Category Archives: Education

Quantum Media Launches Education Africa

A Purpose-Led Platform Uniting Africa Through Education

Quantum Media, the team behind Education UAE and Education Saudi, proudly announces the launch of Education Africa, a visionary, purpose-driven media platform connecting schools, educators, and education-focused businesses across the continent.

With Africa’s youth population set to double in the next 25 years and education reform rapidly expanding, Education Africa arrives at a pivotal moment. Designed to amplify visibility, build community, and drive meaningful impact, the platform provides an independent voice for private schools, educators, and families navigating a fast-changing educational landscape.

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai campus launches forward-thinking BA (Honours) Liberal Arts Program

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Dubai, UAE – July 29, 2025 – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking BA (Honours) Liberal Arts program at the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts (MILA), responding to evolving global workforce demands and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a premier international education hub. This innovative program, with admissions open for September 2025, marks a strategic advancement in higher education for the region.

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A Learning Lab launches innovation projects for teens to explore career pathways

Seven programs to provide hands-on experience in future professions

July 17,2025 , Dubai, UAE: Leading teen career exploration platform, A Learning Lab, has announced the launch of a suite of programs to offer high school students immersive, hands-on experiences across a wide range of future-focussed industries. From space exploration and healthcare innovation to branding, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing, the seven groundbreaking innovation projectsprovide teens with the opportunity to explore real-world challenges and emerging career paths. Each of the programs is conducted by industry experts currently working on similar projects in the field.

Leading teen career exploration platform, A Learning Lab, has announced the launch of programs to offer high school students immersive, hands-on experiences across a wide range of future-focussed industries

Structured into a four-session experience,  all of the transformational programs incorporate both education and application, to equip high school students with the knowledge and practical skills in the field. The foundation stage develops students’ understanding of the subject, while the investigation phase is focussed on research and exploring opportunities in the market. The development stage enables participants to build a solution or prototype, which culminates in the final presentation where they communicate their innovation.

Among the groundbreaking programs is The FutureBuilders Project, which is designed for teenagers who are eager to transform big ideas into tangible solutions.

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Canadian University Dubai to lead three DFF funded projects to advance healthcare innovation

Projects to position UAE at the forefront of technology-driven solutions in the healthcare sector

July 16,2025: Dubai, UAE: Researchers from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been awarded three separate grants from the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Program to advance the application of technologies to improve the health of people in the UAE. CUD faculty will be leading each of the projects, that will develop tools to improve health outcomes and position the UAE at the forefront of technology-driven healthcare solutions.

The projects will contribute to the UAE’s strategic vision to be a world leader in healthcare and wellbeing

The university’s School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology has secured two grants to support projects aimed at advancing technologies that support diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of healthcare. Led by CUD’s Prof. Firuz Kamalov, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and the University of Huddersfield, a team of researchers will pioneer an Explainable Artificial Intelligence system to support the early detection of dementia and to develop an understanding of its potential progression. The project has the capacity to deliver a major step forward in transforming dementia care through AI-driven innovation that can deliver earlier diagnosis to improve patient treatment, guide clinical decisions, and offer vital support to families.

Canadian University Dubai has been awarded three separate grants from the Dubai Future Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation Program

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Pearson Advances English Language Assessment with Enhanced PTE and New Express Test

Dubai, UAE – 14 July 2025 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announces updates to its English language testing portfolio. These include enhancements to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the launch of the Pearson English Express Test, bringing new advances in secure, accurate, and trusted assessments. Together, they demonstrate Pearson’s commitment to improving the testing experience for governments, universities, and test takers worldwide.

Sharon Hague, President of English Language Learning at Pearson

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