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4 weeks ago

Dubai launches first accredited Bachelor of Music degree as music careers evolve

Aspiring musicians in Dubai will soon be able to study for a Bachelor of Music without leaving the city, as SAE University College prepares to launch what it says is Dubai’s first accredited degree of its kind. The three-year, full-time programme will begin in September 2026, with applications currently open. It comes as the UAE looks to expand its cultural and creative industries, with a national target for the sector to contribute 5 per cent of GDP by 2031. According to Jan Horn, Managing Director of SAE University College Dubai, the timing reflects a gap between the growth of the country’s music and entertainment sectors and the higher education options available to young people hoping to work in them. “Students in the UAE have historically had access to private music tuition and specialist training, but far fewer opportunities to progress into a comprehensive, industry-focused Bachelor of Music without leaving the country,” Horn told sources. He said the way young people view music careers is also changing, with students looking beyond traditional performance roles towards songwriting, production, electronic music, content creation, artist development and music business. “For that ambition to be sustainable, the UAE needs more than venues, events and entertainment […]

1 month ago

UAE Ministry of Education sets 13 conditions for students to get full scholarship

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced that applying for a fully funded scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in top fields at renowned international universities involves meeting 13 general conditions. The Ministry outlined the scholarship criteria as follows: applicants must be UAE citizens, fulfill all specific requirements for their selected degree, and have received academic acceptance from a university and programme recognised by the Ministry. The field of study should align with priority sectors. Candidates must also pass a personal interview and required competency and skills tests. Additionally, previous qualifications must be validated or certified by relevant authorities and the Ministry of Education. Finally, applicants need to commit to full-time, on-campus study abroad. The requirements are as follows: males must provide a certificate for exemption, postponement, or completion of national service. Candidates need to sign a declaration agreeing to the scholarship and study aid regulations and any conditions stated by the Ministry once the scholarship is fully approved. Applicants should not have received a full scholarship or grant from any organisation, domestically or internationally. Additionally, they must not have previously been on a scholarship for an equivalent or lower degree level, nor should […]

1 month ago

CBSE Schools in Bahrain: Fees, Admissions and What Parents Should Know

CBSE schools in Bahrain educate tens of thousands of children, making the Indian board one of the largest curriculum streams on the island. For the many Indian families here, and for some other South Asian families, a CBSE education offers continuity with home, affordable fees and a clear route into Indian universities. The system has its own rhythm, though, and it differs from the September-to-June pattern that governs most other schools in Bahrain. Understanding how the boards work, when the academic year runs and where the fees sit will save you confusion at admission time. This guide covers all of it. Why Bahrain has such strong demand for CBSE Indians form one of the largest expatriate communities in Bahrain, with families working across healthcare, retail, banking, construction and engineering. Many intend to return to India eventually, or want the option open, so schooling that keeps children aligned with the Indian system carries obvious value. A child who studies CBSE in Bahrain can move to a CBSE school in Kerala, Mumbai or Delhi with minimal friction, because the syllabus is the same board-prescribed programme. The Central Board of Secondary Education is India’s largest school board, and its affiliated schools abroad follow […]

1 month ago

Kuwaiti student sues Education Ministry, wins case overturning failed school year

Court orders ministry to promote student to grade 8 after online technical glitch A Kuwaiti court has overturned an Education Ministry decision that failed a middle-school student and ordered that she be declared successful and promoted to the eighth grade after a technical glitch prevented her from accessing online classes. The dispute began during the second semester when Kuwait’s Education Ministry was operating a remote-learning system through Microsoft Teams under exceptional circumstances. While other students attended virtual classes, the student was unable to access the platform for more than two months because of a technical fault that persisted until April. The student and her family challenged the decision in court. Her lawyer told the court that once the technical problem was resolved, the student completed and submitted all assignments and other academic requirements. He argued that the circumstances at the time had prevented her from reporting and explaining the problem to school administrators while it was occurring. Despite evidence that the technical failure was beyond the student’s control, the Education Ministry recorded her absence as unjustified and assessed her academic performance as “poor”, resulting in her failing the school year. After examining the circumstances of the case and evidence relating […]

1 month ago

British vs American vs IB Curriculum in Bahrain: Which Is Right for Your Child?

The IB vs British curriculum Bahrain question, with the American system as the third contender, is the decision that shapes everything else about your child’s education here. It determines how they will be taught, what exams they will sit, and which university doors open most easily at 18. All three systems are well established in Bahrain and all three send students to good universities around the world. The differences lie in structure, in how much choice students get and when, and in the style of learning each rewards. This guide explains how each system works, what it looks like in real Bahrain schools, and how to weigh the choice for your own child. How the British system is structured The British curriculum is organised into Key Stages. Primary covers Key Stages 1 and 2 (Years 1 to 6), secondary begins with Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9), and then students narrow their subjects. In Years 10 and 11 they study for GCSEs or IGCSEs, typically taking eight to ten subjects with externally set exams at 16. In the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) most students take three or four A-Levels, chosen freely, with final exams at 18. The […]

1 month ago

Teacher Exposes Chaos: Violence, Drugs, & Prostitution At 75% Migrant School In Germany

A German teacher has described a secondary school in the Rhineland where violence, drug dealing, and severe behavioral problems have become part of everyday life, including one case in which a 15-year-old girl allegedly prostituted herself in the school toilets for drugs and money. Speaking anonymously to Bild, special education teacher “Carola S.” said around 75 percent of students at her school have a migrant background, with many having arrived from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan or Ukraine. “It’s all blowing up in our faces,” she said. “Every day is a challenge. Fights, shouting — this happens in the classroom and on the schoolyard,” she told the German tabloid. “We are happy if we can teach for a few minutes at a time. Sometimes the police have to come several times a week.” She said drugs are also dealt on school grounds and recalled an extreme case involving a 15-year-old pupil. “A particularly egregious case involved a 15-year-old student who prostituted herself in the school toilets for drugs and money. She became pregnant and left the school.” Carola said many newly arrived pupils initially speak little German and do not receive grades for their first two years. “After that, the students are graded […]

1 month ago

Dr Suaad: How UAE’s First Woman Aircraft Engineer Broke Barriers — ‘A Woman Can Be Whatever She Dreams Of Becoming’

UAE’s first woman aircraft engineer on shattering stereotypes in aviation For 21 years, Dr. Eng. Suaad Al Shamsi, has been challenging perceptions of what women can achieve in one of the world’s most demanding industries. As the first female aircraft engineer in the United Arab Emirates, she has built a career at the intersection of aviation, technology and leadership, while also becoming a symbol of possibility for Emirati women entering traditionally male-dominated fields. Today, as the UAE celebrates Emirati Women’s Day, Dr. Suaad talks about her journey. We caught up with her at an event dedicated to Minimalist’s 10th anniversary and held in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day, where she was a panelist. The event celebrated Emirati culture and heritage, highlighting decades of history, craftsmanship, and tradition. Dr. Suaad’s passion for aviation began long before she entered the industry. Growing up near Dubai International Airport, aircraft were a constant presence. “My mother’s house was near Dubai International Airport, and as a child, I saw different aircraft and different types of aeroplanes every day. I was fascinated. I was obsessed with knowing who designed them, how they flew, who fixed them, and all the details behind them,” she explains. “I dreamed […]

2 months ago

Saudi Arabia approves landmark education law in major school system overhaul

Saudi Arabia has approved a landmark General Education Law that reshapes the governance of its school system, introduces new protections for students and teachers, and opens the door to greater private sector participation, in one of the Kingdom’s most comprehensive education reforms under Vision 2030. Issued by royal decree, the legislation creates, for the first time, a unified legal framework governing general education from early childhood through secondary school. The reforms are intended to improve educational quality, strengthen institutional accountability and better prepare future generations for a rapidly changing economy. Education Minister Yousef Al Benyan welcomed the law’s approval, thanking King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for supporting a major milestone for the education sector. He said the legislation would modernise governance while creating a more efficient and integrated system capable of responding to future educational and labour market demands. Rather than focusing solely on classroom instruction, the new framework reorganises how the education sector will be managed. It establishes a General Education Affairs Council, chaired by the education minister, to coordinate long-term strategy, oversee national education policy and improve coordination among government bodies involved in the sector. The council will also supervise […]

2 months ago

India Blocks Mobile Internet In Central Delhi As Youth Protests Escalate

The Indian government has ordered telecom companies to disable mobile data services in central parts ‌of the capital Delhi, in and around the site of youth protests seeking the resignation of the education minister, two sources told Reuters on Thursday. The companies have ⁠complied with the order, Reuters sources said. There was ‌no ⁠mobile data connectivity in many parts of central Delhi on Thursday evening, Reuters journalists said. Vendors, shopkeepers and restaurants complained that they were ⁠unable to accept digital payments. India’s youth protesters have called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday even as Prime Minister Narendra ‌Modi’s government urged them to join talks, while shutting metro stations and mobile internet services and curtailing business in central Delhi. The youth protesters, led by the self-named “Cockroach” Janta Party movement, have been camping in central Delhi since last ⁠month and are demanding the resignation of the education minister over leaks of medical school entrance test papers that affected some 2 million students in May and have been linked to several student suicides. The protests have swelled into the biggest youth challenge to Modi since he came to power in 2014. Opposition parties have echoed the youth movement’s demands and have disrupted the monsoon […]

2 months ago

Indian Schools suspend outdoor activities to protect students from summer heat

Indian Schools across Oman have suspended all outdoor activities, including physical education classes, sports and morning assemblies, as part of a comprehensive heat safety protocol issued by the Board of Directors to ensure the well-being of students during the peak summer months. The directive, which comes as schools reopen for the new academic session, places student safety, health and comfort at the centre of school operations. The Board said every decision and policy is guided by its commitment to providing a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment across all Indian Schools in Oman. “As schools resumed classes in mid-July, we are seeing an attendance of around 85 per cent across all schools. The safety, health and well-being of our students remain our absolute highest priority,” the Board said. Under the new measures, all outdoor activities have been suspended and will only resume when weather conditions become safe and favourable. Schools have also been instructed to incorporate regular hydration breaks throughout the day and ensure students have access to chilled, hygienic drinking water through properly maintained filtration systems. The Board has directed all schools to conduct mandatory inspections of air-conditioning systems in classrooms, laboratories, common areas and school buses, with immediate […]

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Dubai launches first accredited Bachelor of Music degree as music careers evolve

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