Dubai rain damage means schools can offer remote learning on Monday, says Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
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UAE rain: Public and private sector firms in Dubai told to work from home AGAIN and schools urged to offer remote learning on Tuesday, February 13
UAE companies and schools issued orders for remote work and learning on Tuesday
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UAE Rain: Public and private sector firms in Dubai told to work from home, schools urged to offer remote learning on Monday, February 12
Dubai workers told to stay away from offices amid unstable weather on Monday
Ras Al Khaimah
Some UAE schools announce remote learning due to unstable weather
UAE authorities announce switch to remote learning for Ras Al Khaimah schools as heavy rain hits country
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Dubai announces remote learning for schools in Ramadan 2023
KHDA says schools will be able to offer remote learning for pupils in Dubai during Ramadan
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Almost 90 percent of UAE full-time workers want hybrid or fully remote working models: report
More than 60 percent of employees surveyed said that they would be less likely to look for a new role if flexible work approaches such as hybrid and remote working were implemented
digital technology
What are the tech challenges that the GCC education sector must manage in 2022?
By embracing new strategic partnerships with technology providers, the education sector can attract significant investment opportunities
Connectivity
Venue and campus networks will need to emphasise experiences through digital capabilities in 2022
New experiences in learning, work and entertainment will rely on robust network access and connectivity
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Remote learning major sets up regional HQ in Dubai
UK-based ICS Learn says MENA accounted for the lion’s share of its 2021 multi-million pound international sales revenue
Abu Dhabi Charter Schools
Abu Dhabi sets out new plan for return on face-to-face learning
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge gives update for post-pandemic learning for private and charter school students
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UAE extends remote learning but will not return to lockdown amid rising virus cases
Schools and universities will extend remote learning system for an extra week from January 17-21
Education
Dubai’s education authority sanctions Covid-enforced distance learning switch
Classes, grades and entire schools can move to remote learning for a 48-hour period, if necessary, without prior approval
Edtech
Edtech set to play leading role in the future of education
UAE-based GEMS Education has launched a new learning operating system, TMRW, which is set to increase efficiency and outcomes across schools
Dubai private schools
Dubai announces gradual return to full in-person learning from October 3
To date 96% of teaching staff and 70% of students have been vaccinated against Covid, according to Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management
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UAE venture capital firm invests in US online university
Nexford University, a next-generation online university based in Washington DC, says Global Ventures led $10.8m Pre-Series A funding round
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Edtech outfit Preply secures $35m funding, eyes Middle East expansion
English is the most popular language of study in the UAE and accounts for more than 25% of the demand from learners
Abu Dhabi Schools
Abu Dhabi to keep students away from schools for start of new term
All students in UAE capital will remote learn for the first two weeks of school term from January 3