http://www.zawya.com/educationen-usCopyright 2009 ABQ Zawya Ltd. All rights reserved.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT5014476http://www.zawya.com/educationhttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091121050124Qatar's ongoing education reforms have started paying off, albeit slowly. The latest annual assessment of the Independent School students shows that there is a significant improvement in the performance of students as compared to the previous years. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:03:47 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091121050124Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091121050317The University of Calgary-Qatar (UCQ) is now gearing toward being a leading educational institution for nurses that would produce a world-class sustainable nursing workforce in Qatar. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:03:19 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091121050317Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091120T143501ZMJD20The school dropout rate among Palestinian refugees in Lebanon is alarmingly high with 50 percent of 17-year-olds and 40 percent of 16-year-olds receiving no education, UN officials warned on Friday.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:23:15 GMTAFP ANA20091120T143501ZMJD20Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_20112009_211129Ras Al Khaimah Families with children attending private schools have recommended school buses avoid dropping the children at the schools' entrances and go instead inside. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:37 GMTGulf News GN_20112009_211129Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091120072518Jordan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Thursday signed an agreement to launch a new trust fund to execute an education programme on landmines and explosive remnants of war. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:19:22 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091120072518Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091120072715 Six schools in Amman have been renovated and expanded at a total cost of $2.6 million under a USAID-funded programme.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:25 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091120072715Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091119062140Iraq's Missan local authority has allocated ID7 billion to build 15 schools at the province's marshes.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:59:02 GMTAswat Aliraq ZAWYA20091119062140Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091119034745Qatar University (QU) and ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint research and development.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:44 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091119034745Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091119033659 The first edition of the Qatar Foundation-supported World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) wrapped up here yesterday with the announcement of two concrete projects and a 10-point action plan. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:42 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091119033659Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091119044653Effat University inaugurated its technology-enhanced laboratory equipped with computers which will enable students to communicate with their teachers in the University as well as research centers and major libraries around the world.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:10:03 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20091119044653Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091118085951The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the region's leading research-based post-graduate university, has this year offered the largest number of scholarships since its inception in 2003, providing more applicants the opportunity to acquire higher education.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:28:25 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091118085951Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091118042856Curriki, the innovative award-winning project of the first World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), is keen on partnering with Qatar.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:27:00 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091118042856Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091118045355Dubai Cares, the UAE-based philanthropic institution founded by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has received a donation of Dh10 million from Sunny Varkey in support of its education programmes that aim to provide children in developing countries with access to primary education.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:06:21 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20091118045355Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117082228Damascus - Two new elementary schools were opened Monday in Jaramana at Damascus countryside.This was in cooperation between Ministry of Education, the French First Aid Organization, The Syrian Red Crescent and UNRWA.More than 1000 students from...Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:56:45 GMTSANA (Syria Arab News Agency) ZAWYA20091117082228Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117140508SIS, a global IT solutions and outsourcing arm of the global engineering powerhouse, Siemens Corporation and its Saudi partner Naizak, announced the successful implementation of the SAP system to support KAUST Research Centers' for the state-of-the-art supply chain environment.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:10 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091117140508Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117123025 ITWorx announced today the successful launch of a functionally-rich portal implemented on behalf of the Department of Chemical Engineering of Qatar University (QU).Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:13:49 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091117123025Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117103911The first World Innovation Summit for Education - WISE, officially launched by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser AL-MISSNED, Chair of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has marked the start of an exciting new international, multidisciplinary, collaborative drive on addressing global education challenges. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:49:52 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091117103911Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117105041The British Council is supporting the UAE Professionals and decision-makers from the business and education sectors to find solutions to labour challenges through the British Council Skills for Employability Advisory Forum in the United Arab Emirates. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:47:16 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091117105041Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117105500Dr. Ali bin Nasir Al Ghafees, The Governor of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) signed here today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Irish counterpart in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Ireland Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al Derees. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:46:31 GMTSaudi Press Agency ZAWYA20091117105500Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117101524Ajman University of Science & Technology (AUST) will provide 21 Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi scholarships, and 6 Ajman Municipality and Planning Department scholarships. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:27 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091117101524Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117090656The Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Anqari signed today a contract of Medical City Project at the Abha-based King Khalid University at a cost of SR 1.9 billion. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:59:20 GMTSaudi Press Agency ZAWYA20091117090656Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117035205The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) and Qatar Foundation aims to take education beyond the boundaries. The conclusions and ideas of each 19 breakout sessions and five plenary sessions will be used to draft the WISE Final Report.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:05:25 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091117035205Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091116060142The seventh H1N1 death was announced by the Ministry of Health Saturday as a 37-year old female from the outer suburbs of Cairo succumbed to pneumonia after contracting the virus Friday evening.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:42:33 GMTDaily News Egypt ZAWYA20091116060142Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091116060259The illiteracy rate in Egypt decreased to 26 percent, a slight drop from last year, an official said earlier this week.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:39:42 GMTDaily News Egypt ZAWYA20091116060259Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_15112009_161112Kuwait is considering introducing a mandatory teacher's licence to help improve staff performance and boost education standards, sources have said.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:19:55 GMTGulf News GN_15112009_161112Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091115031944The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia has launched a SR20 billion project to construct 3,200 schools for boys and girls in different parts of the Kingdom. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:35:20 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091115031944Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091114104014The New York Institute of technology (NYIT) has celebrated the new academic year 2009/2010 in a ceremony held under the patronage of the university's Chairman in Middle East Dr. Mohamed Hussein and President of the Jordan University for Science and Technology Dr. Wajih Oweis.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:47:02 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091114104014Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091114054354 The illiteracy rate in Egypt decreased to 26 percent, a slight drop from last year, an official said earlier this week.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:22:16 GMTDaily News Egypt ZAWYA20091114054354Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091114062506According to a news brief released on Wednesday in Tunis, a new digital educational portal "telmidh.com" will be operational on Sunday, November 15, 2009.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:13:54 GMTTunisia Online News ZAWYA20091114062506Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091114040004Jeddah's King Abdulaziz University (KAU) has just announced the construction of a new nuclear-research facility to be used to research nuclear power for peaceful purposes. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:23:25 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091114040004Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091113131840Emaar, The Economic City (Emaar.E.C), the tadawul listed company developing King Abdullah Economic City, have signed a preliminary agreement with the College of Business Administration (CBA) to train and develop 400 high school graduates.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:45:57 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091113131840Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091113073532 The Ministry of Education has decided to increase the salaries of substitute teachers in its schools, according to a ministry official.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:26:54 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091113073532Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091113064300ALHOSN University, a leading Abu Dhabi-based university dedicated to high-quality, value-based education, joined the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) conference on the effects of the global recession and climate change held recently in Chicago, Illinois, US.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:57 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091113064300Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091113071335 The Cambridge school- Doha organised an interschool debating competition on November 5 to mark the United Nations day -- October 24. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:47:49 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091113071335Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidWAM20091112095019711HE Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, and William H. Swanson, Raytheon Chairman and CEO, signed an MoU on the development of science and mathematics education in the state.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:08:39 GMTWAM (Emirates News Agency) WAM20091112095019711Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091112081941 Bayt.com, the Middle East's number one job site, announced that 8,000 students to date have registered for its innovative Virtual Education Fair (VEF) from 15th to 21st November, 2009 in conjunction with Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:26:34 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091112081941Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091112032535The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SR450-million project to ABB for power generation at the first women university in the Kingdom.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:29:01 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091112032535Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111103444Helping students whose first language is not English will be the focus of a national workshop hosted by Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) at Education City on November 12.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:37:20 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091111103444Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111105536Telecommunications network Kulacom partnered up with Ministry of Information & Communications Technology (MoICT) to implement the University Students Initiative, which provides laptops and Internet subscriptions at competitive rates. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:43 GMTThe Star ZAWYA20091111105536Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111093718 The Emirates Foundation, one of the UAE's leading philanthropic institutions, is once again supporting TeachMe, the largest educational conference ever held in the region. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:24:28 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091111093718Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111085750With the increase of the number of H1N1 cases in Yemen since the beginning of winter, people, especially school students, are turning to disinfectants and masks to protect themselves from infection. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:14 GMTYemen Times ZAWYA20091111085750Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111050817Officials urge parents not to worry as incidents of flu rise throughout schools. The swine flu pandemic has arrived in Moroccan schools, with 252 cases now identified across the kingdom. The first case of the current outbreak was detected in Fes on...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:28:51 GMTMagharebia.com ZAWYA20091111050817Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_10112009_111157Private education providers in Dubai have come together to have a collective voice in influencing policy decisions in the education sector.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:55:35 GMTGulf News GN_10112009_111157Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091110144210 The Dubai Private Schools Group (DPSG), a business group representing private schools in Dubai, has been formed to support the private education sector of Dubai by enhancing the overall quality of education and encouraging progressive growth policies. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:44:55 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091110144210Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091110122833In its continuing efforts to develop local talent and meet the demand for higher education in the field of construction, The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the region's leading research-based post-graduate university, has launched a master's programme in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:43:47 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091110122833Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091110093939New international school partnerships that give students in UAE and the UK the opportunity to learn directly from each other about their respective cultures are this week being formed under the British Council's global Connecting Classrooms programme.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:16:30 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091110093939Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091110032812RIYADH: The first-ever information technology program for 5.5 million students in the Kingdom in the field of education was launched on Monday at the headquarters of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).KACST President Ibrahim...Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:30:50 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091110032812Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091109054025Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif extended the four-day Eid El-Adha vacation to 10 days for all schools and universities as a preventive measure against the global swine flu pandemic.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:19:51 GMTDaily News Egypt ZAWYA20091109054025Open