Category: Education

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Education Minister, has announced that the marking of the second re-sit exams for the third intermediate students who had failed to pass their exams last year or the previous years has been completed.

The minister unveiled that 90 out of the 126 students who sat the second re-sit exam had passed, with a success rate of 71%, noting that the remaining 36 students either failed again or missed their exams.

Dr. Juma expressed delight at the results, confirming the effectiveness of holding a third round for failing students.

He congratulated those who passed their second re-sit exams, adding that they will receive their certificates from their intermediate schools and join secondary schools.

Regarding the re-sit exams for secondary and technical students, the Education Minister said that the marking process is underway and that their results will be announced by the end of next week.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

President of the University of Tabuk Abdullah bin Mufreh Al-Dhayabi inaugurated yesterday in Tabuk the activities of the Third International Conference on Computing and Information Technology 2023, which will last for two days.

The conference features keynote speakers who were distinguished experts and specialists in the field of computers and information technology. Additionally, it attracted attendees from 33 different countries. The primary focus of the conference was on discussing the future outlook of artificial intelligence, information security, emerging technologies, engineering, and information systems. The selection of these particular fields aligned with the university’s research directions, which aim to contribute to the advancement of the knowledge economy in line with Saudi Vision 2023.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

A batch of 41 students have graduated after completing the vocational training programmes “Cambridge International Certificate in Education and Teaching”.

The Arab Open University (AOU) Bahrain branch held the graduation ceremony under the patronage of the Minister of Education, Higher Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees’ Chairman Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma.

The university hosted the graduation ceremony at its headquarters in the area of A’ali in cooperation with the US Embassy to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Addressing the ceremony, the minister hailed the university’s initiative to launch

vocational programme “Cambridge International Certificate in Education and Teaching” through its community centre, and in cooperation with its strategy partner the Cambridge International Education Foundation.

He stressed the ministy’s support to such programmes and initiatives that serve Bahraini students and provide them with rewarding opportunities and other educational pathways to build their professional careers.

AOU – Bahrain Branch president Dr. Gharmallah Abdullah Al-Ghamdi also addressed the graduation, praising fruitful cooperation which supports the labour market in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Dr. Al-Ghamdi also commended partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Arab Open University (AOU) Bahrain branch, hailing the minister’s keenness on promoting English language learning, along with other programmes.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, announced today, Tuesday, that Iraq has joined the Council of the Global Center for Excellence in Scientific Research.

A statement from the ministry stated, “Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Authority, Naeem Al-Aboudi, opened the first international conference on synchrotron applications and modern technologies in scientific research.”

Al-Aboudi stressed that “Iraq’s official accession to the Council of the Global Center for Excellence in Scientific Research (SESAME) opened the way for Iraqi researchers to accomplish advanced scientific research and publish in international journals with a high impact factor and a direct impact on the academic reputation of universities and their global classification.”

He added, “The interaction of Iraqi scientific institutions and centers and positive cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission and their keenness on scientific and technological progress will give great impetus to the ambition to improve the quality of studies, researchers, and results that will serve the requirements of development.”

During the opening of the conference, which was held by the College of Science at Al-Nahrain university in cooperation with the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, speeches were delivered by the President of Al-Nahrain University and the Dean of the College of Science, in addition to a scientific session presented by Arab and foreign researchers, and a number of presentations on scientific technologies and capabilities presented by specialists in the Council of the International Center for excellence in scientific research./End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Muhannad is in his fourth year of study at the university. He obtained a 95% average in high school and was able to enroll in the College of Engineering, to obtain in all his semesters the distinction of “Academic Excellence” and to be on the honor board and among the top students in the college. However, all of that He was unable to obtain a scholarship to continue his educational career without worry.

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Source: Maan News Agency

Dr. Fouad Mohammed Al Ansari, President of the University of Bahrain (UoB) received ICT entrepreneur Waleed Ebrahim Kanoo.

Dr. Al Ansari stressed the importance of community partnership and cooperation with all professional sectors to achieve sustainable development goals in Bahrain.

He highlighted the prospects for cooperation between the UoB and the sectors of technology, information technology, communications, and entrepreneurship, to serve the educational process at the university.

The president praised the role of the private sector in supporting the educational process and its contribution to advancing the pace of sustainable development in the Kingdom.

Kanoo hailed UoB’s role in advancing university education, all it achievements, and its role in providing the public and private sectors with efficient student outputs, trained to perform work with high quality,

He noted that the university offers great academic programmes compatible with the needs of the labor market.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The initiative which is coordinated with the Ministry of Interior reflects commitment to enabling all citizens to develop their capabilities and contribute to developing their communities, said Education Minister, Higher Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees’ Chairman Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma.

In a statement today, Dr. Juma praised the support of the Minister of Interior General Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to joint work to implement the best practices and care for inmates’ rights.

A batch of 192 inmates from reformation and rehabilitation centres will be registered after expressing their desire to study for their bachelor and master’s degrees.

He pointed out that the council held a series of meetings with competent authorities before launching the initiatives, extending their to the Ministry of Interior, as well as higher education institutions for their cooperation.

The inmates will be registered in academic majors which include business management, accounting and geography and history.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The agreement provides for developing the practical skills of 20 Omani female trainees to qualify them to undertake positions in the manufacturing, science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors in the Sultanate of Oman.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Rahma Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, and Cinzia Farisè, CEO of Oman Cable Industry.

“SHE STEMS” programme constitutes part of efforts made by Oman Cables Industry to develop local female talents to help achieve a sustainable future for Oman. It is a programme dedicated to female jobseekers.

Source: Oman News Agency

Siraj Education Endowment Foundation today held its 3rd board meeting of 2023. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Rahma Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Chairperson of the board of directors of Siraj foundation.

During the meeting, the board of directors ratified the Siraj Caravan Initiative, which deals with operating trips to Oman governorates, both to spread public awareness about the foundation’s noble goals and to reach the largest segment of donors.

The board of directors also approved the establishment of an electronic platform named “Siraj Endowment Foundation,” which comprises all information about the foundation and donation mechanisms. The meeting discussed a proposal to organize meetings with more than 100 CEOs of private sector companies and more than 200 female entrepreneurs in Oman.

Source: Oman News Agency

The President of the University, Dr. Imad Al-Zeer, welcomed the guest and the attendees, pointing out that the invitation comes in the context of the University’s constant endeavor to strengthen relations with Arab organizations and universities, pointing out that the Union of Arab Universities is considered one of the most important Arab organizations working to unite Arab universities and enhance communication between them.

For his part, Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama expressed his great happiness to be alone on this good land, the land of Palestine, saying, “Since the first day I assumed my position, I have been keen to visit Palestinian universities, and thank God I was able to fulfill my desire to be hosted by Palestine National University, and I am happy to be there.” “With you and between you.”

He thanked Palestine Ahliya University for this generous invitation and facilitating the visit to get to know the reality of Palestinian universities closely and meet university presidents.

He gave an overview of the Association of Arab Universities, saying that it is a non-governmental organization founded in 1964 based on a decision issued by the League of Arab States. Its membership includes more than 450 Arab universities and its headquarters are in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

He presented a set of figures about the reality of higher education in the Arab world, most notably the enrollment of 65% of students in humanities majors in universities, and 35% of students in other majors.

He said that about 600,000 students from the Arab world are studying outside their countries, including 50% who remain in these countries.

He talked about the reality of Arab universities in the international rankings, explaining that there are about 14 Arab universities among the top 500 universities in the world.

He said that scientific research and financing scientific research are considered the most prominent challenges facing higher education in the Arab world, adding that Arab countries spend less than 1% of their national income on scientific research only, and this percentage is very small compared to developed countries.

He talked about the role of universities in light of artificial intelligence, pointing out that there are many questions about the role of universities in the future and they will be discussed during a conference during the coming period.

He also spoke about the objectives of the Union, the most prominent of which are cooperation in controlling the quality of university and higher education and ensuring its quality, striving to achieve mutual recognition of academic degrees and certificates issued by educational institutions, supporting student excellence and creativity, encouraging joint student activities between educational institutions, encouraging the establishment of research centers and supporting the conduct of joint scientific research and exchange. Its results, paying attention to applied research, linking its topics to Arab economic and social development plans, strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and coordinating their efforts among themselves and with universities and relevant regional and international institutions, especially in keeping pace with the developments of the times and modern educational techniques and patterns.

He said that the Union includes under its umbrella 40 educational institutions distributed in various universities in the Arab world, and it also works to provide many awards in the subjects of scientific research, excellence and creativity

Source: Maan News Agency

The Department of Allied Health Professions at Modern University College organized a welcome and introductory day for new students accepted into the Diploma in Nursing major today, at the building of Attorney Dr. Hussein Al-Shuyouki in Ramallah.

The students were received by Dr. Ribhi Bsharat, Dean of the Modern University College, Mr. Qutaiba Alawneh, Director of the Student Affairs Department, Mr. Yasser Al-Sabti, Director of the Practical Training Office, and a group of academics and administrators.

Dr. Bisharat explained to the students the systems and laws in force in modern university settings, pointing out the necessity of adhering to the face-to-face work, and explaining the nature of the curricula and educational supplements and the ways to obtain them, in addition to clarifying the standards and conditions required for bridging in terms of grades and others.

Bisharat stressed that nursing is a vital artery that provides society and countries with the necessary competencies to maintain people’s health and provide them with the necessary health care in light of the challenges surrounding public health locally and globally. He explained that they undertake a great humanitarian mission that requires them to master what they have learned and reflect it in the best way in the labor market after graduation. .

Dr. Bisharat pointed out that Al-Asriya University, throughout its continuous forty-year journey in university education, has provided an educational environment and structure that responds to the requirements of the profession and the era, including basic laboratories and advanced simulation laboratories equipped with the latest medical devices and models for training, in addition to launching Al-Asriya Life Support Training Center, which enables students to Take basic and advanced courses in basic and advanced CPR and more.

For his part, Alawneh stated that the Student Affairs Department has been working from day one to involve students in extracurricular activities such as sports, literary and artistic activities, in addition to participating in local, Arab and international conferences in order to strengthen the students and provide them with life experiences that will remain a moral asset for them that will strengthen and support them with the knowledge they acquire. Theory and applied exercises in the academic field.

A. Alawneh added that the door of the Student Affairs Department is wide open for their suggestions and initiatives, considering that university modernity and its students complement the development role of the institution, and that providing them with a model educational environment is the department’s goal and its tireless endeavor.

Regarding practical training, Mr. Yasser Al-Sabti, the training officer at Al-Asriya University, explained the training stages that nursing diploma students go through, starting from the first semester until the last, stressing that commitment to practical training must be double that of its theoretical part, by wearing the official uniform and adhering to training protocols and applications. The students’ commitment will later reflect educational outcomes and the ability to fulfill the requirements of the profession in the Palestinian labor market.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the academics and students went on a tour of the Al-Asriya University campus to learn about its important halls and facilities.

It is noteworthy that Al-Asriya University will organize an introductory day for the bachelor’s degree in nursing and other allied health professions, on Wednesday, 9/13/2023

Source: Maan News Agency

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced today the availability of a number of scholarships in the field of postgraduate studies (Master’s and Doctorate) in the Republic of Pakistan, for the academic year 2023-2024.

The Ministry also announced the availability of a number of scholarships for the year 2023-2024 at the Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences in Pakistan, to obtain a bachelor’s degree in various specializations.

The Ministry of Higher Education invited students wishing to compete for these scholarships to visit its website http://www.mohe.pna.ps to view the full details.

She explained that applications for the aforementioned scholarships, accompanied by the required and duly certified documents, must be submitted at its headquarters in the Al-Masyoun neighborhood in Ramallah or at one of the higher education offices in Nablus and Hebron, while applications for Gaza Strip students are submitted at the “higher education” headquarters in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood

Source: Maan News Agency