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Topic: UAE University

New leaders take the helm at UAE's federal universities

Apr 15, 2013

For the first time, three different people will be holding the top posts at UAE University, Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of Technology. Read Article New leaders take the helm at UAE's federal universities

UAE scientists discover Marjoram, a cancer killer in your herb garden

PhD student Yusra Al Dhaheri has been working for more than two years with her research team at a laboratory in UAE University on the Origanum plant extract which may be effective in killing cancer cells. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Apr 13, 2013

Scientists at UAE University in Al Ain are working on an extract that has been effective against a stubborn type of breast cancer in laboratory experiments. Daniel Bardsley reports  Read Article UAE scientists discover Marjoram, a cancer killer in your herb garden

Emirati students warned: take care choosing a university

Mar 23, 2013

Employers rank local private universities lowest when hiring new graduates, study suggests. Read Article Emirati students warned: take care choosing a university

Sheikh Nahyan led push to education for all

Mar 14, 2013

For more than two decades as Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak led a concerted effort to make university and college available to all Emiratis. Read Article Sheikh Nahyan led push to education for all

 

Vet degree to be taught for first time at UAE University

Majid Al Qassimi, an Emirati vet, working on livestock in Abu Dhabi.(The National-Photo courtesy of Majid Al Qassimi)

Feb 19, 2013

University head says 400 jobs need to be filled but there are only two practising Emirati vets, who both had to study abroad. Read Article Vet degree to be taught for first time at UAE University

 

UAE universities design their own iPad apps for students

Feb 10, 2013

Federal universities planning iTunes-U packages to deliver mobile learning for all students. Read Article UAE universities design their own iPad apps for students

 

Paris Sorbonne joins forces with UAE University for archaeology project

Feb 07, 2013

Sorbonne and UAEU hope research will start wider partnership Read Article Paris Sorbonne joins forces with UAE University for archaeology project

 

UAEU embarks on Dh3.6m study on alcohol and drug abuse in UAE

Feb 05, 2013

A United Nations group has awarded UAE University with a grant for the two-year study that will investigate smoking and other types of addiction in the Emirates. Read Article UAEU embarks on Dh3.6m study on alcohol and drug abuse in UAE

 

Zayed University to take aim at QS World Rankings

Zayed University is gaining pace in research, a key area for world rankings. Jeff Topping / The National

Nov 22, 2012

Provost says the institute is gaining pace in research, but Sheikh Nahyan says the number of students enrolled in master's programmes needs to double.  Read Article Zayed University to take aim at QS World Rankings

 

The water of life… and death for Al Ain's growing population

Oct 14, 2012

The UAE's first enthusiasts started collecting and cataloguing insects in the 1940s and 1950s, a task that was revived in the 1980s by the newly founded Abu Dhabi chapter of the Emirates Natural history group.  Read Article The water of life… and death for Al Ain's growing population

 

UAEU students back from UK stint will look for research work

AE University medicine students Reem Ali, 21, Amira Al Ahmadi, 18, and Bushra Kamalboor, 22, have all recently returned from a UK research scholarship program arranged by the British Council. The women are photographed in a lab on the UAE University campus in Al Ain, October 09, 2012. Photo by: Sarah Dea/The National)

Oct 11, 2012

Four UAE University medical students back from a month-long research scholarship in Britain say they will now look for extra-curricular research work. Read Article UAEU students back from UK stint will look for research work

 

Rising water threatens Al Ain building foundations

AL AIN , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Sep 5 : Mr Sabir working as an Engineer in the UAE university in Al Ain showing one of the natural water well in Falaj Hazza area in Al Ain. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News. Story by Anwar Ahmad

Sep 25, 2012

A study by the UAE University was conducted in an Al Ain valley, where researchers used seismic and other equipment to look for places in which groundwater volumes may need replenishing. Read Article Rising water threatens Al Ain building foundations

 

Big kids are back in school too as the nation's universities grow

Sep 10, 2012

UAE University in Al Ain opens men's campus; ZU has record intake. Read Article Big kids are back in school too as the nation's universities grow

 

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In pictures: UAE war games

The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region.

The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region.  In pictures: UAE war games

GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

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A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes.  GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

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Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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