Dubai Informer

Yet another year and schooling will become more expensive for some parents in Dubai. Winchester School, run by Gems, has hiked it tuition fees and parents are definitely not a happy lot. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News

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‘From Our World To Your Plate’ boasts more than 150 ‘family favourite’ recipes, bringing a whole range of different dishes to the table from all corners of the globe. From pakoras and pizza through to healthy desserts such as low-fat cheesecake, refreshing teas and cooling juices, the collection of mouthwatering meals is in support of [...]

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WAM Dubai, 19 May 2013 (WAM): Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) today signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with a view to establishing programs that support and develop the vocational skills of wom Full News here – WAM – LatestNews

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The project will benefit 265 public schools and will ensure a pupil’s health record will be immediately known, even if he or she moves schools. It is being organised by Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), part of the SEHA healthcare company. The scheme will include training more than 360 nurses to show them how to access [...]

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The whopping total annual gross revenue, collected by the emirate’s 153 private schools, was revealed in the Private Schools Landscape report, released yesterday by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The report stated that the actual figure could be slightly lower due to some schools offering scholarships and fee discounts, such as those provided [...]

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A 13-year-old Arab national student sustained serious injuries after he was accidently run over by a reversing school bus as he was trying to enter the vehicle. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News

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Survey aims to identify education and teaching challenges and raise teachers’ image Full News here – UAE news RSS feed

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Taking a wander into a classroom as students at the Manzil School in Sharjah were creating art she had a brainwave – why not use their skill to generate income for the school? And so ‘Conversations’ was born – an exhibition of children’s artwork put on with the help of Emirates NBD and Alserkal Avenue. [...]

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The school was initially scheduled for closure in August 2012, after it was unable to increase fees above the permissible limits stipulated by KHDA’s fee framework. However, after further reviewing the situation, GEMS officials have reversed this decision, ensuring the school’s 5,000 students do not have to seek admission elsewhere. The Al Qusais based school, [...]

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The advice came as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced the Dubai School Inspection Bureau’s report card for the year 2012-2013, revealing that the ratings of eight schools have dropped from last year. DSIB chief Jameela Al Muhairi told 7DAYS: “If schools don’t put a good plan in place, their rating will drop. [...]

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Regulations effective since February Full News here – UAE news RSS feed

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Parents of the pupils pay a fee but this only covers about half the cost for teaching each child so the Future Centre for Special Needs indulges in fundraising to maintain its lifeline service. Full News here – UAE news

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The Department of Transport on Wednesday unveiled new regulations governing school bus transportation systems in the emirate to ensure safer and more comfortable commuting of children. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News

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Source:  www.rta.ae The second day of the 1st International School Transport Conference & Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Center, saw interactive panels including a work paper entitled: Engineering Road Safety for Schools, delivered by Adrian Tan Hock Chuan, Deputy Director, Community Partnership of Singapore’s Land Transport Authority. Chuan focused on primary schools and highlighted [...]

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Source:  www.ameinfo.com Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, events of the International Conference for School Transportation and Exhibition 2013 will be started this morning (Sunday) in the Dubai World Trade Center. The Conference, which is held for the [...]

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