Higher Education

61 students graduate from Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education

Dundee - Musimchronicle

The Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Dundee celebrated the graduation of the 24th batch of graduates who completed the annual Academic Training Programme in Multiculturalism and Leadership, ATP, in Dundee, Scotland, on Monday, 7th August. 61 female students from a number of UAE and international universities, including the Abu Dhabi Police College, and the Faculty of Economics and PoliticalRead more

Social Development Ministerial Sector discusses report

Khartoum - SUNA

The Technical Committee of the Cabinet' Social and Cultural Development Sector discussed, in a meeting which was chaired by Undersecretary of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research , Dr Azhari Abdul-Bagi, report about visit of delegation of Ministry of Higher Education to the United States of America during 23-31 January , 2017. The committee affirmed continuation of efforts toRead more

Advisory Council Holds Regular Weekly Meeting

Doha - Arab Today

The Advisory Council held Monday its regular weekly session during its 45th ordinary session under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Advisory Council Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi. At the outset of the meeting, today's meeting agenda was read out and approved. The council then read a memo from the cabinet directed to the Ministry of Education and HigherRead more

Acting Education Minister: Closure of schools in Sidon tomorrow

Beirut - NNA

Acting Minister of Higher Education, Ayman Choucair, announced on Sunday that following deliberations with the educational, security and political authorities, it was decided to close all public and private schools in the region of Sidon on Monday, in wake of the arising security situation and sniping acts within the vicinity. Source: NNARead more

Acting Education Minister: Closure of schools in Sidon tomorrow due to security situation

Beirut - NNA

Acting Minister of Education and Higher Education Ayman Choucair announced that "after consulting with the concerned educational, security and political authorities, public and private schools in Sidon and its neighborhood will be closed tomorrow [Tuesday] due to the continued tense security situation and sniping operations. Minister Choucair will follow up on situation in Sidon on daily basis in order toRead more

Higher education forum to open on Tuesday

Manama - BNA

The first forum for developing higher education using action research will open on Monday (Apri3). The University of Bahrain (UoB) Excellence Unit for Education and Leadership is organizing the symposium in cooperation with the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA). Held under the patronage of UoB President Dr. Riadh Youssef Hamza, the forum aims to promote the development of higher education,Read more

Abu Kashawa affirms importance of open learning in Sudan, good infrastructures of universities

Khartoum - SUNA

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research,Professor Somia Abu Kashawa said the open learning and distance education have special importance for serving many categories of the community , underlining that Sudan is capable to provide advanced services in this connection. This came while the Minister was addressing sitting of the 5th Conference of the African Council for Distance Education(ACDE) atRead more

Yearlong industry placements part of degree program

Muscat - Arab Today

Yearlong placements along with the degree program will be a major feature at Muscat University, Oman’s latest Higher Education Institution. Apart from the focus on high quality education, the university intends to bridge the gap between the student knowledge and the industry and has therefore introduced year long placement programs as part of their degree program, which will allow studentsRead more

Qatar Steadily Building Progressive Educational System

Doha - QNA

HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi said the Education Conference under the title "Pioneering and Creativity" holds in its name the reality of education in Qatar, noting the wise leadership of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani who recognized the vital role education plays in a society's development. Education willRead more

UAE Minister of Higher Education targets skills gap

Dubai - Arab Today

The Minister of Higher Education has launched a new department to address the country’s growing skills gap. Universities and industry must work together to collect data to overcome the concern, which has reached the highest levels of government, the minister said. Speaking at the UAE Public Policy Forum on Monday, Dr Ahmad Belhoul said that a gap existed between EmiratiRead more