UAE President, India’s PM meet; deals signed include MoU to set up payment in local currencies
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi. The visit by the Indian leader was to take the strategic partnership between the two countries to the next level, following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022, as per state news […]
Dubai’s Taaleem posts $54.5m profit since IPO
Dubai’s Taaleem Holdings said its net profit in the nine months to the end of May 2023 surged by 34.9 per cent to $54.5m (Dhs199.8m), driven by a surge in student enrollments and higher net finance income from the undeployed initial public offering (IPO) proceeds. Taaleem raised $204m from its IPO on the Dubai Financial Markets […]
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launches Research Institute
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi announced the official launch of its Research Institute, a pioneering initiative aimed at formalising and structuring research activities while fostering collaboration and attracting international researchers. The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of dignitaries including Prof. Guillaume Fiquet, Vice-President Sorbonne University in charge of International Engagement and Economic Partnerships, Prof […]
UAE: 6-day Eid Al Adha weekend, 2-month summer break mean longer vacations for families
With the majority of the UAE schools approaching summer break, this week marks the final working week for most, with institutions marking Father’s Day and organising Eid celebrations at school. Some families travel early making the most of the Eid break, clubbing it with the long summer break that commences just after the festival, for […]
Abu Dhabi’ ADEK announces Educational Cost Index results for academic year 2023/24
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has revealed the results of the Educational Cost Index (ECI) and announced the approved structure for an optional increase of tuition fees for the academic year 2023/24. The announcement follows a three-year pause in tuition fees to support parents during the pandemic and recovery period. The […]
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre prepares for major global events in next 3 months
Over the next three months, ADNEC Group’s Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre will witness a busy season with more than 15 global events, exhibitions, and conferences, many of which will be held for the first time in the Middle East and Abu Dhabi. The events are set to attract a wide range of exhibitors, […]
EFG Hermes advises on $204mln IPO of Dubai-based Taaleem
UAE – EFG Hermes, a leading investment bank franchise, said its Investment Banking division completed advisory on the $204 million initial public offering (IPO) of Dubai education provider Taaleem. Taaleem has been listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The Firm acted as Joint Lead Arranger and Joint Global Coordinator on the transaction. Taaleem issued […]
Abdullah bin Zayed visits Israel’s Technion University
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today visited the Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology- the oldest university in the State of Israel and one of the world’s top educational institutions in the field of science and technology. The UAE Top Diplomat toured the university and was briefed […]
Community Development Authority announces additional financial assistance supporting over 1100 minor prior new academic year
Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Council, the Dubai Community Development Authority announced additional financial assistance supporting 1101 minors registered with the Authority before the start of the new academic year. The additional financial assistance is a part […]
Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Library opens to public today: All you need to know
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) opens to the public today. There is something for everyone in the Mena region’s biggest library, which houses 1.1 million books in 30 languages spread over 54,000sqm on seven floors and in nine libraries. Here is an overview of everything you need to know before your first visit. ENTRY: […]