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Darat Jordan Announces 'Reef Amman' Project

Darat Jordan Holdings announced 'Reef Amman' project with an investmenet of $150 million in real estate, tourism, and education, will be implemented over the next 3 years. Press Release - 07Aug 10:28GMT
Philadelphia University students to protest against registration fee hike

Jordan's Philadelphia University (PU) students plan to stage a sit-in on campus to protest a university decision to raise registration fees by JD80, with the administration warning that students who block the university's main gate will face expulsion. Jordan Times - 07Aug 07:39GMT
Schools planned in Jordan and Philippines

Jumeirah Group is considering opening vocational schools in Jordan and the Philippines. Emirates Business 24/7 - 07Aug 06:20GMT
Iran invites Egypt Sunni university into Shiite heartland

Despite Egypt-Iran tensions, the Shiite-dominated Islamic republic has made an unprecedented request for Cairo's Al-Azhar University, Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning, to open a branch in Tehran. AFP - 07Aug 04:58GMT
HCT signs MoU with Vanderbilt University of USA

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vanderbilt University of Tennessee, USA for cooperation in the academic fields. WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 06Aug 13:26GMT
British University in Dubai Appoints New Registrar

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) continues to work to stimulate the regional knowledge- based economy, appointing Martin Prince as its new Registrar, and launching a series of industry-focused courses. Press Release - 06Aug 08:40GMT
Bahia Hariri says new Lebanese Cabinet statement prioritizes education

Education Minister Bahia Hariri stressed the importance of developing the educational sector in Lebanon during the inauguration of the regional workshop on Education for Sustainable Development organized by UNESCO. The Daily Star - 06Aug 05:04GMT
Audit report accuses Kuwait's Ministry of Education committee of violations

A report by the Audit Bureau alleges questionable activities and overspending by a number of members of a Ministry of Education (MoE) committee. Kuwait Times - 05Aug 06:09GMT
Academic year will start on Aug 24: UAE MOE

The Ministry of Education in UAE has reiterated the academic year 2008-2009, will begin on Aug. 24, as scheduled earlier, Mohammed bin Hindi, executive director for institutional service affairs, has said. WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 04Aug 11:17GMT
Crescent Plans Development Centre In South Iraq

Crescent Petroleum has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the AMAR International Charitable Foundation for cooperation to support capacity-building and local communities in Iraq. Press Release - 04Aug 09:59GMT

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