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University challenge: AUS Chancellor Bjorn Kjerfve
The ambitious plans of American University of Sharjah, according to Chancellor Bjorn Kjerfve
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair: why it’s time to open up on charity
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair has embarked a mission to help educate thousands of refugee children in the region – and wants to encourage others to do their part through open and institutionalised philanthropy
Charity
Making a difference: Dubai Cares CEO Tariq Al Gurg
Over the last decade, Tariq Al Gurg has transformed Dubai Cares from one that simply signed cheques into a major global NGO that helps countries make sure their children aren’t left behind
Babson College
The Babson difference: How entrepreneurship can transform the world
Brand View: The F.W. Olin Graduate School at Babson College offers masters level degrees and graduate certificates to advance students’ professional and entrepreneurial career. Dr Keith Rollag, Murata Dean of the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College, explains why the institution stands out above the rest
UAE parents pay twice global average for education
Country is second only to Hong Kong in spending on children’s education, says HSBC
Work starts on new university ‘super campus’ in Dubai
$74m development will establish campuses for UK’s Brighton College and Dwight School of New York
Dubai’s GEMS Education could fetch IPO valuation of $4bn
Sources say private-school operator has held meetings with investment banks in Dubai this month
Up to 30% of private schools in Saudi Arabia face closure
Private and international schools could close down for operating out of buildings not originally constructed for a school under new Tadaruj system
New scholarship opportunities granted to UAE nationals
AUD and MBRF announce scholarships for UAE nationals with a grade average of 85% and above
New deal aims to get more Saudi women into real estate
Property consultants JLL signs agreement with Effat University which provides higher education for women in Gulf kingdom
Revealed: the top-ranked university in the UAE
United Arab Emirates University is placed 390th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings
Abu Dhabi approves fees hike for 24 private schools
Abu Dhabi Education Council says it rejected requests for fee increase from another 60 schools
Qatar said to terminate contracts of over 600 school staff
Ministry of Education reportedly sends list of nearly 650 teachers and admin staff whose services are no longer required
Two staff gunned down in Saudi school shooting
School’s chairman says ‘disgruntled’ ex-employee shot dead two staff members and injured a third
Revealed: huge disparity in Dubai school fees
Private school fees in Dubai may vary by more than AED600,000 per year depending on where you live
Revealed: Dubai parents pay billions in school fees
Education authority says total fees collected by 185 schools reached $1.85bn in 2016-17