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UAE unveils new academic calendar for universities

Key end-of-term holiday changes introduced for a flexible, consistent academic calendar

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Illustrative image. Under the new structure, the university academic year will start on 25 August 2025, with major holidays aligning with the school calendar.

Trump visa delays spark 50% surge at UAE universities

Institutions from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Ajman seeing significant rise in applications

Students and families throgned to the recently concluded Gulf News Edufair in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, UAE universities see surge in interest as US visa delays spur student rerouting.

Teacher and officials jailed for leaking exam papers

Kuwait cracks down on exam leak network, sentences three to prison

Investigators have uncovered a network involving intermediaries, including minors, who acted as conduits for distributing leaked exam papers in Kuwait.

US to revoke Chinese student visas as tensions escalate

China criticises decision, lodges protests with Washington

China had the second most students in the US of any country in 2024, behind India.

Trump to cut $100m in federal contracts for Harvard

Universities in other countries make moves to support affected students

US President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

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