Archives for the ‘Education’ Category
  Schools consider e-learning due to H1N1-related closures»

Schools in Saudi Arabia are testing distance learning mediums lest they’re forced to shut down due to H1N1 cases, reports Arab News.

November 23, 2009

The big start»
Fancy becoming a CEO of your own company? Yeah, well, so does Kipp. Al Tamimi Investments is giving the UAE’s final year university students the chance of a lifetime.

October 12, 2009

Saudi’s “house of wisdom” opens»
The kingdom’s new university promises to offer an environment where young researchers – both men and women – can work together.

September 23, 2009

Back to school»
Much to the chagrin of students across the UAE, the Ministry of Education has clarified that schools that follow international curriculums are not obliged to postpone their academic year to the end of Ramadan.

August 19, 2009

Moderating chair»
King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah is establishing a chair to study Saudi Arabia's take on moderation.

July 29, 2009


Dubai: parents attend “silent” protest over tuition hike»
Parents of children enrolled in Dubai Modern High School met on Thursday to protest against the 90-110 percent fee hikes announced by GEMS this week. Who can blame them?

January 29, 2009


Banned for good»
In its latest bid to improve Saudi schools, the government has banned books that promote extremist views from libraries in the kingdom.

December 3, 2008