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Afshan Ahmed

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Dubai preparing for 1,500 young finalists in weekend World Scholar's Cup

Jun 19, 2013

The final round of the World Scholar's Cup is taking place in Dubai and will be attended by 1,500 children from 25 nations.Read article "Dubai preparing for 1,500 young finalists in weekend World Scholar's Cup "

New uniform announced for all pupils in Abu Dhabi state schools

Jun 19, 2013

The new uniform will be introduced to 12 schools in September and rolled out to others depending on the feedback from parents. Read article "New uniform announced for all pupils in Abu Dhabi state schools"

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UAE inventors with fingers on the pulse

Jun 12, 2013

Students at Khalifa University took part in the Engineering Innovation Day.Read article

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FNC to push for shorter hours in UAE schools

Jun 10, 2013

Since the school day was lengthened in 2009, the member says, pupils have been caught between homework and family time.Read article

Latest Comments

Our guide to board gaming cafes in Dubai

Jun 12 , 2013 | 12:57PM GST

Traveling Fossil

Yes yes great to see the board games coming out. They used to do this around the University campus cafes in Seoul Korea and I know many other places have had a revival of the good old social contact games of playing together and enjoying the fun.Yes Yes Yes and .....................go for it

Abu Dhabi schools asking for utility bills baffles parents

May 10 , 2013 | 10:21PM GST

zawanrima

ADEC's sudden requirement cannot be understood by most parents as what impact does it have on schools or students. This may be done to support the housing market !!

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