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Singapore-Based Global Schools Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Emirates American School, Sharjah

Singapore-Based Global Schools Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Emirates American School, Sharjah

The collaboration promises to provide global learning opportunities and future ready skills for students

Sharjah, Nov 06 2023: Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Group (GSG), an initiative of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates American School (EAS), Sharjah; bringing together two stalwarts in education who have the common vision of providing locally and globally advanced 21st-century education to students in a values-based environment.

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Gulf Medical University Celebrates a Record-Breaking MASE 2023 with 1,431 Exhibits from 108 UAE Schools

Gulf Medical University Celebrates a Record-Breaking MASE 2023 with 1,431 Exhibits from 108 UAE Schools

  • Biggest Annual Medical and Science Exhibition of 2023 Showcased 1,431 Exhibits from 108 UAE Schools Across Six Categories at Gulf Medical University

November 6, 2023: Gulf Medical University (GMU) recently concluded its 17th edition of the Biggest Annual Medical, Art, and Science Exhibition (MASE), a highly anticipated competition for high school students. This event saw remarkable participation from over 108 schools, showcasing the impressive talents of young minds in six distinct categories. These categories included a diverse range of creative and intellectual ideas, including projects, posters, paintings, music compositions, poetry, and innovative business ideas.

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ZainTECH and Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai launch Data Challenge

Inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge hosted at RITDubai Innovation Center

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2 November, 2023

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has launched the inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge on 28 October, in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) Dubai. The event follows the strategic partnership signed by the two entities earlier this month at GITEX Global 2023, aimed at advancing research and development, and fostering key business collaborations aligned with the UAE’s national agenda and talent development.

The Inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge, in line with their talent development agenda was hosted at the RIT Dubai Innovation Center 

The ZainTECH Data Challenge was held at RIT Dubai’s Innovation Center, during which RIT students worked with ZainTECH’s Dataexperts to gain practical experience. The Challenge also encouraged students to think critically and creatively to address real-world data problems; learning how to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and evaluate model performance – a crucial skill for data-driven decision-making.

Collaboration is essential in data science and as such, students were grantedthe opportunity to work in teams during the event, sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise to tackle complex challenges collaboratively.Team Velox, comprised of students Patricia Denise Azarraga Ignacio, Nart Madi, and Zoya Hyat Shaikh, secured first place in the competition, followed by team Cinnabonwith members Muhammed Yusuf, Omar Mohammed Nayyar, and Dawood Ahmed Jukaku in second place, and Team X, including students Daniil Mikhailov, Alisher Beisembekov, and TairlanKairolla, in third place. The winning teams not only celebrated their achievements but also received substantial rewards, including scholarships and coveted paid internships at ZainTECH. These prizes serve to propel their learning and pave the way for promising career trajectories. 

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AUS Board of Trustees approves new programs and research centers, sets Emiratization as institutional priority

AUS Board of Trustees approves new programs and research centers, sets Emiratization as institutional priority

Sharjah, October 30, 2023

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) Board of Trustees has approved the launch of a new graduate program and the establishment of three research centers within the university to bolster its research agenda. It has also set out new strategies to elevate Emiratization as an institutional priority.

Headed by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, the fall board meeting was held on campus. This was also the first board meeting attended by Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, who assumed his duties this October.

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EM Normandie brings triple accredited business degrees to UAE

Institution provides international study options for students taking prestigious programs

October 30,2023, Dubai, UAE: Renowned French business schools, EM Normandie, is bringing its prestigious triple accredited degree programs to the UAE, enabling students in the region to earn a globally recognized qualification from one of the oldest and most respected institutions in France. Students enrolling in the School’s nationally and internationally accredited degrees will also have the opportunity to study in other cities across the institution’s global network of campuses.

Renowned French business school EM Normandie has established its campus in the Dubai Knowledge Park

Inaugurated earlier this year, EM Normandie Business School in the UAE has established its campus in the strategic education hub, Dubai Knowledge Park. Initially welcoming international students from its global campuses to undertake a period of study in Dubai, the institution has now opened its doors for new applicants to start their program in the UAE. As the second oldest School of Management in France, EM Normandie holds the distinguished triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. Recognized among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, it has also been ranked in the Financial Times’ top 65 business schools listing for 2023.

EM Normandie’s international students from its global campuses undertake a period of study in Dubai

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