Dubai News

Abu Dhabi schools can provide regional lead on learner-centred education says Cambridge chief

Abu Dhabi’s schools have the opportunity to provide regional leadership when it comes to learner-centred education, says Ann Puntis, Chief Executive Officer of University of Cambridge International Examinations, speaking ahead of next week’s conference Towards a student-centred classroom, being staged under the patronage of ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/University of Cambridge CIE.jpg

Barclays Wealth supports the spread of literacy in the Arab World through EAIFL 2010

Barclays to host author session with Martin Amis at EAIFL    Barclays Wealth, a global wealth management institution, in its cemented commitment to support the communities and societies it operates in, revealed today, in another step to support levels o... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Barclays-Wealth-logo.jpg

RTA Women Committee celebrates International Women's Day

Dr. Aysha Al Busmait, Director of Customer Service Dep't, Chairman of Women's Committee at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), commended the support and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of t... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSC_1488.jpg

Art Satwa in partnership with the Welfare Association hold Creative Palestinian Art a competition,exhibition and publication

 Month-long exhibition to showcase Palestine’s finest contemporary artists   Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in partnership with the Welfare Association, Art Sawa is holding a ju... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Art-Sawa-Creative-Palestini.jpg

Registration is now open for Counselling Arabia Conference at Dubai Womens College

 Early bird registration is available until March 30, 2010 Dubai Women’s College announced that registration for Counselling Arabia Conference is now open. The conference which is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Massive Discounts on a Range of Courses and Exciting Prizes Announced by Eton Institute to Mark their 4th Anniversary:

Eton Institute, on occasion of its anniversary on 11 March 2010, announces massive discounts of up to 25% on all courses offered at the institute. Unwrapping specifics about their much-awaited 4th anniversary celebrations, the institute is also giving away 12 exciting Dreamdays experiences every hour throughout the day from parasail... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Eton-Institute-logo(21).gif

The Farjam Collection to Showcase Highlights from Iran Inside Out

Groundbreaking exhibition presented in first appearance outside the United States   The Farjam Collection @ DIFC will showcase highlights from the acclaimed Iran Inside Out exhibition following from a successful run at The Chelsea Art Museum in New York City and the DePaul University Museum in... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Iran_Inside_Out_at_The_Farj.jpg

Over 800 participants share the light for Palestine

“Share the Light” walk, an initiative organized by Al Qasba, gathered over 800 participants who came together from all over UAE to walk for the aid of Palestinian children. The walk was held in cooperation with the Palestinian Children Relief Fund (PCRF), UAE Red Crescent, and Higher Colleges of Technology in Sharjah.  ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Image-0475.jpg

GEMS WORLD ACADEMY STUDENT IS UAE WORLD MATHS DAY AMBASSADOR

Felicia Jesslyn, GEMS World Academy student chosen as Maths Ambassador for the UAE Annual maths competition held on the first Wednesday in March all over the world More than 500 Gems World Academy students compete in live online quizzes   15 year old Felicia Jesslyn from G... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Felicia-Jesslyn-.jpg

Students visit DM Coastal Zone and Waterways Management Section

A delegation from Al Jawaher School recently visited the Environment Department of Dubai Municipality to get a brief on the Municipality's leading role in managing the coastal zone and protecting it through the adoption of the concept of integrated coastal zone management.   The visit comes in line with the vision and s... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Student delegation visits DM Monitoring Station.jpg

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE EXPERTS TO HOST ABU DHABI CONFERENCE ON STUDENT-CENTRED CLASSROOMS

Two of the UK’s leading educational examinations institutions are to host a one-day conference in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of the Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC), on student-centred learning in the Emirate.   More than 250 school principals and heads of department are invited to attend the one-day ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/University of Cambridge logo.gif

Dubai School of Government Launches Arabic Edition of Book on e-Government

 “Governance and Information Technology: From Electronic Government to Information Government” Offers Insight Into Vital e-Governance Policies and Trends   The Dubai School of Government (DSG), a research and teaching institution focusing on public policy in the Arab world, to... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSG---Governance-and-Inform.jpg

FIELD TRIALS UNDER WAY TO SEE HOW DUBAI PUPILS SHAPE UP IN MATHS, SCIENCE AND READING

Dubai’s schools are taking part in field trials for their second round of the international TIMSS assessment ­– and some children are having their reading skills tested at the same time.   The TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Liter... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/fatma-2.jpg

Women & E-Learning Conference to Mark Knowledge Day at Ajman University

A conference on “Women & E-Learning: Potentials and Challenges” is to be held at Ajman University of Science & Technology (AUST) on March 17-18, 2010, to celebrate Knowledge Day. At a press conference related to the event, Dr. Ahmad Dabbagh, Director of E-learning Educational Services at AUST, said that the aim of the confe... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/254(1).jpg

DWC holds a special Graduate Evening for Higher Diploma alumnae

Dubai Women’s College (DWC) held recently a special Graduate Evening where recent Higher Diploma alumnae were invited back to the college to speak to the current crop of Higher Diploma Year 2 students. The purpose of the informal question and answer session was to provide an opportunity for DWC Year 2 students to gain valuable feedb... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

M'Sharie delegation visits DWC and offers support to its students

Dubai Women’s College received a high-level delegation from M'Sharie, the investment arm of Dubai Investments, who was acquainted with the latest hi-tech learning developments provided by DWC for its students. The visitors offered support for some students’ activities.... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSC03279(1).jpg

Eco-Awareness Morning Resounds In UAE

Bokashi Dubai, Lucky Recycling and even Jumeirah Primary School helped spread awareness about this event by displaying the Eco Awareness Morning Invite on their websites. UAE, Thirteen years ago a decree was issued calling all the citizens of UAE to protect the country’s environment. From then on the 4th of February was declared as... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

CFA Charter Gains Traction in Qatar as Financial Services Market Matures

Qatar – Despite the global economic downturn, CFA Institute, the world’s leading association for financial and investment professionals that administers the highly regarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, has reported a substantial rise in Qatar-based candidates taking the CFA Program.   The ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Bob-Johnson.jpg

Dubai International Academy celebrates cultural diversity at International Day

Dubai International Academy (DIA) celebrated its annual International Day on 4th March with exciting performances by students that showcased a myriad of cultures from around the world.   An ambience of fun and friendship prevailed at the school grounds, as students, parents and s... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/IMG_99260.jpg

Cupcake 101 From the Queen of Cake Couture

We all like to spend an occasional hour or two in the kitchen trying to come up with something new or different. With the recent cupcake craze around the world today many of us have tried to create our own little sweet delights in our very own kitchen at home. Now whether you’d call yourself an expert or a beginner in the kit... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Dalia-Dogmoch---3.jpg