.. to quality primary education. HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at an event at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York to raise awareness about the work of the Educate A Child programme which is designed to tackle the plight of 61mn out-of-school children around the world and those who are denied access to quality primary education. Addressing the gathering, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the...

.. need to develop modern educational tools for Arabic language by leveraging advanced technologies and communication methods that suit the younger generations and their interests. There is an urgent need to develop modern educational tools for Arabic language by leveraging advanced technologies and communication methods that suit the younger generations and their interests. This was affirmed...

.. The Ministry of Education has recently decreed that all international schools must teach Islamic civilization and Arabic language, as well as the history of the Kingdom and its geography, for at least one hour per week. The Ministry of Education has recently decreed that all international schools must teach Islamic civilization and Arabic language, as well as the history of the Kingdom...

.. with private higher education...

.. the Ministry of Education stated in a circular issued to all schools. Private girl schools must set aside special areas and institute a strict dress code for all its exercise classes, the Ministry of Education stated in a circular issued to all schools. “Private girl schools should set up appropriate places for this purpose and the fitness activities should match each age group. The...

UAE, Japan sign deal on educational ties The Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with four Japanese companies to further strengthen UAE-Japanese educational partnership and give the best academic options for students in the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with four Japanese...

.. quality as school education in the emirate noted limited improvements last year. The findings were announced following the completion of Dubai School Inspection Bureau's (DSIB) fifth cycle of school inspections. Most private schools in Dubai continue to remain below ‘good’ quality as school education in the emirate noted limited improvements last year. The findings were announced...

GCC investments in digital education programs rising Digital education programs being introduced to schools in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will have a positive long-term effect on students, says the regional president of Pearson, the world's leading education company. Digital education programs being introduced to schools in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will have a positive long-term...

.. Raised standards of education coupled with improved economic conditions and financial opportunities have resulted in women contributing significantly toward the growth and success of family businesses. The DWBC and PwC joint event was focused on the survey findings highlighting the state of family businesses in the region and how women play a critical role in growth of the same. Family...

Major Saudi firms in Forbes Top 500 list With the support of Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's minister for culture, youth and community development, Forbes Middle East hosted a prestigious event at Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, in recognition of The Top 500 Companies in the Arab World and The Top 100 Making an Impact. With the support of Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's...

.. expand its health and education services, housing and entertainment for the residents of Jubail and Ras Al-Khair industrial cities. Mayor Qifan and his delegation expressed their regard to what they have seen and considered the establishment of Jubail a ‘miracle’ and admirable city and later thanked Royal Commission for the warm reception and...

.. level of hospitality education. In this part of the world, it is true we might have some employees who come to us lacking that kind of education. However, it is a simple industry when you think of the jobs we do. There are some technicalities that you need to learn but a lot in service has to do with your personality, your desire to please people and really with your genuine approach. That...

.. the actual spending. Education, health care, and transport and infrastructure received higher budgetary allocations. The new budget’s objectives are in line with the Ninth Development Plan (2010-2014), which has allocated more than 50 percent of $ 390.0 billion for human resources development to transform productivity of the Kingdom’s labor force, address youth unemployment and reduce...

.. the Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Oil and Gas, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, and the Research Council, Sultan Qaboos University the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs . The Sultanate, through its experiences and the experiences of other countries, has realised the development-relating environmental...

.. institution of higher education in Oman, with 12,000 students studying a range of...

.. Manpower for Technical Education and Vocational Training, said that the agreements will train and rehabilitate job seekers for a period from 9 to 12 months. They will be provided with employment opportunities immediately after successful completion of the training. She pointed out that the ministry seeks to provide these training mingled with employment opportunities for job seekers. The...

.. includes academic and educational innovation workshops specialising in IP...

Saudi patent system set to fuel economy The wealth of nations comes from cutting edge research and development (R&D), technology, innovation and knowledge. The wealth of nations comes from cutting edge research and development (R&D), technology, innovation and knowledge. In the Saudi system, we desperately need to create university TTOs (Technology Transfer Offices) in every university, to...

.. at the Ministry of Education Theatre in Muscat recently. Omantel, the pioneer integrated telecom services provider in the Sultanate, has won four awards during International Workers Day celebrations held under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad al Said, Assistant Secretary-General of The Research Council for International Co-operation, at the Ministry of Education Theatre...

.. its business and education sectors visited Jeddah on Saturday for enhancing business relationship with their local counterparts. Invest Northern Ireland organized the visit, which was marked by one-to-one meetings between the businessmen of the two countries at the British consulate. A Northern Ireland delegation representing its business and education sectors visited Jeddah on Saturday...