Ricardo Karam tells TRENDS while discussing various topics, including awards -
Supporting India’s G20 presidency is a priority for UAE, says Minister
The UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the Gulf country is determined to forge a world where prosperity is commonplace. -
European Education Area to take EU-UAE learning cooperation to the next level, says top official
It will open opportunities for Emirati youth to study in European Union, further strengthening the existing people-to-people ties, adds Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission for “Promoting Our European Way of Life”, who was on an official trip to the UAE. -
Private school operator Taaleem’s IPO oversubscribed 18 times
Dubai, UAE---United Arab Emirates private school operator Taaleem Friday said it has set the price of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at AED3 per share ($0.8168), raising AED750 million ($204 million). Taaleem, which runs 26 premium schools in the UAE, will sell 250 million shares, equivalent to 25 percent of... -
ADIB, ADGM to support growth needs of Abu Dhabi financial community
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Islamic bank (ADIB) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will collaborate to support the growth needs of the financial community of Abu Dhabi. They signed an agreement under which the ADIB will provide clients with ADGM licensed managers for Sharia compliant banking services and... -
‘Culture is prerequisite for peace in the world’
A robust cultural and creative sector remains at the heart of the UAE’s growth strategy and to give it a further boost, the UAE has been rallying for the amplification of culture and arts education, she adds, while speaking at the fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum in Abu... -
21 Saudi Universities figure in Times Higher Education list
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The number of Saudi universities in the Times Classification of Specializations increased to 21 Saudi universities, compared to six universities in 2019, as per the latest edition of the ranking for the year 2023. Saudi universities are distinguished in 10 major disciplines out of the 11... -
Oman’s CPI inflation rate rises 2.4 percent in September
MUSCAT, OMAN - The inflation rate of Consumer Price Index in Oman reached 2.4 percent during September 2022. A monthly consumer price survey report by National Center for Statistics and Information said this. The report noted prices of education group increased by 5.1 percent, while prices of health group and... -
Algeria boosts English tuition in blow to colonists’ French
Language is a sensitive topic in the North African country, where French is still widely spoken six decades after independence that followed 132 years of colonial rule and a gruelling eight-year war." The French language is war booty, but English is the international language," President Abdelmadjid Tebboune told journalists in... -
Cultural policy vital for diversified economy, says UAE Minister
UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth participated in the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022, which took place in Mexico. -
Qatar launches Tatween platform for job localization in private sector
Qatar has launched a forum, Tatween Platform, on job localization in the private sector, with the participation of representatives of the regulators of priority sectors in the localization of jobs. Announcing the launch, labor minister Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh Al Marri said the sectors involved are services, tourism... -
Iraq invests in people, works on sustainable goals
The challenges facing Iraq today are the result of long accumulations that we are working to dismantle and our hope for the aspiration of our society, of which youth make up the bulk of it, towards adhering to and defending democracy, as a way of life and mechanisms for good... -
Arab youth prefer UAE over home country to live, work
Key attractions in the UAE include economy, secure environment, rewarding salary packages, a wide range of job opportunities, and the wise leadership, says a survey. -
Saudi Education Minister meets founder of edX platform in US
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh has met with the leaders of edX platform at Boston University in the United States. -
UN chief warns education becoming ‘great divider’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that unequal education was quickly dividing the planet as he sought to keep development on the agenda ahead of a week of diplomacy focused on global crises. The UN chief called a special summit on education a day before world leaders meet for the... -
High-level UAE economic delegation visits Georgia
A UAE economic delegation led by Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh visited Tbilisi, Georgia. -
UAE ranks 1st regionally in UNDP Human Development Report
The UAE has ranked 26th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2021/2022 Human Development Report, which is published annually by United Nations Development Program (UNDP). -
Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYUAD sign collaboration agreement in key areas
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Louvre Abu Dhabi and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) signed an MoU to collaborate in areas ranging from education, research, and talent development to performances and programmes. The MoU involves exchanges among faculty, staff, and students through programmes, events, and research projects; mutual access to institutional... -
Four Saudi universities among top 100 international universities
King Abdulaziz University achieved 4th place globally with 187 patents in one year. -
UAE to deepen collaboration with India in education sector
The UAE has agreed to deepen collaboration with India in the field of education, and in this regard the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to "widen the scope of those engagement." -
UNESCO recognizes Yanbu Industrial City as International Learning City
According to the Ministry of Education, the learning cities project is implemented in partnership between its Continuous Education Department and Yanbu Royal Commission. -
UAE approves code for education professionals
The UAE Ministry of Education has approved the Code of Conduct for professionals in the sector to set up clear, public ethical standards, rules and principles of conduct. -
Jordan PM refers to shared views in meeting with Kuwaiti minister
Prime Minister of Jordan Dr. Bisher Khasawneh met Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi, who is in the Kingdom to head his country's delegation in the 21st Amman International Book Fair. -
Saudi economy pins hope on female entrepreneurs
Saudi women, who had begun with small projects, are now creating startups and setting up factories, highlighting drastic change in business environment in the Kingdom. -
Jordan, GCC countries discuss higher education cooperation
Joint Jordan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) working group on the higher education held talks on cooperation and exchange of expertise at the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research headquarters in Amman. -
ENEC hosts top performing students from Al Dhafra region
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has hosted a recognition ceremony at the Barakah plant for top-performing students from the 11th and 12th grades in the Al Dhafra region. -
Saudi Arabia advances in education competitiveness index
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has progressed in the education, research, and innovation indicators per the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022 report, issued by the Global Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). -
UAE gave foreign aid worth $3.5bn, says MoFAIC
The UAE is providing sustainable humanitarian aid worldwide, underscoring its commitment to promote regional, global peace and prosperity. As per data issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the total value of foreign aid provided by the UAE from the start of 2021 to mid-August 2022... -
Jordan, Tunisia explore higher education cooperation
Jordan Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research Wajih Owais on Tuesday met Tunisian ambassador in Amman Khalid Suhaili to discuss cooperation in higher education between the two countries. -
Counter protests in Iraq as pro Sadr protestors occupy Parliament
On Monday afternoon, large numbers of security forces set up roadblocks in a bid to contain the counter-protests.