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11 storiesUAE marks World Teachers’ Day as Dubai grants Golden Visas to educators
Dubai awarded Golden Visas to outstanding educators working in private early childhood centres, schools and higher education institutions, under directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, timed to coincide with World Te…
UAEU ranks joint first in UAE, 235th globally in THE World University Rankings 2027
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) ranked joint first in the UAE alongside Khalifa University and 235th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, according to the university's announcement carried by WAM and…
Dubai and Sharjah schools tell parents not to photograph other pupils
Schools in Dubai and Sharjah have issued circulars asking parents and visitors not to take photographs or videos on campus where other students or staff may be captured without consent, and not to share such images on WhatsApp groups, socia…
UAE President marks World Teachers’ Day with a 1971 note to his teacher
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked World Teachers’ Day with a post on his official X account expressing appreciation and gratitude to teachers across the UAE for their role in shaping future generations. He shared a photogr…
Hamdan bin Zayed receives teachers and citizens at Al Dhafra majlis
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received teachers and citizens at Majlis Zayed City in Al Dhafra Region, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the state news agency WAM and Aletihad. He …
Dubai KHDA forms parents and educators councils, approves new students council
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has set up the first Dubai Parents Council, with 15 parents of private-school students, and the first Dubai Educators Council, with 15 teachers and education professionals. It also ap…
ECAE to host 4th Education First Forum in Abu Dhabi on 5 October
Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) is organising the 4th Education First Forum on 5 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Hall 5, under the theme “From Impact to Ecosystem”. The forum is held in conjunction with World Teachers…
University of Sharjah holds 38th place in 2026 UI GreenMetric rankings
The University of Sharjah maintained 38th place globally in the 2026 UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings, an edition that covered 2,016 universities from 110 countries, WAM reported. The university said it also kept its position …
Saif bin Zayed attends Zayed University graduation for 371 'Future Makers'
Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended Zayed University's graduation ceremony for the “Future Makers” Class of 2026. The ceremony honoured 371 graduates, including 255 bachelor's d…
UAEU launches Desert by Design competition for Al Ain architecture
United Arab Emirates University has launched the Desert by Design Competition for Desert Architecture and Urbanism Al Ain Edition 2026, tied to its Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2026. It invites students at UAE higher education institution…
UAE officials mark World Teachers' Day with tributes to teachers
The UAE marked World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2026, with statements from senior officials. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised teachers’ enduring role in the UAE’s journey, while Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed said teacher…