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DUBAI // Schools need to strike a better balance between preparing pupils to pass exams and providing a holistic education, a new report by Dubai’s education regulator says. The Future of Education report published by the Knowledge and…

DUBAI, (WAM) -- International non-profit consultancy Education Development Trust, EDT, on Monday launched a report putting the spotlight on the future of education and outlining three key opportunity areas for Dubai's private schools.…

Abu Dhabi, May 16th 2017- The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) recently concluded its extracurricular activities for the academic year 2016-2017, following the completion of a series of contests and competitions under its ‘Champions of…

DUBAI - May 15, 2017: Nurses at Emirates Hospitals Group, a leading healthcare provider in the UAE, were honoured with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize…

She was rejected by two different US ivy league schools before finally getting her acceptance letter from Harvard. Alessandra Canta didn't know a word of English four years ago when she first moved from Italy to Dubai. Today, she has been…

MANAMA, 13th May, 2017 (WAM) -- Arab Reading Challenge, ARC, participants were honoured at a ceremony held under the patronage of the Minister of Education of Bahrain, Dr. Majed bin Ali Al Nuaimi and ARC Secretary-General Najla Al…

SHARJAH, 13th May, 2017 (WAM) -- Lughati, the Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to supporting Arabic learning the smart way, has honoured the winners of the ‘Lughati Play Award 2’ for kindergarten pupils in the Emirate of Sharjah.…

TOKYO, 13th May, 2017 (WAM) -- The efforts and achievements of the UAE in women's empowerment, driven by country's leadership, came under the spotlight recently at a global forum for women with Dr. Maytha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister…

The UAE Ministry of Education has warned about suspicious phone calls to parents from people posing as officials from the ministry and inquiring about their children's school details. The ministry has asked parents to inform law…

Actress Katherine Langford in 13 Reasons Why, a drama about a teenager who commits suicide. AP Photo ABU DHABI // Parents and teachers have raised concerns over the controversial Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, which depicts the rape and…