Category Archives: Education

From Classroom Ideas to Real Ventures: How Students Are Building Startups at BITS Pilani Dubai

Dubai, UAE: For a growing number of students today, university is no longer just about lectures, exams, and placements. It is increasingly becoming a space to experiment, build, and sometimes even launch a business before graduation.

(L–R) Prof. Souri Banerjee, Director, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus_ and Prof. Vilas H. Gaidhane, Faculty In-Charge, CIIED, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award honors minds shaping future of humanity

Dubai, UAE, 23 March 2026- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) continues to strengthen its role as a prominent global platform that recognizes individuals and organizations making exceptional contributions to the advancement of knowledge. By celebrating groundbreaking achievements that benefit millions around the world, MBRKA reflects the UAE’s vision to position knowledge as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and promote a future shaped by scientific research and innovation.

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Arada awards AED183 million contract to build Reigate Grammar School Masaar, a new 2,700-capacity campus for Sharjah

  • Reigate Grammar School Masaar will be the first branch campus of a UK school in Sharjah
  • School set to open doors in 2027, following completion of the 16-month construction contract

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: 23 March 2026 – Arada has awarded the AED183 million main construction contract for a new K-12 school in Masaar, its AED9.5 billion forested megaproject in Sharjah. Developed in partnership with UAE-based education provider Bright Capital Investment, Reigate Grammar School Masaar is the first branch campus of a UK school to be established in Sharjah.

The contract to build the school was awarded to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC. Construction has begun, with work scheduled to take 16 months to complete.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library’s Children’s Library: Where Reading Journeys Begin

Dubai, UAE, March 23, 2026: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation is emerging as a leading force in championing children’s access to knowledge, in line with this year’s Emirati Children’s Day theme, ‘Right to Digital Knowledge’.

At the heart of its offering is the Children’s Library, an innovative, child-centric space featuring thousands of books, including interactive and 3D titles, alongside digital databases, free memberships, and inclusive services for children of determination. The initiative reflects a strong belief that investing in the future begins with nurturing young minds and sparking curiosity from an early age.

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Hobbeeme Launches Online Spring Break Camp for Kids Across the UAE

Proving That Learning Never Has to Stop

As Spring Break Is Announced Ahead of Schedule Amid Unprecedented Circumstances, UAE’s Fastest-Growing Hobby Discovery Platform Steps Up With an Immersive Online Camp Experience for Children

Dubai, UAE — In response to the early announcement of school spring break across the UAE amid uncertain and unprecedented times, Hobbeeme — a dynamic hobby discovery platform connecting children and adults with live online classes and curated hobby-based experiences — has swiftly pivoted to launch a fully immersive Online Spring Break Camp designed to keep young minds engaged, inspired, and learning throughout the break.

With families across the UAE facing an unexpected two-week school closure, Hobbeeme has rapidly mobilised its growing network of expert instructors and activity partners to deliver a robust, affordable, and flexible programme of unlimited live online classes — all at one fixed price, from the comfort of home.

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