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 Strategic research partnerships advance regional healthcare innovation and strengthen academic ties between the UAE and UK
Dubai-UAE. 04 November 2025: The University of Birmingham’s Institute of Advanced Studies is deepening its commitment towards the UAE through a series of research collaborations with leading partners in the UAE.
The Institute is supporting five projects , all co-developed by researchers at the ......read more
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 Participants of the Pink October Fitness Challenge at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, joined by SUAD's new mascot, Foxy, on 23rd October
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 October 2025: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) hosted the Pink October Fitness Challenge on 23 October, promoting health, inclusion, and community spirit while raising awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection. The challenge brought together 111 ......read more
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Twelve Brighton College educators across the three schools join the inaugural cohort
The initiative reflects Brighton’s commitment to the UAE’s Education 33 strategy, promoting Arabic as a language of choice and deepening links to Emirati culture and values
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 27 October 2025: Brighton Colleges in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, operated by Bloom Education, are proud to be the first ......read more
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 Key Sharjah entities formalize collaboration with Cambridge Forum and Global Education Lab for students, faculty, startups and industry
Sharjah, UAE, 23 October 2025 — American University of Sharjah (AUS) concluded a high-level Community Connect trip to Cambridge and London with a series of strategic alliances and agreements signed in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of ......read more
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 The only school from the UAE and Middle East honoured at this year's global celebration of British educational excellence
United Arab Emirates, Al Ain, 20 October 2025: Brighton College Al Ain is thrilled to announce that it has been named 'British International School of the Year' at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025, one of the UK's most respected education accolades, celebrating excellence ......read more
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 Collaboration provides AUS students with ERP training, international certification, software access and structured industry internships
Sharjah, UAE, 9 October 2025 — At American University of Sharjah (AUS), innovation doesn't wait until graduation. Each year, senior engineering students step into the role of problem-solvers, taking on some of the UAE's most pressing challenges through the Senior Design Projects ......read more
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2,000-student campus to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and the US High School Diploma
School set to open in time for 2026-2027 academic year
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: 7 October 2025: Arada has awarded the main construction contract for the second school at Aljada, the AED35 billion mixed-use megaproject in Sharjah. Valued at AED128 million, the contract to build Raffles World Academy, Aljada was ......read more
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 Exploring ocean futures, decarbonisation and AI
The open-to-all event welcomes policymakers, academics, industry leaders, NGOs, and students for critical discussions on maritime innovation and governance
Register here: https://sorbonne.ae/events/ocean-futures
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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6th October 2025: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental ......read more
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 The Forum empowered young people to navigate careers with resilience, creativity, and purpose, leaving them with key lessons in leadership, adaptability, and the value of practical guidance
In partnership with YOUth Connect Hub, supporting the UAE Vision 2031 ambition to drive innovation and nurture future generations
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2nd October 2025: The future of work took centre stage at Brighton College Abu ......read more
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 Their project Shaheen gives drones the ability to detect people in the desert and send their precise location to search and rescue teams
Sharjah, UAE, September 22nd, 2025— When someone goes missing in the desert, every minute can mean the difference between life and death. That urgency inspired a group of American University of Sharjah (AUS) students to develop Shaheen, a senior design project that equips drones with the ......read more
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 Highest number of Grade 9s in the College’s history
One in four results (25%) achieved at the top Grade 9
45% of all results awarded at Grades 9-8
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 21st August, 2025: Brighton College Dubai is thrilled to announce record GCSE results, with this year’s cohort achieving the highest number of Grade 9s in the College’s history.
For the fifth consecutive year, pupils have ......read more
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 Outstanding results at Repton Abu Dhabi with 85% of students awarded A*–B (9–6), whilst 66% achieved 9–7 (A*–A) grades and 48% awarded grade 9–8 (A*)
Repton Al Barsha achieved excellent results with 73% of students awarded A*– B (9–6), whilst 55% achieved 9–7 (A*–A) grades and 38% awarded grade 9–8 (A*)
Repton Dubai obtained outstanding scores for the ......read more
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 Record number of A* grades, almost double last year’s
An impressive 52% of pupils achieve grades at A*–A
A remarkable 80% of pupils secured grades A*–B
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 14th August 2025: Brighton College Dubai proudly celebrates a record number of A* grades, including the largest number to date of pupils achieving three A* grades – a testament to the academic excellence ......read more
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 Second cohort of IB MYP Certificate Candidates achieves an average point score of 44 – significantly above the world average of 37.71
School records its first-ever bilingual MYP Certificate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2nd, 2025: Bloom World Academy (BWA) proudly celebrates the outstanding success of its second cohort of International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) Certificate Candidates.
The group achieved an ......read more
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Collaboration builds on success of initial screenings made available in two schools
33 percent of students screened found in need of vision correction and consultations
Initiative now being expanded to benefit even more GEMS students and their families
Dubai, UAE – July 14, 2025: Titan Eye+, a leading eyewear and vision care brand by TATA group, is expanding its collaboration with GEMS Rewards, the rewards programme of GEMS ......read more
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The MoU, signed at World Utility Congress at ADNEC, expands the partnership through joint research, internships, seminars and knowledge-sharing initiatives
United Arab Emirates- Abu Dhabi, 2 July 2025 – Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) and Électricité de France (EDF), one of the world's largest electricity producers and Europe's leading renewable energy provider, have entered into a strategic partnership ......read more
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GEMS School Management offers a comprehensive ‘school-in-a-box’ solution for K-12 education
New service will build and operate exceptional schools for school groups, governments, investors, and developers
GSM introduces its proprietary ASPIRE model to enable rapid, turnkey school delivery around the world
Backed by GEMS Education’s 65+ years of global expertise and successful outcomes in running high-performing ......read more
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 United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 20 June 2025; Repton Dubai is delighted to announce a major campus redevelopment that will transform the student experience and set a new benchmark for education in the region. The transformational campus upgrade is designed to elevate every aspect of school life. Every corner of the school is being thoughtfully reimagined to support world-class learning, creativity, and wellbeing.
The new masterplan includes the ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 19 June 2025 - The Future Skills Academy, one of the pioneering initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Coursera, has recorded significant engagement and promising results in its first phase. This marks a strong start towards its mission to empower Arab learners with future-ready job market skills.
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Abu Dhabi, June 18, 2025: In a significant milestone towards enhancing Arabic reading proficiency among native students, Arabic Scale - known as ‘Miqyas Al Dhad’ has successfully concluded the final phase of its comprehensive field survey. This achievement paves the way for the official launch of the Arabic reading scale in the third quarter of this year, following an intensive research effort grounded in advanced scientific ......read more
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 Sharjah, UAE, 17 June 2025 – The College of Engineering (CEN) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) has received renewed accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) for 10 of its graduate programs through October 31, 2031.
The CAA is responsible for licensing higher education institutions and evaluating their academic programs for ......read more
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 Role of digital transformation in advancing the growth of tourism sector highlighted
Abu Dhabi, 11 June 2025:
H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, took part in a panel session titled “Beyond Borders: The Role of Tourism in Economic Growth and Human Connection,” held during Investopia Global – Mediterranean in Cyprus. The session also featured the participation ......read more
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 The acquisition enhances ISP’s school portfolio in the Middle East, with 11 schools across Qatar and the UAE
Dubai, UAE 10 June 2025: International Schools Partnership (iSP) has acquired Smart Vision School, an inclusive, family-oriented school in Al Barsha, Dubai. This strategic acquisition underscores ISP's commitment to ongoing investment in the education sector within the region, fuelling significant portfolio growth to 11 ......read more
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 Dubai – May 28th , 2025: Alpen Capital’s latest education industry report for the GCC forecasts the number of students in the region to grow by 1.5 million to reach 15.5 million by 2029. Within this, the K-12 segment is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% between 2024 – 2029 to reach 12.9 million.
Alpen Capital, a UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, launched its latest GCC Education ......read more
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 Six students from Repton Al Barsha's Swim Team achieved the prestigious U11 Girls Overall Winner at the World School Swimming Championship 2025, representing UAE on the international stage
Dubai, United Arab Emirates,29 May 2025: Repton Al Barsha, a leading school in Dubai offering exceptional British education, proudly announces the remarkable achievements of its students, who have recently excelled in both international swimming ......read more
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Ajman, UAE – Habitat School, Al Jurf is proud to announce the outstanding academic results of its students in the Grade 10 CBSE Board Examinations for the academic year 2024–2025. With a 100% pass rate and an impressive school average of 80.09%, this year's results reflect the school’s consistent pursuit of academic excellence.
A total of 256 students appeared for the examination. Among them, 54 students scored above ......read more
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 Aden, Yemen - 12 May 2025: The British Council, in partnership with New Horizon, is proud to announce the launch of computer-delivered IELTS in Yemen, marking the return of world-class English language testing in the country for the first time since 2015. This milestone ensures that students and professionals in Yemen can access secure, internationally recognised English language assessments, enabling them to pursue education and career ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE – Ducab Metals Business (DMB), a leading provider of high-quality copper and aluminium solutions, participates in the 49th edition of Middle East Energy (MEE) in Dubai, where the company showcases its advanced manufacturing capabilities that support the region's electrification. DMB drives the region’s progress with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that boost efficiency and strengthen critical industries. DMB's ......read more
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 UE Dubai Introduces BSc Sport & Event Management Degree in Response to the Middle East’s Growing Sports Industry
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 07 April 2025: The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is excited to announce the launch of several new academic programmes at its Dubai campus, set to commence in September 2025. These programmes are meticulously designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge essential ......read more
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 Three pupils shine with world, regional, and national top marks, including Rudayna Yassin, who achieved a world top score a year early
The press release is attached for your consideration.
Left to right: Ian Wilson, Futures Counsellor and Exams Officer at Brighton College Dubai; Arvand Zare, Year 13 pupil; Adam Jama, Senior Regional Manager, Pearson Edexcel; Jane Clewlow, Head of Senior School at Brighton College ......read more
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 Ajman, UAE – North Gate British School (NGBS) has been honored with the esteemed Ajman Agricultural Award from the Ajman Municipality, recognizing the school’s outstanding efforts in sustainability and organic planting initiatives.
This achievement highlights NGBS’s commitment to integrating environmental responsibility into student learning. Through the Organic Planting Program, students have actively engaged in hands-on ......read more
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 New Al Shamkha Branch Supports UAE’s ‘Year of the Community’ and Deepens Arabic and Islamic Education
4 March 2025; Abu Dhabi, UAE – British Orchard Nursery (BON), the UAE’s leading early childhood education provider, has opened its fifth branch in Abu Dhabi, located in Al Shamkha. With this expansion, BON now operates 36 branches across the UAE and the UK, continuing its mission of providing high-quality ......read more
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 Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 March 2025: Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, a leading school in Abu Dhabi and part of Aldar Education, continues to set new benchmarks in academic and sporting excellence. With record- breaking GCSE and A-Level results alongside outstanding sporting achievements, the school reinforces its commitment to a holistic approach to education, nurturing students in academics, athletics, and personal development.
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 Ajman, UAE – Habitat Schools, the largest Indian curriculum school group in Ajman, has been recognized as a leader in digital education, receiving the Coding & AI Trailblazer Award at the World Digital Fest Summit held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, on 30th January 2025. This accolade highlights Habitat’s commitment to pioneering innovation in coding and artificial intelligence education.
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 Prep school pupils delivered passionate speeches on pivotal themes of sustainability, innovation, and creativity
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 20 January 2025: Brighton College Dubai proudly hosted its first-ever TEDxBrighton College Dubai Youth event, “Bright Ideas for a Bright Future,” on 16th January. Held at the school campus, this inspiring event featured stand-out presentations by talented Prep school pupils, ......read more
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 Sharjah, UAE, January 16, 2025 – American University of Sharjah (AUS), a globally recognized hub for academic excellence and cultural diversity, invites outstanding international students to apply for the President's Scholarship for Fall 2025. Open to applicants who have completed their secondary education outside the UAE, this scholarship provides talented students with the opportunity to join a dynamic academic community ......read more
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 Abu Dhabi, 2 January 2025: The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has announced its achievements in 2024, recording a 131 per cent increase in student enrollment for the 2024–2025 academic year, effectively doubling its student body.
The college also celebrated a 100 per cent employment rate among its graduates, underscoring the success of its programs in preparing educators for meaningful careers. Further enhancing its ......read more
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 United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 23rd December 2024: Brighton College Dubai is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the prestigious TIMSS 2023 (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), a global benchmark for academic excellence in Mathematics and Science. This achievement solidifies the College's commitment to delivering exceptional education and reinforces its position as one of the top-performing school groups ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 18 December 2024: Equipped with the latest technologies, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library seeks to offer a global model in the preservation of rare manuscripts, collectibles, national archives, and cultural heritage through the Restoration Centre. This centre has contributed to the restoration of more than 500 rare pieces to date.
Under the sponsorship of Etisalat by e&, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library has ......read more
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 United Arab Emirates, Dubai, December 5th, 2024: St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies is accepting applications for aspiring medical students from the GCC region for its January 2025 intake. SGU offers rolling admissions across three intakes—January, April, and August—at its campus in Grenada, giving students the flexibility to choose a start date that best suits their personal and academic ......read more
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 35 Students Recognised for Exceptional Academic Achievements Across GCSE, AS, and A Level Examinations
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 December 2024: Repton School Dubai proudly celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of 35 students who have been honoured with prestigious awards for their remarkable performance in the Pearson Edexcel examinations. Among them, 2 students received the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards, while 33 students ......read more
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 United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 12th November 2024: Brighton College Dubai proudly celebrated its historic first-ever team gold in any sport at the 8th British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) Golf Championship, held on 5th November at Arabian Ranches Golf Club.
The winning team—comprising Riccardo Bianchi, Oliver Timlin, Ralif Nuretdinov, Samaira Choudry, Arthur Wilson, Wilf Clewlow, Thomas Wylie, Harry O'Brien, Isaac Epringham, ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE - 5th November 2024 – The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), recognized as the highest-ranked Australian university in the region, proudly held its 2024 graduation ceremonies on 29 and 30 October at the Hotel Grand Hyatt Dubai. This momentous event celebrated the academic achievements of the Class of 2024, underscoring UOWD's unwavering commitment to excellence in higher education and leadership development within the ......read more
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Dubai-UAE, 7 November 2024: Experts from the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN) are delivering a series of events at the upcoming COP29 global climate change summit in Azerbaijan – aiming to tackle issues including youth engagement, water security, climate finance, and urban planning.
The workshops in Baku will take place across the summit, which runs from 11 to 22 November – featuring expert contributions from the ......read more
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 Highlights include the inaugural Dubai International Library Conference 2024, from November 15 - 17.
The Library participates in the 35th Arab Federation for Libraries & Information Conference in Muscat
Dostoevsky Days will bring together leading critics, academics, and specialists in Russian literature.
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 The winning team will present their solutions at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024.
Packaging for Sustainability Symposium is a flagship event within the broader Packaging for Sustainability Programme.
The Programme focuses on research, design, and cross-industry collaboration.
Heriot-Watt University Dubai, inpartnership with Dubai Humanitarian, the largest humanitarian hub in the world, announced the winners of a Packaging ......read more
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 Team UAE Makes History with Silver Medal and Multiple Awards at the Olympics of Robotics in Athens, Cementing the Nation’s Rising Dominance in STEM and Technological Innovation
Date: Dubai, UAE; October 7, 2024
The UAE has made history by winning the 2nd position in First Global Challenge (FGC) – billed as the Olympics of Robotics – among 193 countries in Athens, Greece!
For the first time since its inception, the ......read more
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 Saudi Arabia Leads with 103 Submissions, Followed by Egypt with 17 and the UAE with 16, Among 154 Research Papers from 11 Arab Nations
Dubai, UAE, 27 September 2024: As part of its ongoing mission to encourage educational research across the Arab world and to spotlight exemplary educational practices that drive the advancement of the learning process, the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences ......read more
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 UE Dubai launches its inaugural bachelor's programmes in Business and Management Studies, and Digital Business and Data Science
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 26 September 2024: University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Dubai (UE Dubai) is excited to welcome its first cohort of bachelor's degree students, marking a significant milestone for the university.
This week, UE Dubai expects to welcome over 100 new students from a range ......read more
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 By Rebecca O’Sullivan, National Manager, Education Training & Employment Australia (ETEA)
Melbourne, Australia, Dubai, UAE, 17 September 2024: As organizations and companies in the Middle East look to make their mark on the global stage, the importance of equipping their employees with skills that are recognized worldwide is more crucial than ever.
Imagine a workplace where every team member is equipped with knowledge and skills ......read more
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