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Women’s perspectives: Key to problem-solving
As the Director of Admissions and Operations for Georgetown University's Executive MBA Dubai Program, Lara Dajani champions empowering women and bridging cultures.
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Saudi handshake fuels hope for energy-hit Europe
Mohammed bin Salman's recent Europe visit after US President Joe Biden’s trip to Jeddah suggests that KSA wants to diversify its partners amidst global uncertainties, say experts. -
Jordan, Greece discuss cooperation in construction, energy, agriculture
The two sides signed several agreements to implement double taxation and the Cultural and Technical Cooperation Program 2022-2025. -
‘Autonomous universities offer advantages for Saudi Arabia’
A publication aims to explore trends and critical factors for future success in an autonomous higher education system in Saudi Arabia. -
Kuwait awarded nearly $6 billion worth of tenders in 2021
The Central Agency for Public Tenders of Kuwait (CAPT) has awarded 235 tenders worth $5.9 billion in 2021. Secretary-General of CAPT Usama Al-Duaij told Kuwaiti media that the number of the awarded tenders has been mounting on an annual basis, but due to the impact of coronavirus pandemic, only 98... -
Turkish share of global exports reaches 1 percent: Erdogan
Turkish exports, Erdogan added, have now reached 217 countries and regions around the world. -
ADU Holding rebranded NEMA
NEMA Holding to establish academic arm, NEMA Education. -
Financial inclusion enables access to health, education: Study
The study stresses the need for digitally delivered financial inclusion; and for using this as a platform to distribute health and education services to the masses. -
Jordan, UAE review cooperation in improving quality higher education
Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discussed exchanging expertise between them, especially in the field of accreditation and quality assurance in higher education institutions. The meeting was held between Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI) president Thafer Assaraira, and Education and Technology Sciences attaché... -
Iran signs multiple trade deals with Oman during president’s visit
A delegation of 50 Iranian businessmen travelled to Oman last week, with Iran's minister for roads and urban development announcing plans for a joint shipping line and tourist flights. -
UAE unveils major structural change in educational system; appoints new ministers
Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new major restructuring of the education system in the UAE, and directed the establishing of institutions supporting the development of the sector. Sheikh... -
Emirates NBD, RSA sign agreement
The bank will distribute RSA Middle East's insurance products. -
Australian businesses in UAE grew six fold since 2004: Governor General
Australian businesses in the UAE grew six fold and the number of Australians in the Emirates nearly four fold since the country’s diplomatic mission was opened in 2004, Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley said. "Australia had a diplomatic presence in the UAE since 2004. Since then, until 2022, diplomatic relationship has... -
Quality education could add $2.54 trillion to global economy
A worldwide improvement in students’ capacity for problem-solving to the average level of today’s top 10 scoring countries could add an additional $2.54 trillion to the global economy, World Economic Forum (WEF) said in its latest report. The compound effects of the pandemic, pre-existing inequalities, and the rapid technological change... -
Empowering women with brands, drama therapy
Women from different countries across the Arab world face different challenges based on their situations, Kuwaiti Princess Sheikha Intisar tells TRENDS in an interview. -
Education in Lebanon is in crisis because country is in crisis: UN
Lebanon is grappling with an education "emergency," a United Nations official said, as years of economic collapse weigh heavily on students and teachers. -
Palestinians in Gaza give up higher studies for Israeli wages
Gaza, a Palestinian territory of some 2.3 million people under Israeli-blockade since 2007, suffers from an unemployment rate above 50 percent, where even those with post-graduate degrees can struggle to get by. -
UAE and Latvia launch economic cooperation program in six sectors
The UAE and Latvia have agreed on a six-track economic cooperation program covering trade and investment, innovation and advanced technology, transportation and logistics, agriculture, food, education and science during the 2nd Joint Economic Committee (JEC) session held in Dubai. These programs will be designed to achieve higher levels of prosperous... -
Inflation pinches GCC consumers’ pockets
The wave of inflation continues to put pressure on consumers not just in the United States, Europe, and the Arab world, but also in the Gulf region. Economies in the Middle East are exposed to the global price fluctuations because of heavy import dependence. Localized factors like rental deflation and... -
World Bank to support Iraq higher education with $5m
The World Bank (WB) announced that it would support the higher education sector in Iraq with an amount of $5 million. -
Fewer Afghan women return to universities
Afghanistan's main universities reopened Saturday six months after the Taliban returned to power, but only a trickle of women returned to now-segregated classes. -
Lebanon turns to public libraries for entertainment as crisis drains joy
Weekly storytelling events are one of the last affordable pleasures in Lebanon, where a crashing local currency has rendered books something of a luxury. -
ICESCO to cooperate with Qatari institutions and authorities
The Director-General of ICESCO Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik met with Ambassador of Qatar to Morocco Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer -
Venture capital invests $548m in Saudi start-ups
The investment spans several sectors including e-commerce, financial technology, education and transportation -
Saudi sends 60,000 more metric tons of diesel to Yemen under SDRPY
Around 60,000 metric tons of diesel, which is the seventh shipment of the Saudi oil derivatives grant for Yemen, arrived in Aden, media reports said. The oil derivatives grant is provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemen under the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) to fuel the monthly... -
‘Skills Bahrain’ set for launch, expected to meet labor market demands
Tamkeen, a semi-autonomous Bahraini agency, has said that the “Skills Bahrain” initiative is all set to be launched in the country. "Skills Bahrain" is the first comprehensive national initiative aimed at establishing professional standards for vocations and professions in Bahrain. It meets the rising demand for qualified nationals across a range... -
Three-day ALESCO meet to discuss promotion of Arab integration
The Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) are likely to discuss strategic directions to establish a transitional phase for the ALECSO and the promotion of Arab integration at a three-day meeting, beginning Wednesday. The meeting will be held in the 116th session of ALECSO... -
Pandemic causing education losses globally: UNICEF
School closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic have caused "nearly insurmountable" losses in education among children around the world, UNICEF said on Monday. In many countries, in addition to depriving millions of children of the chance to acquire basic skills, these disruptions have affected students' mental health, put them at... -
Online learning booms in GCC during pandemic
"While online learning is a supplement to a broader educational experience, course enrollment statistics strongly imply that it is a vital aspect of professional growth for many, particularly busy professionals," Anthony Tattersall, VP of EMEA at Coursera, tells TRENDS. -
UAE hosts a conference of Arab ministers of higher education
The UAE is hosting the 19th Conference of Arab Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which is organized by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). -
MoHAP of UAE and Bayer to launch a new initiative “STEPS”
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayer Middle East to launch a new educational initiative "STEPS". -
Saudi Fund invests in education, road projects in Lanka
The Saudi Fund for Development is investing USD60 million to develop the infrastructure of the transport sector to reduce death and injury rates resulting from traffic accidents. -
Abu Dhabi National Aquarium is the largest in Mideast
An estimated one million people a year are expected to visit the aquarium housing marine animals in ten distinct habitats under the supervision of marine life experts. -
AFZ registers 349 new companies in Q3 2021
The results of the operational performance analysis also reflect the Free Zone’s distinct position in the emirate's export and re-export landscape, as it contributed 36 percent to the total export and re-export activities during the first nine months of 2021. It is also due to the logistic advantages and strategic... -
Jordan eyes investments with ICT growth
Investment opportunities also exist in IT solutions for Jordan's financial sector and enterprise solutions and emerging applications. In addition, Jordan is experiencing an influx of investment to develop software-dependent sectors such as transportation, tourism, energy, and water, the Jordanian minister adds. -
Germany gives €21 million to support Palestinian refugees
Germany will provide €15 million to ensure that 50,000 Palestinian refugee children in Gaza and 46,000 in the West Bank have continued access to learning in UNRWA schools. -
Emirates Stallions acquires stake in WFC
Acquisition aimed at diversifying Emirates Stallions' business. -
Mena students in US are a changing demographic
The factors that draw students to the US include the learning environment, a global perspective, and better employment prospects. -
Qatar and Egypt sign pacts to supply Gaza fuel and building materials: Minister
Qatar and Egypt have signed agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials for Gaza Strip, Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi said. He said these cooperative efforts would contribute to improving living conditions in the occupied territory. Al Muraiikhi stressed the importance of... -
UAE and Brazil discuss ties, sign several agreements
The discussions took place between Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro at Expo 2020 on Saturday. The meeting saw the signing of several agreements and MoUs between the two sides. -
UNESCO honors Omani navigator Amhed Bin Majid
Omani sailor Ahmed bin Majid has been added to the list of world’s influential personalities on his 600th birth anniversary by UNESCO. -
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai gets married
The Pakistani activist shared images of the ceremony on social media. -
Saudi Arabia, UK discuss education cooperation
The two countries discussed ways of enhancing educational, academic, and research cooperation. -
Qatar, Saudi Arabia lead GCC in education spend
Qatar and Saudi Arabia lead the GCC countries when it comes to spending on education. -
R&D in Arab world: Challenges and successes
Raging political crises across the region have negatively impacted the economies of several countries. Consequently, spending on research has barely increased since 2014. -
More UAE women take up STEM courses
The Emirati women's share in online enrollments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics rises to 42 percent in 2021 from 38 percent in 2019. -
Saudi Arabia reaches out to France for stronger economic ties
The move aims to further enhance bilateral investment relations by making use of the opportunities offered by Saudi Vision 2030. -
Covid-19 drives e-learning in GCC
There has been a massive growth in content creation and learners' demand in last two years as the pandemic puts focus the importance of e-learning in the region. -
John Ireland new Amanat CFO
John will assume Amer Jeambey’ s role at the company. -
Saudi institute invests $500,000 to research farming in space
The equity investment was reportedly a part of Interstellar Lab's latest $3-million seed round. -
Lebanon’s ‘new poor’ pull children out of private school
Since 2019, Lebanon's financial meltdown, one on the planet's worst since the 1850s, has decimated the country's middle class