Not much enthusiasm among corporates in region to send staff for higher education programmes
Not much enthusiasm among corporates in region to send staff for higher education programmes
DUBAI — Mashid Rafiei couldn’t be bothered by the scramble for places currently taking place at universities in the UK and the US.
After romancing the skies for 30 years, ex-pilot Michael Keating decided it was time to land a job that would continue to challenge him and not imply the end of the runway in his career.
Abdul Rahman from Somalia, a Grade 2 student was brimming with excitement.
DUBAI — Architecture students of the British University in Dubai (BUiD) had the opportunity to take lessons from experts in building environments that are eco-friendly and sustainable during their recent visit to the UK.
DUBAI — Security personnel working in the aviation industry are all set to upgrade their skills with the launch of a new programme being designed by the Emirates Aviation College and government authorities in Dubai.
DUBAI - You might want to think twice the next time you tell your children to reduce their sports activities and focus more on studies. Contrary to the belief that sports negatively impacts academic performance, Dr. Manoj Kumar, a physiatrist, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, at the Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre, says sports activities develop better concentration skills and leave positive effects on youth.
RAS AL KHAIMAH - As many as 47 secondary school students, representing 13 countries, are participating in the sixth Arab Chemistry Olympiad which started off at the RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAK MHSU) on Sunday.
ABU DHABI - Registration for the higher education scholarship programme of the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) for the academic year 2010/11 began on Sunday. The scholarship aims to provide financial support to top graduating students to pursue university education in electronic engineering, aerospace engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, material sciences, economics, accounting, finance and medicine.
DUBAI — The Madares Al Ghad (MAG) programme initiated in public schools by the Ministry of Education to develop bilingual UAE nationals will be extended to Grade 4 in the new academic year.