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Glinks students secure US$5.5 million scholarships at globally reputed universities

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Date: Dubai, UAE; September 6, 2024

Glinks International, the leading end-to-end education consultancy in the GCC region, announced that its students were awarded US$5.5 million worth of scholarships from renowned international universities. Offering an extensive range of services that takes care of its students holistically, Glinks stands as a premier in empowering ambitious students to enrol into their dream educational institutions.

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GESS Dubai 2024 to Spotlight EdTech as GCC International Schools Ramp Up Investment in AR and AI Technologies

  • Other resources schools are focusing on in the coming years include infrastructure and maintenance, digital and remote learning tools, and textbooks and educational schemes.
  • International schools are also actively integrating wellbeing strategies into their curricula and school culture.

September 2024, Dubai UAE: The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai, organised by Informa Connect, returns for its highly anticipated 17th edition from November 12 to 14, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1 to 3. This year, the focus is on the rapid adoption of EdTech, particularly augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as international schools in the GCC region increasingly allocate their budgets toward these innovative solutions. With the GCC EdTech market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.12% from 2024 to 2030, governments across the region are emphasizing education and technology as central pillars in their economic transformation and national development strategies.

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Billion-dollar Indian Edtech Unicorn Physics Wallah (PW) grows 4x in the UAE Market and eyes further expansion

  • PW Gulf plans to expand its offerings to include curricula tailored for students following British, American, and National educational systems, broadening its reach and impact.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading multinational edtech platform committed to democratizing education globally, has made its first international foray by entering the UAE market through a strategic partnership with Knowledge Planet in 2023. Since then, operating as PW Gulf in the region, the platform has achieved 4x growth, further solidifying its position as a dominant force in the global edtech landscape.

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Prof. Souri Banerjee appointed as the new director for BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

Dubai, UAE :BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, a renowned institution known for its commitment to innovation, has announced the appointment of Prof. Souri Banerjee as its new Director. He assumed the role in August 2024 and will serve as Director for the next five years. Prof. Banerjee succeeds Prof. Srinivasan Madapusi, who served as Director of the Dubai Campus since July 2021.

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S&Z Group Announces the Launch of North Gate British School in Ajman

The S&Z Group, a visionary organization that founded the innovative and eco sensitive Habitat Schools located in Ajman announces the launch of their latest state of the art campus, the North Gate British School. The school is set to open its doors for the academic year 2024-25 and is located in Hamidiya, Ajman.

North Gate British School is expected to reshape the schooling landscape in the region, offering a unique combination of the esteemed UK National curriculum with the rich cultural heritage and modern elements of the UAE.

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