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Why some Mecca schools are switching to remote learning
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (357+ words) Dubai: Schools in the holy city of Mecca are set to shift partially to distance learning next week as Saudi authorities intensify preparations for the peak Hajj season and move to ease pressure on the city's roads and transport network....
Classrooms may close, but learning never stops
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (624+ words) Why Edufair matters even during moments of regional uncertainty Education is a cornerstone of any great society. It nurtures our children, develops aspiration, inspires future businesses, helps us solve the biggest of problems and empowers us all to be the…...
UAE to train young Emiratis as industrial storytellers
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (373+ words) Four-month course trains young nationals to craft UAE's industrial narrative ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (Mo IAT), the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, and IMI Media Academy on Thursday launched the Industrial Content Leaders programme at Make…...
Why Italy wants Filipino nurses: Major hiring push extends work permits to 2029
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (614+ words) Rome offers extended permits, formal hiring path for Filipino health workers Manila: Italy is moving to recruit thousands of Filipino nurses through a planned government-to-government labour deal, while also extending the work validity of Filipino nurses already in the country…...
Hackers block access to platform used by thousands of US schools
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (264+ words) Massive Canvas outage disrupts classes at Harvard, Stanford and thousands of schools US universities including Harvard, Stanford and thousands of other institutions were hit by a massive cyber hack on Thursday following an earlier data breach. The attack, claimed by…...
UAE students achieve record CBSE class 10 results with Unique World Education in 2026
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (501+ words) Students from top Indian schools across Dubai and Abu Dhabi score up to 99% overall For thousands of Indian expatriate families across the UAE, finding quality CBSE tuition that delivers real, measurable results has always been a priority. This year's results…...
What makes distance learning click for students? UAE educators break it down, from tech tools to teaching styles
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1433+ words) Live polls, embedded quizzes and breakout discussions go a long way Long before Zoom, I was already losing at digital chemistry games. I didn't grow up in the time of online learning as such, but I do recall a certain…...
UAE launches "Digital Talents in Sharjah" to build AI-ready workforce
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (570+ words) New two-year initiative to equip students with future-ready digital and AI skills Dubai: Sharjah is set to become a key hub for nurturing future-ready digital talent. The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch…...
Ready for anything: How UAE schools switched to distance learning without a hitch
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (656+ words) Teachers work through the night to keep lessons, exams on track during shift online Dubai: Schools across the UAE moved to distance learning from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, after the country activated its early warning system on Monday evening,…...
Edufair Dubai: Explore study pathways that keep up with change
2+ day, 53+ min ago (796+ words) From courses to careers, find your perfect fit at Gulf News Edufair Dubai With just three days to go, the countdown has begun for the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair, taking place this weekend, May 9 and 10, at the H Hotel,…...