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UAE unveils Edaad to teach students real-world skills

Emirati students to gain career skills through new Edaad training initiative

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‘Edaad’ programme launched to equip Emirati students with career skills

Dubai-led plan to upskill 10,000 Kurdistan teachers

Dubai’s Digital School to train 10,000 teachers in Kurdistan with Arizona State University

The initiative paves the way for a new phase of strategic cooperation between the Digital School and the Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Middlesex University Dubai owner to list 30% stake

Prior to the IPO, Amanat Special Education, Care Holdings is company’s sole shareholder

Middlesex University Dubai

Dubai updates building rules for childhood centres

Move aims to boost education quality, optimise land use, support sustainable urban growth

The move is part of the emirate’s wider efforts to strengthen its urban planning framework in line with the Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040

Cutting through the clutter: Art of quiet leadership

Lessons in clarity, simplicity, and discernment in an age of jargon and competing voices

In leadership, clarity and simplicity matter more than eloquence aimed at confusion.

UAE: Top 10 student projects set to pitch to investors

The initiative will target over 100,000 students from both public and private schools.

Registration for the Little Trader program opens in November 2025

UAE blocks 20 misleading education ads after review

MoHESR reviewed 2,500+ digital ads from 118 educational institutions between June–Sept

UAE blocks 20 non-compliant campaigns as MoHESR reviews 2,500 education ads

Rethinking universities: Humans, AI co-create future

Higher education must evolve into innovation hubs that fuse creativity, ethics, technology

In Industry 5.0, digital agents and artificial intelligence serve as enablers while human creativity, emotional intelligence and critical thinking assume leadership.

Why students need time to switch off

Breaks, rest, and hobbies are vital for learning — not distractions from it

Research shows that constantly grinding through study and tasks to chase high scores can leave students exhausted and harm their well-being.

New diagnostic assessments announced for UAE schools

Ministry of Education introduces system to track core skills in Arabic, English, and Maths

New assessments to help teachers tailor lessons and support students effectively.

New UAE education rules announced for this emirate

Ministry partners with the local government to enforce strict licensing and accreditation

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From UAE to IIT: How students can ace top institutes

Unique World expert shares top tips for students at Edufair Abu Dhabi

Parents and students thronged the Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi 2025. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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