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11 new year’s resolutions for all headteachers

05 January 2026

Remind yourself that you’re doing a great job, have confidence to lead boldly, praise your colleagues – and eight other mantras for school leaders for…

Lessons for England on using AI to boost attendance

05 January 2026

As schools here are given an AI-generated target for attendance, one Welsh head explains how his school has used tech to spot patterns and trends

UAE universities shift focus to make students job-ready under new federal

05 January 2026

Universities in the UAE are gearing up to deliver more job-focused education as a new federal law tightens regulations for higher education and…

Back to school: Dubai campuses come alive as students return after winter

05 January 2026

Heavier traffic marked the return of the iconic yellow school buses as marshals and police increased presence near campuses to ensure student safety

Generation AI: fears of ‘social divide’ unless all children learn computing

05 January 2026

Children are growing up as AI natives and experts say computing skills should be on par with reading and writingIn a Cambridge classroom, Joseph, 10,…

Building bridges: Saudi Arabia leads Gulf-Asia tech leap

03 January 2026

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia is forging new academic connections with Asia as the Kingdom's Vision 2030 accelerates ・・・

Early years in schools: The role of strong leadership in creating

02 January 2026

Head teachers need to be ‘highly knowledgeable’ about early years to secure a Strong Ofsted outcome for this part of their provision. Nicole Weinstein…

Learning for All: Inclusion, belonging, and emotional well-being - Daily

02 January 2026

In the 21st century, inclusive education has become a foundational pillar of global education reform. Across continents, countries are striving to…

MENA strengthens its role in global student mobility

01 January 2026

A new Studyportals–British Council analysis shows MENA strengthening its role in global higher education, with growing demand for study in the region…

11 new year’s resolutions for all headteachers

31 December 2025

Headteacher James Searjeant shares 11 new year's resolutions to help school leaders in the year ahead – from reminding yourself that you're doing a…

The 6 Education Trends That Will Shape Learning And Skills In 2026

16 December 2025

his article explores the key trends shaping learning, from AI agents and new literacy requirements to human-centric capabilities that will define…

Edtech decision-making and inclusive practice: Insights from Multi-Academy

15 December 2025

Education technology (edtech) is rising on the political agenda with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson setting out plans to modernise the…

Transforming Higher Education through Inclusive Leadership

15 December 2025

Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Higher Education at Bath Spa University in the UK, with over 27 years of experience…

Arab nations launch framework for ‘future-proof’ graduates

15 December 2025

A new framework designed to align university programmes in Arab countries with labour market needs, address the gap between educational outcomes and…

Why UAE parents are turning to hybrid schooling

15 December 2025

The rising appeal of hybrid education Hybrid schooling has exploded in popularity in the UAE for three main reasons:1. Families want flexibility…

British Council launches new UAE initiative to champion women leaders in

13 December 2025

New programme launched in partnership with the British Embassy in the UAE as part of the British Council’s Alumni UK initiative

Improving education in Saudi Arabia through evaluation and assessment

02 December 2025

Since 2015, the World Bank has worked closely with the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) to strengthen its capacity in critical…

Government to embed climate and sustainability across national curriculum

02 December 2025

The UK Government has confirmed plans to embed climate and sustainability education throughout England’s school curriculum.

Dubai launches new education consultation service to help parents choose

02 December 2025

Girnas Educational Advisor was announced during the first edition of the Education Expo series organised by KHDA, which ...

Fake news and mortgages to be added to primary school curriculum

02 December 2025

Children in England will have lessons in how to manage money and spot fake news in primary school, in a big announcement by the government.

How 12-year-old Emirati girl brings UAE’s voice to the World through 51Talk

02 December 2025

Today, 51Talk stands as an advanced online learning platform for children aged 3 to 15, built on gamified learning, interactive lessons, and localized…

Arab University Rankings 2026: results announced

02 December 2025

Explore THE's analysis of the Arab University Rankings 2026, examining how far Saudi Arabia's higher education and research progress can go.

How top universities continue to shape global education and innovation

18 November 2025

Top universities around the world continue to set the standard for academic excellence, research output and leadership development, maintaining their…

UAE: Don’t let AI make students lazy, warns World Schools Summit founder

16 November 2025

AI and technology as tools, not replacementsBalancing AI with critical thinkingPreparing for jobs that don’t existValue of human connection

UAE a growing destination for global students, says higher education chief

13 November 2025

The UAE offers international students “the right environment and the right programmes at the right price”, says a higher education leader, amid a…

Dubai approves first UK state school branch abroad

03 November 2025

Queen Elizabeth's School (QE) in Barnet, North London, is set to become the first UK state school to open a fee-charging affiliate branch abroad,...

Inside Saudi Arabia's Next Education Boom: 4 Key Trends in K-12 Private

28 October 2025

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur…

Student-Centric Classrooms Driving Green Learning at PSAU

23 October 2025

Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) is reshaping the higher education landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond through a…

Protecting children from the risks of early smartphone use

23 October 2025

We're supporting schools across Brighton & Hove to become smartphone free to protect children and young people from the risks of early device use.

Dubai’s Arbor School Named Global Winner of World’s Best School Prize for

23 October 2025

The Arbor School, Dubai, has been crowned winner of the World's Best School Prize for Environmental Action 2025, triumphing over 10 shortlisted…

Digital Education Boom in Southeast Europe: From EdTech Hubs to

23 October 2025

Just recently, the Council of Europe Ministers of Education declared 2025 as the 'European Year of Digital Citizenship Education,' setting the stage…

Everything you need to know about the new higher education reforms

23 October 2025

The government has announced major changes to higher education as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, designed to make university…