In collaboration with the Russian Islamic University, in the Republic of Bashkortostan, and the Bashkir State University in Ufa, the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), an ISESCO Subsidiary Organ, will hold a scientific conference on “The High Islamic Educational Values in the 21st Century”, on 22-23 September 2011, at the Russian Islamic University, in Ufa, theRead more

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's representative, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, received the head of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students -- USA Branch (NUKS), Fahad Al-Subaiee, and the union administrative staff. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-SalemRead more

New Zealand is aiming to expand its education services abroad to treble the number of foreign students enrolled and to double the economic value of international education to 5 billion NZ dollars (4.1 billion U.S. dollars) over the next 15 years. Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce Tuesday released the first version of the "International Education Leadership Statement," which "sets boldRead more

Young children in the emirate of Abu Dhabi can look forward to nine days of fun and experimentation in November at the first-ever Abu Dhabi Science Festival. The festival, which will include fun activities to showcase the potential of science and technology at prominent venues like the Corniche, is aimed at popularising the two fields of study among young children,Read more

A bold initiative to introduce sex education in primary schools is being viewed as a sign of progress by many in a nation where traditionally the subject is taboo. Yu Fei of China Features reports. When Liu Yajun, a Beijing primary school teacher in her 40s, first tried to talk about reproductive organs with her 11-year-old students, she found sheRead more

Thirty-six new vocational training centres will open for 2011-2012 academic year, announced Sunday an official at the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education. A total of thirty-two centres, including two institutes will open this year, Director of Vocational Training at the Ministry Ounissa Alloune told the National Radio.Read more

American Islamic College organized yesterday its second conference on Islam and Muslims in the United States. The conference aims to celebrate the achievements of American Muslim community and highlight the long standing relationships between the Muslim World and the United States. The conference was attended by Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu and aRead more

In 2001 the newly opened Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM) admitted a modest cohort of 15 students who were taught in a portacabin with Ron Hilvert as managing director. As the academy observes its tenth anniversary next month, it has crossed the 300-student mark with Hilvert still holding the reigns. Today students are taught in state-of-the-art facilities and theRead more

Primary school pupils need to have at least nine hours' sleep each night or their capacity to learn will be impaired, say researchers.The research carried out by the Autonomous University of Barcelona examined the link between sleep and children's intellectual development.It found that a lack of sleep damaged core skills needed for learning.The researchers suggest parents should be taught aboutRead more

In a country like the UAE, temporary home to a large transient expatriate population, leadership positions in various businesses often tend to see people come and go. Tertiary institutions in the UAE kick off the new academic year with fresh faces at the helm. The Higher Colleges of Technology, a federal tertiary institution with campuses nationwide, has welcomed two newRead more