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  • Polygamy | Emirati Research | Zayed University | United Arab Emirates

    Zayed University Study Gives Snapshot of Opinions on Polygamy

    Melanie Swan, The National
    May 26, 2015

    A student at Zayed University has sought to provide a snapshot of current opinions on polygamy through a survey of Emiratis.

  • Al Ajami | Gulf Comparative Education Society | GCES

    Al Ajami President of the Gulf Comparative Education Society

    Al Jarida
    April 20, 2015

    The Arab Open University in Kuwait announced that its Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, Dr. Abdullah Al Ajami, has become president of the Gulf Comparative Education Society (GCES).

  • Art | Technology | STEM | STEAM | Education | Natasha Ridge | Al Qasimi Foundation

    The Art-Tech Conundrum

    Natasha Ridge
    April 15, 2015

    Technology is often touted as the answer to improving education, but its creative potential must be unlocked for it to be truly effective.

  • Ras Al Khaimah | Book Swap | Read | Corniche

    Emirati Starts Corniche Book Swap to Encourage Reading

    Melanie Swan, The National
    April 13, 2015

    Faisal Mohammed is a man on a mission to get people to put down smartphones and to pick up books instead.

  • UAE Delegation | Vocational College | Malaysia | Ras Al Khaimah | Teacher Exchange

    UAE Delegation Visits Vocational College

    Utusan.com
    April 13, 2015

    A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) paid a visit to Malaysia's Vocational College Setapak as part of its Ras Al Khaimah Teacher Exchange Program.

  • Abu Dhabi University | English | Arabic | Debate | Soha Shami

    ADU Students' Demand for Lessons Taught in Arabic Sparks Debate

    Melanie Swan, The National
    April 09, 2015

    Demand from students for more university courses to be taught in their native Arabic has sparked debate among academics. Abu Dhabi University, the emirate’s largest private university, had, until now, taught all of its courses in English in line with the Ministry of Higher Education’s mandate.

  • Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival | United Arab Emirates | Al Qasimi Foundation | Community Engagement

    RAK Fine Arts Festival: Fine Arts Night

    Ranya Al Bayoumi, American University of Ras Al Khaimah
    April 01, 2015

    The Annual [Ras Al Khaimah] Fine Arts Festival allows people to learn more about Emirati, Arab, and foreign artists and filmmakers.

  • Ras Al Khaimah | Fine Arts Festival | Film Night | United Arab Emirates

    RAK Fine Arts Festival: Film Night

    Denisa Alexe, American University of Ras Al Khaimah
    April 01, 2015

    On the second night of the festival, the film night, the guests enjoyed a variety of documentaries created and directed by young, talented people from many different countries. The event took place at Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce on Friday, February 20th.

  • At-risk Youth | Fujairah | United Arab Emirates | Al Bayt Mitwahid | Vulnerable

    AQF Team Expands Development Work to Fujairah

    Al Qasimi Foundation
    March 25, 2015

    Through a new training program at the Fujairah Young Men Social Foster Home, the Al Qasimi Foundation has expanded its work with at-risk youth beyond the borders of Ras Al Khaimah.

  • Breast cancer study | Ras Al Khaimah | University of Sydney | preventative screening | Arab women

    Middle East Partnership Funds Pioneering Breast Cancer Study

    University of Sydney
    March 24, 2015

    The Faculty of Health Sciences has partnered with the Al Qasimi Foundation to conduct research and improve breast cancer screening and awareness in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).