Where Will You Go To University? Choosing your university destination is a life-defining decision that goes beyond your academic studies. Each country offers a unique combination of education systems, cultures, …
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Higher Education
UAE Announces New Law on Higher Education and Tightens Licensing for Institutions
by NausheenThe UAE has announced a new federal law on higher education and scientific research, reinforcing governance, quality assurance and institutional accountability across the sector. Issued on Tuesday, December 30, the …
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By Greg Fantham, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Few academic subjects provoke as strong an emotional response as mathematics. While anxiety can arise in many areas of …
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Studying Abroad: What Makes Italy a Fascinating Destination for GCC Students
by NausheenWhere Will You Go To University? Choosing your university destination is a life-defining decision that goes beyond your academic studies. Each country offers a unique combination of education systems, cultures, …
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Higher Education
Grant Thornton and Heriot-Watt University Launch Discovery Series 2025: Women Transforming Financial Services
by NausheenHeriot-Watt University and Grant Thornton have published a detailed report on the representation of women in senior leadership roles across the UAE’s financial services sector. Entitled Discovery Series 2025: Women …
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Inside the New James Watt Building at Heriot-Watt University Dubai with Vanessa Northway – An Education UAE Interview
by NausheenHeriot-Watt University Dubai recently unveiled its newest landmark, the James Watt Building, a future-facing campus space designed to transform the student experience. More than 18 months in the making and …
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Together We Rise: AUS Giving Day 2025 Unites the Community in Support of Student Scholarships
by NausheenAmerican University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted AUS Giving Day 2025 on the evening of 15 November, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners and friends of the university to support …
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Studying Abroad: How Finland has Become a Destination of Choice for GCC Students
by NausheenWhere Will You Go To University? Choosing your university destination is a life-defining decision that goes beyond your academic studies. Each country offers a unique combination of education systems, cultures, …
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By Dr Mohamed Al-Musleh, Head of School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University Dubai In an age defined by rapid technological change and creative disruption, the ability to think …
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Studying Abroad: Why Eastern Europe is Becoming a Leading Option for GCC Students Pursuing Medicine
by NausheenWhere Will You Go To University? Choosing your university destination is a life-defining decision that goes beyond your academic studies. Each country offers a unique combination of education systems, cultures, …
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Higher Education
UAE Tops 2026 QS Arab University Rankings with Nine Institutions in Top 25
by NausheenThe United Arab Emirates has claimed the top position in the 2026 QS Arab University Rankings, emerging as the leading country in higher education across the region. Nine Emirati universities …
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RIT Dubai Project Reinvents Campus Plastic Waste to Produce 3D Printing Materials
by NausheenAs the world struggles with growing plastic waste, a team of mechanical engineering students from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai has trialled an innovative approach to turning this global …


































