Education
Unlock Community-Based School Opportunities with 'Frejuna' Initiative
Sara KhaledThe UAE Ministry of Education has opened registration for its "Freegna" community schools initiative, a program designed to help students discover tal...
Celebrating Exceptional Achievements in Islamic Studies
University of Sharjah announced the winners of its third Excellence in Islamic Studies Award (2024-2025), with two scholars sharing the prize: Profess...
Government Schools Conduct Comprehensive Assessment of Academic Support Plans for Students
Government schools across the UAE are conducting a comprehensive evaluation of their academic support programs, asking students, parents, and teachers...
Empowering Parents: New Policy Allows Students to Repeat the Academic Year
Abu Dhabi's Department of Education and Knowledge now allows parents to formally request that their child repeat a school year if they believe it serv...
Student Favorite Biryani Dominates School Cafeteria Fare, Balaliit and Jibab Also in High Demand
School cafeterias across the UAE have undergone a major transformation this academic year, introducing traditional Emirati dishes alongside healthy op...
Education Ministry Unveils Student-Centric Service Model, Empowering Families
The UAE's Ministry of Education is putting students and parents at the center of its digital transformation efforts. The ministry is building a compre...
Transforming School Surveillance: From Deterrence to Discipline, Prioritizing Prevention over Punishment
Security cameras have become standard in schools across the region, monitoring hallways, courtyards, and entrances to protect students and staff. But...
Khalifa University Explores AI's Transformative Role in Revolutionizing Education
Khalifa University wrapped up its two-day AI Future Summit focused on transforming higher education. The event brought together policymakers, universi...
Thousands of 4th-11th Graders Take Standardized Competency Exam in 3 Core Subjects on Monday
Students in grades 4 through 11 across UAE government schools will take mandatory standardized competency tests starting Monday, September 29, through...
Ministry of Education Explores Student Experiences with Artificial Intelligence
The UAE's Ministry of Education has launched a digital survey asking students in grades 5-12 about their experiences with AI tools in education. The 1...
Dubai Elevates Higher Education through Strategic Partnership
Dubai has signed a major partnership to strengthen its position as a global education hub. The Dubai Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, both part...
Emirati Students Complete Training at Japan's International Center
Twenty-one Emirati students just wrapped up an eight-week training program at top Japanese companies and research institutes, gaining hands-on experie...
Mohammed bin Zayed University Hosts the 3rd Edition of the Innovative 'MYLES' Initiative
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence hosted the third edition of the "Miles" initiative, bringing together young Emiratis and s...
Digital Form Empowers Students and Parents to Anonymously Report Incidents and Unacceptable Behaviors
Government schools have launched a new digital reporting system that lets students and parents confidentially report incidents, safety concerns, and m...
American University of Sharjah Student Project Earns Global Recognition
A team of students from the American University of Sharjah has developed "Shahin," a drone-mounted system that can spot missing people in the desert a...
Students in the Spotlight: Balancing School Motivation and Privacy Concerns
Schools Walk Privacy Tightrope as Parents Split on Student Photography Schools across the region are distributing consent forms asking parents to app...
Comprehensive Assessments Commence in Public and Private Schools Next Monday
UAE Schools Launch Continuous Assessment Tests to Track Student Performance Public and private schools across the UAE began administering short forma...
UAE's Technical College Graduates Thrive in Job Market: 85,000 Skilled Professionals Powering the Nation's Economy
UAE Technical Colleges Graduate 4,100 Students in Major Workforce Push The UAE's Higher Colleges of Technology has launched its 2025 graduation seaso...
Innovative Sensor Integration Revolutionizes Diabetic Foot Care
Smart Soles and AI: Abu Dhabi Researchers Pioneer Breakthrough in Diabetic Foot Care A groundbreaking study from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi has...
Khalifa University Researchers Leverage Smart Tech to Treat Diabetic Foot Conditions
UAE Researchers Pioneer Smart Wearables to Prevent Diabetic Foot Amputations A groundbreaking collaboration between Khalifa University and Sheikh Sha...
Empowering Future Leaders: New Diplomacy Programmes Launched
UAE Defense Ministry Partners with Leadership Academy to Build Next-Generation Government Leaders The UAE is doubling down on its strategic investmen...