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H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi: UAE Education Day reflects a national vision that places education as a strategic priority

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), has affirmed that UAE Education Day – established by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and marked annually on 28 February – reflects the nation’s unwavering commitment to education as a cornerstone of its development model.

HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi

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World’s largest book sale, Big Bad Wolf 2026, opens in Dubai with over 1m books

Dubai, UAE – February 26, 2026: Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books has officially opened its doors at the Sound Stage, Dubai Studio City, marking the start of its 2026 Dubai edition and welcoming visitors to the world’s largest book sale. Running until March 8, the 11-day event returns in partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.

Bringing together more than one million books under one roof, with discounts of up to 95 per cent and prices starting from AED 2 and free entry, the book fair once again reinforces its founding principle: making reading accessible and affordable for all. Spanning fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, cookbooks, educational resources, and self-development titles, the expansive warehouse-style layout allows readers to browse freely and discover books across every major genre.

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Sharjah K-12 Enrolment Reaches 251,000 in AY25

Sharjah K-12 Enrolment Reaches 251,000 in AY25, with Private Schools Driving 3.3% Annual Growth Since AY19, Research Reveals at Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education 2026

L.E.K. Consulting Research Shows 83% Private School Penetration and 3.6% Growth in International K-12 Segment, Reinforcing Sharjah’s Position as an Emerging Global Education Hub

Dubai, UAE, 19 February 2026: Sharjah’s K-12 education sector has reached approximately 251,000 students, with 83% enrolled in private schools, according to research and analysis by global strategy consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting. Since 2019, private K-12 enrolment in the emirate has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%, with the international curriculum segment expanding slightly faster at 3.6%, over the same period

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Hosts Startup Career Fair 2026, Bringing Together 50 UAE Startups Across 26 Industries

• 12 Alumni-Led Ventures Among 50 UAE Startups
• Digital-First Hiring Enables Real-Time Matching
• BITS Strengthens Ties with UAE’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Dubai, UAE – The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) recently hosted the Startup Career Fair 2026, bringing together 50 emerging startups from across the UAE and creating a vibrant platform for students to connect directly with founders and early-stage teams. The fair recorded a 43% increase in participation compared to last year, reflecting rising student interest in startup careers and stronger engagement from the UAE’s entrepreneurial community.

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Destination Dubai Expo Strengthens Study Dubai Momentum Across India Through Successful 2026 Roadshow

Dubai, UAE – The Destination Dubai Expo, aligned with Study Dubai, the Government of Dubai’s flagship initiative to position the emirate as a global education destination, successfully concluded its second multi-city India Roadshow 2026, building on the strong momentum and engagement generated during its inaugural edition.

The roadshow showcased Dubai’s dynamic and rapidly expanding higher education ecosystem across key Indian cities, connecting prospective students and families with internationally recognised universities, world-class campuses, and diverse academic and career pathways — all within one of the world’s most future-focused cities.

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