http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=9&title=Education MENAFN.com Education en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=9&title=Education http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636888/Arab-Education-Summit-concludes-Amman?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636888/Arab-Education-Summit-concludes-Amman?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) The Arab Education Summit concluded earlier this month in the Jordanian capital, after participants from around 15 Arab countries examined the latest issues in technology in education ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 08:33:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636779/-Qatar-Finance-and-Business-Academy-Unveils-"Kawader"-Program?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636779/-Qatar-Finance-and-Business-Academy-Unveils-"Kawader"-Program?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has recently unveiled its new program 'Kawader', which targets Qatari students attending universities or colleges in their ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:23:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636769/UAE-Education-grant-for-15-ZU-students?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636769/UAE-Education-grant-for-15-ZU-students?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Emirates Foundation for Youth Development, on Saturday, announced that 15 exceptional students from Zayed University have been selected as winners of the fourth round of ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:14:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636743/Education-Sector-estimated-at-USD44.9b-GCC?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636743/Education-Sector-estimated-at-USD44.9b-GCC?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) 4 million students enrol every year in basic education in region. A report issued by KFH-Research noted that the volume of education market in the GCC is $45 billion of total ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:58:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636708/Saudi-Jubail-Indian-school-parents-elect-new-committee?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636708/Saudi-Jubail-Indian-school-parents-elect-new-committee?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Parents of students at the International Indian School in Jubail voted in a new seven-member managing committee. Mohammed Taher Mohiuddin from the Indian state of Karnataka ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:36:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636493/Sector-estimated-at-USD44.9b-GCC-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636493/Sector-estimated-at-USD44.9b-GCC-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) 4 million students enrol every year in basic education in region. A report issued by KFH-Research noted that the volume of education market in the GCC is $45 billion of total ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:55:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636470/GCC-investments-digital-education-programs-rising?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636470/GCC-investments-digital-education-programs-rising?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Digital education programs being introduced to schools in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will have a positive long-term effect on students, says the regional president of ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:11:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636315/Pearl-Initiative-Launches-Student-Competitions-On-Integrity?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636315/Pearl-Initiative-Launches-Student-Competitions-On-Integrity?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Yesterday, the Pearl Initiative held its inaugural student competition in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the inaugural launch of its Gulf-wide case-studies program which ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 05:51:54 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636209/UAE-Arabic-learning-Where-have-all-men-gone?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636209/UAE-Arabic-learning-Where-have-all-men-gone?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) About nine years ago, there used to be at least 600 students, mostly female, learning the classical Arabic language at the UAE University in Al Ain. Today the same class ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:36:30 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636008/Ministry-of-State-for-FNC-Affairs-organizes-lecture-at-Higher-Colleges-of-Technology-for-Girls-Fujairah?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636008/Ministry-of-State-for-FNC-Affairs-organizes-lecture-at-Higher-Colleges-of-Technology-for-Girls-Fujairah?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organized a lecture at Higher Colleges of Technology for Girls in Fujairah on the role of the Ministry and the Federal ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 09:03:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635793/Grace-Al-Dahra-to-build-first-fluid-catalytic-cracking-(FCC)-catalysts-manufacturing-plant-ME?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635793/Grace-Al-Dahra-to-build-first-fluid-catalytic-cracking-(FCC)-catalysts-manufacturing-plant-ME?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 14th 2013 W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) and Al Dahra Agriculture have executed a Joint Venture agreement to build the first fluid ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:54:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635744/Saudi-Tawuniya-deal-boon-for-80000-Saudi-students?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635744/Saudi-Tawuniya-deal-boon-for-80000-Saudi-students?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya) and Aetna, a leading global diversified health care solutions company, have entered into a strategic alliance to provide health ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:27:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635577/Dubai-Private-schools-annual-revenues-up-16.3?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635577/Dubai-Private-schools-annual-revenues-up-16.3?src=RSS (MENAFN) This academic year witnessed 16.3-percent increase in Dubai's private schools revenues to USD1.09 billion, reported Arabian Business. The increase was driven by a 6-percent rise in ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 08:36:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635428/Kuwaiti-schools-to-involve-private-sector-admn-roles?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635428/Kuwaiti-schools-to-involve-private-sector-admn-roles?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Ministry of Education plans to shift school administrative responsibilities to the private sector in order to carry the role off the shoulders of teachers, the education ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 02:10:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635367/Saudi-Prince-Faisal-honors-Taiba-University-students?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635367/Saudi-Prince-Faisal-honors-Taiba-University-students?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has honored students who have excelled in their final examinations during a graduation ceremony for the ninth graduating class of Taiba ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:40:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635022/AlFaisal-University-honors-139-students?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635022/AlFaisal-University-honors-139-students?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Al-Faisal University will hold the graduation ceremony of 139 students on Wednesday. "The sponsorship of Riyadh Governor Prince Khalid bin Bandar represents the conclusive ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 01:44:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634899/AbuGhazaleh-Inaugurates-Bishops-Schools-First-Youth-Conference-Yalla-Shabab?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634899/AbuGhazaleh-Inaugurates-Bishops-Schools-First-Youth-Conference-Yalla-Shabab?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) AMMAN------May 12, 2013------- Under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, president of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI), the Bishop's School's first youth conference ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 11:07:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634728/Saudi-Over-12000-gifted-students-to-benefit-from-national-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634728/Saudi-Over-12000-gifted-students-to-benefit-from-national-project?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) As many as 12,118 students out of 65,000 were accepted as part of a national project to identify gifted students in the Kingdom. A statement from the King Abdul Aziz and His ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634709/Saudi-No-respite-for-teachers-on-family-iqamas?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634709/Saudi-No-respite-for-teachers-on-family-iqamas?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) A majority of teachers employed in international schools and other places are under the sponsorship of their fathers and husbands. But they say they are unwilling to transfer ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:49:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634706/Saudi-Lack-of-sleep-affecting-academic-achievement?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634706/Saudi-Lack-of-sleep-affecting-academic-achievement?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) A new international study, conducted by researchers at Boston College, concludes that Saudi Arabia has the third-highest number of sleep-deprived students in the world, ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:46:14 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634254/Eros-Group-Kicks-Off-its-fourth-Pass-It-On-Initiative-at-Greenfield-Community-School-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634254/Eros-Group-Kicks-Off-its-fourth-Pass-It-On-Initiative-at-Greenfield-Community-School-?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Eros Group, leading distributors of world renowned brands, today announced their fourth series of much acclaimed 'Pass it On' initiative with Greenfield Community School (GCS). ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 09:26:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634113/95.9-pass-Kerala-HS-exam-UAE?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634113/95.9-pass-Kerala-HS-exam-UAE?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Â Indian Schools in the UAE recorded 95.9 per cent pass in the Kerala Higher Secondary Examination, results of which were announced on Wednesday. Out of 499 students who ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 02:20:28 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634045/Saudi-AlYamamah-launches-website-for-women?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634045/Saudi-AlYamamah-launches-website-for-women?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Al-Yamamah University has launched the website www.theshiftsa.com, which is a freelancers' business portal, in the display area of the women's campus. It has been named The ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:44:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634030/Saudi-Schools-refuse-to-admit-diabetic-child?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634030/Saudi-Schools-refuse-to-admit-diabetic-child?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Mohammed Mufaqqam Khan is a smart little boy who is eager to go to school. Because he has diabetes type 1, which requires insulin injections several times a day and regular ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:32:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634028/32-Saudi-universities-lack-physicaleducation-facilities?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634028/32-Saudi-universities-lack-physicaleducation-facilities?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The labor market may suffer a shortage in recruiting Saudi women to teach physical education at private schools. Currently, 32 Saudi universities, of which eight are ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:31:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634023/Saudi-Teachers-favor-corporal-punishment?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634023/Saudi-Teachers-favor-corporal-punishment?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Kingdom is trying to implement a ban on chastisement in schools as part of a global initiative to end corporal punishment. According to regular circulars issued by the ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:30:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634020/Saudi-Fake-engineers-being-deported?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634020/Saudi-Fake-engineers-being-deported?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The presence of bogus engineers in the Kingdom goes against ethics and a spirit of professionalism, said Abdullah Shahri, director for the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) in ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:29:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633998/Saudi-Schools-may-face-cap-on-fee-increases?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633998/Saudi-Schools-may-face-cap-on-fee-increases?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Education is introducing new rules to prevent private schools from raising their fees without its prior approval, says a top official. The new plan will be ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:04:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633798/QatarDebate-Centres-Executive-Director-Hails-2nd-International-Universities-Arabic-Debating-Championship?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633798/QatarDebate-Centres-Executive-Director-Hails-2nd-International-Universities-Arabic-Debating-Championship?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Doha, Qatar - Wednesday, May 8th 2013 [ME NewsWire] QatarDebate organized the 2nd International Universities Arabic Debating Championship, held under the patronage of the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 02:57:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633764/GORD-and-QAPCO-Launch-"Witty-Minds"-Programme?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633764/GORD-and-QAPCO-Launch-"Witty-Minds"-Programme?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Gulf Organization for Research and Development(GORD) and Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), supported by the Supreme Council for Education , organized at the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 02:23:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633747/University-of-Business-and-Technology-inks-Jeddah-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633747/University-of-Business-and-Technology-inks-Jeddah-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Â The Saudi-based Sheikh Ismail Abudawood Training Center (SIATC) has signed a partnership agreement with the University of Business and Technology (UBT) in Jeddah to present a ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 02:18:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633715/Saudi-AlFaisal-University-graduation-on-May-15?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633715/Saudi-AlFaisal-University-graduation-on-May-15?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Al-Faisal University is preparing for the historic graduation of its first batch of 35 medicine and life science students at the Princess Haya Auditorium on May 15. A total ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 01:50:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633714/Saudi-MoE-to-distribute-education-vouchers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633714/Saudi-MoE-to-distribute-education-vouchers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Education (MoE) is considering the issuance of "education vouchers," which will enable Saudi students at public schools to transfer to private schools, a local ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 01:49:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633708/Saudi-New-regulations-for-private-schools-likely?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633708/Saudi-New-regulations-for-private-schools-likely?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Education has asked the royal court to approve new regulations for the private-school sector that will oversee fees, employment practices, loans and subsidies. ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 01:39:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633700/Saudi-Islamic-studies-to-be-taught-all-expat-schools-orders-ministry?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633700/Saudi-Islamic-studies-to-be-taught-all-expat-schools-orders-ministry?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Education has recently decreed that all international schools must teach Islamic civilization and Arabic language, as well as the history of the Kingdom and its ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 01:33:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633694/Saudi-New-initiative-to-help-Saudi-grads-obtain-jobs?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633694/Saudi-New-initiative-to-help-Saudi-grads-obtain-jobs?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) intends to launch a new initiative called Jahiz (Arabic for ready). The initiative is aimed in the first phase at Saudi men and ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 01:26:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633675/Makkah-Governor-SR-1-bn-Khulais-projects-on-track?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633675/Makkah-Governor-SR-1-bn-Khulais-projects-on-track?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Water provision and road development projects worth SR 1 billion are progressing well in the governorates of Al-Kamil and Khulais, according to Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 01:03:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633428/Saudi-Career-guidance-program-for-Indian-students?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633428/Saudi-Career-guidance-program-for-Indian-students?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Â The India Fraternity Forum (IFF) and ACCESS India jointly organized a career guidance program here recently. Speakers from different professions highlighted courses and ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 07 May 2013 02:11:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633377/Saudi-Schools-need-of-9000-female-PE-teachers?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633377/Saudi-Schools-need-of-9000-female-PE-teachers?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Initial estimates have revealed that 3,000 private schools are in need of 9,000 teachers for physical education following new regulations and controls by the Education ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 07 May 2013 01:32:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633108/UK-universities-are-top-choice-for-UAE-students?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633108/UK-universities-are-top-choice-for-UAE-students?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Despite higher cost of living expenses and rising tuition fees, the United Kingdom is still one of the most popular education destinations for both Emirati and expatriate ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 06 May 2013 03:00:57 GMT