Sunday, November 15, 2026

Education

PMC Extends Last Date To Submit Admission Forms

Last Date To Submit Admission Forms:  The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has extended the last date to submit the admission forms for the private medical and dental colleges. According to the details, PMC while announcing the new schedule said that the...

COVID-19: Abu Dhabi students, staff must present negative test results before school return

Abu Dhabi: Students aged 12 years and older who are planning to attend school in person in the upcoming term must first present negative COVID-19 PCR tests. The emirate’s education regulator, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek),...

India and Rajasthan Royals star Varun Aaron will join the Rajasthan Royals Academy UAE’s Xmas Camp

Dubai: India and Rajasthan Royals star Varun Aaron will join the Rajasthan Royals Academy UAE’s Xmas Camp for a special virtual experience with the kids taking part at Dubai’s The Sevens Stadium from December 20-24. Aaron — who has played...

UAE university leaders call for greater focus on graduate education, research

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s top universities are looking at significantly increasing the number of graduate students and researchers in the country in order to meet the country’s ambitious goals. Speaking at the International Forum for Higher Education and Research,...

Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa City gets another IB curriculum school

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Raha International School has opened its second branch in Khalifa City. The new branch will also offer the International Baccalureate curriculum, just like the school’s first branch in Al Raha Gardens. At present, the Khalifa City campus...

Dubai private school pupils now rank among world’s best in Maths and Science

Dubai: Dubai private school students have scored amongst the top 10 in the latest Maths and Science international standardised tests under Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). TIMSS, held every four years, shows how well students perform in...

Indian schools in UAE prepare students for new CBSE exam patterns

The student-friendly question paper pattern focuses more on comprehensive skills, MCQs and case studies Schools in the UAE have started preparing students, according to the new question paper pattern for the Grade XII board examination. The student-friendly question paper pattern focuses...

Hundreds of UAE students, top officials pay tributes as Indian teacher retires after 34 years

Dubai: Indian expat Celine Ribeiro had started out teaching students from a porta cabin in Dubai when she came here in 1986 from Mumbai, India’s business capital. Now, after 34 years of service at the same school, she is...

UAE schools set for end-of-term assessments before winter break starts from December 13

Abu Dhabi: Schools across the UAE are prepping for the exams that will mark the end of the first term of blended learning. With some children learning from home and others attending classes in person, designing fair assessments has presented...

Dubai’s school operators upbeat despite uncertainty

New academic year approaches with concerns over schools, student and staffing numbers Students in Dubai are set to return to school in September after more than five months away from the classroom. However, those "first day back" nerves have been exacerbated...

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A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.

Bahrain “Marahi 2026” Draws Massive Crowds, Highlights Local Agri‑Food Investment

The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.