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RIT Dubai convenes international education leaders to advance experiential learning

Forum aims to bridge the gap between local high schools and global universities

October 30,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has hosted a delegation of education leaders from India and China to discuss the future of experiential learning in bridging the gap between high school and university. The two-day Educreator forum, staged at the university’s internationally renowned Innovation Center, also showcased the growing reputation of Dubai as a global hub for education.

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Canadian University Dubai and University of Oxford launch MENA Global Health Network

Inauguration ceremony unveils agenda for accelerated regional public health research

October 29,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and the University of Oxford have officially launched the MENA regional hub of The Global Health Network (TGHN) during a ceremony hosted at the institution’s campus in Dubai City Walk.

Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Al Jalila Foundation Dr. Raja Al Gurg, Director of The Global Health Network Prof. Trudie Lang, Chancellor, Canadian University Dubai Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi

The event was staged in the presence of Dr. Raja Al Gurg, Member of the Board of Trustees and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the global philanthropic healthcare organization, Al Jalila Foundation. TGHN MENA will specifically focus on research to inform evidence for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in global healthcare.

The Global Health Network MENA launch

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Gulf Medical University draws 6,000 visitors and participants to its 18th Annual Medical, Art, and Science Exhibition, awarding Dh 50,000 in cash prizes

GMU MASE 2024 showcased 1,400 exhibits across various categories, including projects, music, poetry, posters, paintings, and business ideas, all created by talented young students from 96 schools throughout the UAE.

October 28, 2024: Gulf Medical University (GMU) concluded the 18th edition of its Annual Medical, Art, and Science Exhibition (MASE) for high school students. This year, over 3,000 students from more than 96 schools participated in six categories: project, poster, painting, music, poetry, and business ideas. The hybrid event, held both online and onsite, showcased approximately 1,400 exhibits from students in grades 10, 11, and 12, competing for a total of AED 50,000 in cash prizes, along with trophies and certificates.

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UAE-based Alumni Celebrate Sir Syed Day in Honor of AMU Founder, AMU VC was the chief guest

UAE-based Alumni Celebrate Sir Syed Day in Honor of AMU Founder, AMU VC was the chief guest
Sharjah, UAE, October 28, 2024: In a significant celebration of educational and cultural ties between the UAE and India, the UAE-based alumni of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) recently gathered at the Coral Beach Resort in Sharjah to honor Sir Syed Day, marking the birth of the university’s founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. This year, the event witnessed record attendance, with more than 1,100 alumni and their families coming together to celebrate.

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Leading Innovators and Educational Pioneers Gather at GESS Dubai 2024 to Address Regional Challenges

October 2024, Dubai, UAE: As international schools and student populations continue to grow in the GCC—now reaching 1,653 schools (a 6.5% increase from 2023) and serving 1,712,894 students (an 8.4% rise from last year)—the region faces evolving and unique demands.

Schools are increasingly focusing on streamlining logistical and operational processes to support the needs of this expanding student base. GESS Dubai 2024, the largest gathering of educational supplies and solutions in the region, aims to address these challenges by bringing together a diverse array of exhibitors and thought leaders from November 12 to 14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, offering a global platform for exploring transformative solutions for the future of education.

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