According to Rajinder Sharma, Head of Global College at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, higher education is often described as a period of profound transformation, a time when students gain knowledge, foster …
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GEMS Education Appoints Richard Jones to Lead Flagship GEMS School of Research and Innovation
by NausheenGEMS Education has announced Richard Jones as the new incoming Principal and CEO of GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), following approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority …
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Repton Al Barsha has celebrated the graduation of its first-ever A-Level cohort of 27 students, with graduates securing offers and scholarships from leading universities across the UK, Canada and the …
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When 12-year-old Arjun Abhinav Patwardhan walked into the SAT examination centre in Abu Dhabi on May 2, heads turned. The test, designed for high school students typically aged 16 and …
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A new independent evaluation in Ras Al Khaimah has found that an early Arabic literacy programme known as IQRA has helped young learners achieve reading gains equivalent to an additional …
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Dubai Freezes Private School Fees for 2026–27 as KHDA Confirms Dh1.5 Billion Support Package
by NausheenDubai’s private school fees will remain unchanged for the 2026–27 academic year, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), following a leadership directive issued under the guidance of …
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Parent Corner
UAE school fees, Tabby offers monthly payment plans as 88% of parents feel financial strain
by NausheenNew findings highlight how education costs are weighing on families, as fintech firms expand ‘pay later’ options into schools across the UAE. Education costs continue to place pressure on households …
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The Abu Dhabi Awards, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has announced the winners of its nationwide Schools Competition, launched at the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year. The …






























