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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

On Monday afternoon, large numbers of security forces set up roadblocks in a bid to contain the counter-protests.

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.

The two sides signed several agreements to implement double taxation and the Cultural and Technical Cooperation Program 2022-2025.

A publication aims to explore trends and critical factors for future success in an autonomous higher education system in Saudi Arabia.

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 exports, Erdogan added, have now reached 217 countries and regions around the world.

NEMA Holding to establish academic arm, NEMA Education.

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 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...

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.

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...

The bank will distribute RSA Middle East's insurance products.

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...

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...

Women from different countries across the Arab world face different challenges based on their situations, Kuwaiti Princess Sheikha Intisar tells TRENDS in an interview.

Lebanon is grappling with an education "emergency," a United Nations official said, as years of economic collapse weigh heavily on students and teachers.

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.

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...

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...

The World Bank (WB) announced that it would support the higher education sector in Iraq with an amount of $5 million.

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.

Weekly storytelling events are one of the last affordable pleasures in Lebanon, where a crashing local currency has rendered books something of a luxury.

The Director-General of ICESCO Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik met with Ambassador of Qatar to Morocco Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer

The investment spans several sectors including e-commerce, financial technology, education and transportation

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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.

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).

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".

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.

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.

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...

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 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.

Acquisition aimed at diversifying Emirates Stallions' business.

The factors that draw students to the US include the learning environment, a global perspective, and better employment prospects.

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...

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.

Omani sailor Ahmed bin Majid has been added to the list of world’s influential personalities on his 600th birth anniversary by UNESCO.

The Pakistani activist shared images of the ceremony on social media.

The two countries discussed ways of enhancing educational, academic, and research cooperation.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia lead the GCC countries when it comes to spending on education.