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Education, HR & Training

UAE announces remote learning for higher education institutions

Mon, 04 May 2026

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026.

Education, HR & Training

Spring break for UAE schools, universities from March 9 to 22

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announced Spring break for students and academic and administrative staff across schools and universities in the country from March 9 to March 22.

Education, HR & Training

CBSE cancels all Class 12 board exams in the Gulf countries

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled remaining Class 12 board examinations (scheduled between March 16 and April 10), including papers earlier postponed in several West Asian countries including Bahrain and other GCC countries and Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict.

Education, HR & Training

MKF opens registration for scholarship programme for Bahraini students

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has opened the registration for its 'Rayaat' scholarship programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This year’s program is offering undergraduate scholarships in partnership with University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic.

Education, HR & Training

NBB, Injaz host digital skills development workshop for students

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), in collaboration with Injaz, has completed its 'Yalla Learn and Earn' initiative for school students with a Masterclass workshop that combined practical learning with real-world application of budgeting and saving through digital tools.

Education, HR & Training

Bahraini 'Tech Innovators' shine bright at Gitex Global 2025

Sun, 19 Oct 2025

The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) and WorkSmart Event Management ended Gitex Global on a successful note with the kingdom's students putting up an impressive show at the Dubai event with their tech projects and creative skills.

Construction & Real Estate

Nakheel joins Bildits to launch hands-on construction initiative

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Dubai master-developer Nakheel has partnered with Bildits, the creator of realistic construction learning kits, to launch Blueprint for the Future, a hands-on sustainability and construction initiative designed to equip students with practical skills in sustainable development and responsible design.