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Abiya Ahmad reports on the new venture by students from the Sharjah Women’s College.

Students at the university undertook a special project this month to serve the community. Titled the Ramadan Bag, the project involved collecting funds, using them to purchase food items and finally distributing these to the needy.

A time for change, forgiveness, generosity and togetherness - this is what Ramadan is all about. Abiya Ahmad finds out how universities in the UAE are observing the month.

Whether it’s through religious, cultural, or athletic activities, the spirit of Ramadan is evident all around the university. Supported by the Office of Student Affairs and Activities, students plan events that are spread out over the month.

Students experience the spirit of sharing and caring during this month. Abiya Ahmad reports on the perceptible changes on campus

Abiya Ahmad writes about the English language programme for high school students at the American University of Sharjah.

A financial crisis forces a scholarship cut that some academics label as racist paternalism.

Four universities in the UAE will receive the latest technology in design automation tools through a University Partnership Agreement signed with Dubai Silicon Oasis and Synopsys Inc.

As part of their Health Education degree requirements, third-year SWC students Nasra Al Ali and Fatima Mohammad have been visiting the Um Khallad School (for girls) in Ajman weekly, to raise awareness about several health-related matters among children.