Sunday, May 18, 2025

Education

NORCA invites applications for new OET and IELTS courses; Deadline is April 27

Thiruvananthapuram: Applications are invited for the new OET, IELTS (OFFLINE/ONLINE) German A1, A2, B1 (OFFLINE) courses at the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode centers of the state government institution Norka Institute of Foreign Languages ​​(NIFL). Interested candidates can visit the website www.nifl.norkaroots.org...

Private schools in Dubai and Sharjah extended distance learning

Sharjah: Sharjah Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management has instructed all private schools in Sharjah to continue distance learning on Monday, April 22. Distance learning has been extended in the wake of rain in the UAE. Also Read: Job opportunity for Malayalis...

Schools will remain closed on April 16 due to rain in Oman

Muscat: Due to the ongoing unstable weather in Oman, schools in the country will be closed on April 16. However, this decision does not apply to Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates. The death toll rose to 12 due to...

Makkah Education announces summer school timings for all academic levels

The Education Department stressed the need for students to adhere to attendance from the first day. Today, summer work activities began for all Makkah schools, Morning and evening classes, for all levels of study for boys and girls, for the...

Oman declares holiday on Monday for educational institutions

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has announced a holiday for schools in five governorates of Oman due to continued heavy rains. The holiday is in Muscat, North Al Sharqiya, South Al Sharqiya, Al Dakhiliya and Al Dahira governorates where...

Dubai’s 15 Most Affordable Schools with Annual Tuition Fees Below Dh14,000

Considering transferring your child to a less expensive school? This list, compiled from KHDA's fact sheets, might be useful. As Dubai private schools get approval to raise tuition fees, many parents are looking for more budget-friendly options among the city's...

Dubai schools record full attendance on first day of Ramadan

This encouraging attendance shows how dedicated students and teachers are to upholding academic schedules while honoring their religious commitments. Due to altered Ramadan schedules, traffic congestion was seen near certain schools; nevertheless, preventative measures, such as the use of traffic...

Ashghal and Urbacon sign contract to construct 14 schools in Qatar

Fourteen schools will be designed, built and maintained in various parts of Qatar through a public private partnership. With the aim of providing high-quality education to more than 10,000 students, the schools are scheduled to be operational from 2025-26...

UAE schools to finish term curriculum before holy month

UAE schools are taking proactive steps in lesson planning and assessment as they prepare for the upcoming Ramadan month, which is expected to commence on March 12, subject to moon sighting variations. To accommodate the fasting period for students, schools...

School Holiday declared: Holiday announced in Oman for schools in four governorates due to Heavy Rain

Muscat: Schools in four governorates of Oman have been declared closed today (March 6) due to unstable weather. This decision of the ministry is due to heavy rains. All public, private and international schools in the four governorates of Al-Dahira,...

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UAE announces new cybersecurity rules for drones

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. These were developed in...

UAE Blue Visa: Which jobs could get you the 10-year residency permit

A new 10-year UAE 'Blue Residency' announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have said....

UAE: No visa required from Indian, Pakistani, Filipino residents to visit these countries

Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries. However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions...

UAE Launches 180-Day Permit for Expats to Apply for Blue Residency Visa

The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals...

Sheikh Hamdan announces new leaders for key Dubai government entities

Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity...