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Universities must work with secondary schools
Posted on 11/10/2010
A lead role has been demanded from the country's higher educational institutions in order to define the appropriate exit standards for secondary school students, to elevate the universities' performance.
The reputation of UAE's higher education institutions is linked to students who are better qualified at the secondary school level, said Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Speaking at the annual convocation of the UAE University
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Posted on 10/10/2010
Manama - The UAE's higher education strategy focuses primarily on grooming a generation of leaders for a future that is based on science and knowledge, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, said yesterday. 'As leaders and officials of education, we should have a crystal-clear vision and aspire for the future to identify its requirements and priorities not only for our countries but also for the whole world, 'Sheikh Nahyan told the concluding
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Posted on 07/10/2010
The new school model is at the heart of the strategic plan. The objective of the policy manual outlining the model is to provide all Abu Dhabi schools with clear policy statements on the changes that will take place with its implementation, said Dr. Lynne Pierson, Head of P-12 Education Policy Sector, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC).
Speaking at Education in the UAE Current Status and Future Developments, The First Annual Education Conference here at Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies
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Posted on 06/10/2010
The UAE is moving with determination and persistence toward the development of an educational system which links students to society, strengthens their self-confidence and identity, fosters peace and tolerance, and bolsters their prospects of making a positive contribution to society and global development, Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, said yesterday.
In his opening address at the First Annual Education Conference organised by the
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Posted on 06/10/2010
The leadership of the UAE has adopted a clear vision as to development in the country, which targets building a diversified knowledge-based economy as embodied in the UAE Vision 2021, Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, and Dubai Vision 2015, Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education, said yesterday.
'The growth of any economy towards knowledge requires three stages of development: a coherent infrastructure, competent industrialisation and, consequently, knowledge and innovation. The UAE has
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Posted on 04/10/2010
For the First time in Abu Dhabi, and as direct result of the collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (PSUAD), the UAE capital will host a series of lectures organised by Hague Academy of International Law under the theme of "Sustainable Development" from November 4 - 11, 2010.
In a fast-moving city where development in all sectors is continuously on the rise, the internationally-recognised concept of sustainable development
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Posted on 03/10/2010
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (PSUAD) and the French Military base in Abu Dhabi have signed a sign a memorandum of understating (MoU) to provide the military families with access to the university's library and cultural events such as the colloquia and conferences.
The MoU was signed by Pr. Jean-Yves de Cara, Executive Director of PSUAD, and the commander in chief of the French Military Base in Abu Dhabi, Admiral Bruno Nielly, during the latter's visit to the campus in Al Reem Island.
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Posted on 30/09/2010
The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) hosted yesterday the 5th World Robot Olympiad - UAE held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), marking the third time the Council has hosted the competition.
A total of 390 students from various school levels comprising 130 teams of three members each competed to gain recognition for robotics designing and programming.
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of ADEC, said: "Competitions such as the World Robot Olympiad UAE
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Posted on 29/09/2010
Abu Dhabi and Cambridge, MA - - The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University has announced a US$1 million gift from the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. The gift will be used to launch a new graduate fellowship that will support emerging leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while advancing the mission of the School's Middle East Initiative, a nexus for convening policymakers and scholars on the region.
The Abu Dhabi Graduate Leadership Fellowship will make it possible
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Posted on 22/09/2010
UAE Minister of Education Humaid Mohammad Obaid Al Qattami said that the educational arena at the Arab level is witnessing great efforts made by the ministries of education to improve the quality of educational services provided in schools.
He added that the Arab governments are keen to bring about the required transformation in their respective educational systems to meet the future challenges, especially those related to sustainable development and preparation of the human elements for
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Posted on 21/09/2010
Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), announced today their partnership to develop cutting edge Engineering-based education and research initiatives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America (USA).
The two institutions yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi. The main objectives of this MoU are to establish a framework for exploring
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Posted on 16/09/2010
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited three government schools in Dubai and Sharjah.
His visit on the first day of the academic year 2010-2011 saw him and the delegation which accompanied him, assess the attendance levels, preparedness at the school level and arrangements made by the Ministry of Education (MoE) for receiving students without any obstacles to the flow of the education process.
Sheikh
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Posted on 16/09/2010
The new academic year in Abu Dhabi is set to see profound changes with the introduction of the New School Model (NSM), new school buildings and facilities, and education and recreational equipment.
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) welcomed students and teachers to new schools and classrooms today for Abu Dhabi's first day of school.
To kick off the new school year, Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili visited Al Afaaq Model School for Girls, Al Marwa Elementary School, and Al Amin Elementary
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Posted on 15/09/2010
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai has approved the organisational structure of Ministry of Education, which aims to strengthen role of the ministry during the next phase and develop the work in the educational field.
The new organisational structure identifies the ministry's tasks in providing education for all citizens of the country along with developing educational plans, preparing curricula and examination systems and
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Posted on 15/09/2010
The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has laid out its grand plan in enhancing the education system and produce qualified students to enter leading world universities.
Speaking in front of over 6,000 educators who have gathered here for the Bedaya (Beginning) Forum on Monday to the launch the New School Model (NSM), ADEC officials stressed the important role played by the educators in shaping the future of the students.
The NSM, which will be implemented this 2010-2011 academic year,
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Posted on 15/09/2010
As the new academic year starts tomorrow, the Emirates Transport Corporation stands fully ready to deliver safe school transport to the school community.
Minister of Education and Chairman of Emirates Transport Humaid Al Qattami said while presiding a meeting of the board of the Corporation the Corporation will provide safe and comfortable services to students through modes of transport that are fitted with proven security and safety systems at par with the highest international standards.
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Posted on 19/08/2010
Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, the UAE Education Guide has been launched.
The project was a joint effort by the Ministry of Higher Education '&' Scientific Research in UAE, the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Educational Council, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the National Centre for Documentation '&' Research.
The new publication contains 17 sections covering all
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Posted on 28/07/2010
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) was awarded with the "ESRI Award for Contributions to Geographic Science" for its advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) applications during the ESRI Education User Conference from July 10-12, 2010. ADEC was also one of 19 organisations representing the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the ESRI International User Conference that followed the educational conference in San Diego, USA from July 12-16, 2010.
The conference was hosted by ESRI, the global
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Posted on 22/07/2010
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has developed an aggressive plan for school facilities development that includes the construction of new world-class schools and renovation of existing facilities. This summer, seven schools located in Abu Dhabi and one located in Al Ain, will undergo major refurbishment works.
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of ADEC said: "ADEC's 10-year strategic plan gives priority to providing Abu Dhabi schools and students with world-class facilities,
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Posted on 12/07/2010
H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces yesterday visited the site of new UAE University campus in Al Ain. He inspected the progress of work on the project, scheduled for completion in mid 2011.
The new campus is designed to accommodate 15,000 students. It is being built on a 285,000 square meter plot. When completed, the campus will consist of administration buildings, educational, recreational and
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Posted on 11/07/2010
New York University Abu Dhabi has announced the final selection of the 2010-11 class of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Scholars, comprising 20 exceptional students from higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Scholars Program, which is currently in its third year, was established by NYU Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) to provide high-achieving university students with a unique learning and leadership
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Posted on 06/07/2010
Wates Construction International has been awarded the Dh150m contract, alongside its joint venture partner Al Fara's General Contracting, to build a new 1500 place secondary school for Aldar Academies at Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi.
On completion in mid 2011, the new school will be managed and operated by Aldar Academies, respected as one of the leading education providers in Abu Dhabi. Aldar Academies currently operates three schools in the city - Al Yasmina School, Pearl Primary School and Al
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Posted on 05/07/2010
H.H Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Crown Prince Court and Deputy Chairman to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (Kustar) on Sunday inaugurated the Kustar Discovery Centre at the University's Abu Dhabi campus, in partnership with Intel Corporation.
Commenting on the occasion, HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of initiatives aimed at engaging the young people of the UAE in scientific and technical studies, in
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Posted on 24/06/2010
A barren stretch of sand dunes and desert scrub in Ras al Khaimah will be home to the UAE branch of one of the world's top science and engineering schools next year.
Twenty years ago, it may have seemed inconceivable. But by autumn 2011, when the university will accept its first intake of students, the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) will join scores of other academic institutions from overseas operating outposts in the Gulf.
At present it may not look like much, although
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Posted on 23/06/2010
H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced that his ministry was implementing an ambitious plan to raise the international ranking of UAE universities.
The UAE University was ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and the Ministry is undertaking a plan to improve the ranking of the leading UAE higher institution to join the best 100 high education providers in the world,' Sheikh Nahyan said in a reply to a question
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Posted on 20/06/2010
Reflecting ideas of innovation and progress while still emphasising the importance of maintaining Emirati values, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) unveiled its reinvented logo on June, 16, which mirrored the council's core ideals.
"The logo is a message to all those who have doubts about us preserving our national identity and to show that there is a focus on maintaining them in our students," Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, Director General of Adec, said.
"Despite having a lot of experts and
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Posted on 15/06/2010
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) signed a contract with EduCluster Finland Ltd yesterday to run a project implementing the Finnish education system model in two of Abu Dhabi's public schools.
The partnership will utilise the Finnish experience, curriculum, and pedagogy methods in order to meet ADEC's objective of driving improvement in the P-12 school sector and developing the skills of UAE teachers and school leadership.
The agreement was signed by Dierector General of ADEC Dr. Mugheer
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Posted on 10/06/2010
In line with replacing old schools and adding new ones, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) plans to open five new schools with full-fledged academic and staff facilities in the Western Region by next September, announced a circular sent by the Adec
Alongside well-equipped classrooms, each of the new schools will include facilities such as libraries, gyms, swimming pools, auditoriums, modern IT infrastructure and spacious greenery and landscape.
Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director
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Posted on 26/05/2010
The partnership between America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA and the UAE-based Arab Youth Venture Foundation enters an enhanced phase as three Emirati engineering students are preparing to begin their training next month.
According to an agreement signed last year, NASA will provide three to 12 UAE engineering students each year the opportunity to work with U.S. students, scientists, and engineers on NASA missions. The program's goal is to engage outstanding college
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Posted on 26/05/2010
As of next academic year 2010-2011, schools will have three instead of two terms, Minister of Education Humaid Al Qattami announced yesterday after the Council for Ministerial Services passed the new plan.
The minister told the media yesterday that the start of the duty of the teaching and administrative staff will be deferred to 12th from 5th September 2010.
'Students will come back to classes for the new year on 15th September instead of 12th September,' Al Qattami said, adding that the
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Posted on 02/05/2010
Within Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC)'s preparations to host the 2011 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in the capital, male and female students in Abu Dhabi schools are getting ready for this global competition through designing and programming robots. The competition is being held for the first time outside East Asia with the participation of about 2,000 students from 40 countries around the world.
Schools of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Gharbia started receiving robots in preparation for the
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Posted on 29/04/2010
The United Arab Emirates has an exceptional national education system, thanks to the far-reaching vision of its founder and late President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan that was expanded by the wise leadership of President, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said
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Posted on 23/04/2010
As part of a comprehensive project to inspect health and safety conditions at schools, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) is conducting regular inspection visits to all Abu Dhabi public schools.
H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al-Khaili, Director General of ADEC said that providing the Abu Dhabi school community with the appropriate environment is an important element that supports developing the whole educational process.
He added: "ADEC is committed to developing a clear vision for school
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Posted on 12/04/2010
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, President of Zayed University, and Professor Christopher F. Higgins Vice-Chancellor and Warden University of Durham, signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a period of 3 years, to promote joint relations and cultural, educational and scientific cooperation, in addition to collaboration in the fields of teaching and joint research activities and the exchange of scholars,
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Posted on 24/03/2010
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) at the United Arab Emirates University today announced the launch of PhD in Technology, Language '&' Society (TLS). The program will be administered by the Technology, Language '&' Society (TLS) Committee.
Technology, for the TLS Committee, comprises both the activities and skills of the craftsman or engineer and the productive arts of the mind the full breadth and scale of production by human beings. Starting from this initial definition
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Posted on 21/03/2010
H.E. Dr. Mugheer Al-Khaili pointed out that Abu Dhabi's General Education strategy focuses on enhancing students' practical capabilities in various aspects of the educational process in order to develop their skills and increase their understanding of academic theoretical subjects.
This was communicated through a tour that his Excellency conducted yesterday at Khalifa Bin Zayed Secondary School. He observed the students whilst using their new laboratory equipment and supplies that are worth
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Posted on 01/03/2010
The Ministry of Education has specified the issue of "the appropriate school environment" as a central issue in its new strategy for 2010 - 2020.
The strategy focuses on current challenges, preparation of students to acquire knowledge and balanced skills in different subjects to develop in them intellectual criticism and analysis in order to understand future trends of market values with adherence to work professionalism.
Minister of Education HE Humaid Al Qattami, said the new strategy
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Posted on 26/02/2010
Furthering its commitment to the development of a knowledge based society in the UAE, Microsoft Gulf yesterday announced that the UAE Ministry of Education has launched its Live@edu online offering across schools in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Live@edu is a free hosted service for K-12 and higher education institutions that provides students, staff and faculty with primary email addresses and a collaborative communications platform.
The UAE Ministry of Education first provisioned its
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Posted on 25/02/2010
H.E. Hamid al-Qattami, Minister of Education, confirmed that all initiatives within the new education strategy 2010-2020 are student-focused. A large number of the initiatives included in the strategy focus on improving the educational attainments of students to match the highest global levels through curricula restructuring, and improving the competencies of teaching staff.
The strategy has identified a range of initiatives that address the process of restructuring the educational
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Posted on 24/02/2010
Education in the country will undergo a facelift with the Ministry of Education adopting a 50-point initiative for the Education Strategy 2010-2020.
Restructuring of secondary education including elective courses and learning pathways for students, doing away with foundation courses in universities, aligning national standards for examinations with international standards and more stringent recruitment policies for teachers are some of the issues that top the ministry's agenda.
Humaid
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Posted on 23/02/2010
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given orders to post the strategy of the Ministry of Education on the official website of the Prime Minister of UAE and urged the people to discuss it at length over the internet.
The website can be accessed at http://www.uaepm.ae. Sheikh Mohammed also encouraged individuals and various segments of the society
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UAE is grooming leaders of future: Nahyan
New school model is at the heart of the strategic plan, Dr. Lynne Pierson
Nahyan calls for filling skills requirement gap between public education and higher education
UAE needs technological and technical skills: Qattami
The Hague Academy of International Law comes to Abu Dhabi
French Military in Abu Dhabi sign MoU with Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
ADEC hosts ‘World Robot Olympiad - UAE 2010'
Harvard Kennedy School receives US$1 million Gift from the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court for Leadership Fellowship
Al Qattami: Education at the threshold of transformation
KUSTAR and Georgia Tech sign a five year plan to establish world class curricula and research in engineering
Mohammed bin Rashid lays stress on state-of-the-art schools
New academic year in Abu Dhabi to see profound changes
Mohammed bin Rashid approves organisational structure of Ministry of Education
Abu Dhabi rolls out key school reform plan
Emirates Transport is ready for the new school year: Qattami
UAE Education Guide launched
ADEC wins ESRI Award for contribution to Geographic Science
ADEC introduces world-class school infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Mohammed bin Zayed inspects works at UAE University's new campus
NYU Abu Dhabi announces 2010-2011 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Scholars
Wates appointed to build new Aldar flagship school
Hamed bin Zayed inaugurates Kustar Discovery Centre in Abu Dhabi
Barren land in RAK will soon be a leading seat of learning
Scientific research budget in government universities is low: Nahyan
Education council logo focuses on Emirati values
ADEC signs for implementing Finnish education system model in two public schools
Abu Dhabi Education Council to open five schools
UAE Students to begin training on NASA missions
UAE to adopt three-semester school year in 2010-2011 academic year
Abu Dhabi schools fully prepared to compete in World Robot Olympiad 2011
Nahyan bin Mubarak awarded Honorary Doctorate by Australia's Murdoch University
ADEC continues to inspect schools to ensure health and safety for children
Nahyan bin Mubarak signs a memorandum of understanding with Durham University
UAEU launches first PhD program in Humanities and Social Sciences
ADEC provides modern laboratory equipment worth more than Dh6.5m to Abu Dhabi schools
Educational Strategy 2010-2020 pivotal for building distinguished human capital
UAE Ministry of Education links schools across Dubai and Northern Emirates to Microsoft's Live@edu portal
Education Ministry proposes restructuring educational curricula
New education strategy includes 50 initiatives
Mohammed bin Rashid urges people to discuss the country's education strategy
Universities must work with secondary schools
UAE is grooming leaders of future: Nahyan
New school model is at the heart of the strategic plan, Dr. Lynne Pierson
Nahyan calls for filling skills requirement gap between public education and higher education
UAE needs technological and technical skills: Qattami
The Hague Academy of International Law comes to Abu Dhabi
French Military in Abu Dhabi sign MoU with Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
ADEC hosts ‘World Robot Olympiad - UAE 2010'
Al Qattami: Education at the threshold of transformation
Mohammed bin Rashid lays stress on state-of-the-art schools
New academic year in Abu Dhabi to see profound changes
Mohammed bin Rashid approves organisational structure of Ministry of Education
Abu Dhabi rolls out key school reform plan
Emirates Transport is ready for the new school year: Qattami
ADEC wins ESRI Award for contribution to Geographic Science
ADEC introduces world-class school infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Mohammed bin Zayed inspects works at UAE University's new campus
NYU Abu Dhabi announces 2010-2011 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Scholars
Wates appointed to build new Aldar flagship school
Hamed bin Zayed inaugurates Kustar Discovery Centre in Abu Dhabi
Barren land in RAK will soon be a leading seat of learning
Scientific research budget in government universities is low: Nahyan
Education council logo focuses on Emirati values
ADEC signs for implementing Finnish education system model in two public schools
Abu Dhabi Education Council to open five schools
UAE Students to begin training on NASA missions
UAE to adopt three-semester school year in 2010-2011 academic year
Abu Dhabi schools fully prepared to compete in World Robot Olympiad 2011
Nahyan bin Mubarak awarded Honorary Doctorate by Australia's Murdoch University
ADEC continues to inspect schools to ensure health and safety for children
Nahyan bin Mubarak signs a memorandum of understanding with Durham University
UAEU launches first PhD program in Humanities and Social Sciences
ADEC provides modern laboratory equipment worth more than Dh6.5m to Abu Dhabi schools
Educational Strategy 2010-2020 pivotal for building distinguished human capital
Education Ministry proposes restructuring educational curricula
New education strategy includes 50 initiatives
Mohammed bin Rashid urges people to discuss the country's education strategy