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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…

Dubai school wins world’s best school prize for Environmental Action 2025

23 October 2025

World's Best School PrizesThe World’s Best School Prizes, established in 2022 to spotlight schools that are transforming lives beyond the classroom,…

UAE Higher Education Market: Investment Opportunities and Growth Forecast

23 October 2025

The UAE higher education market size reached USD 141.80 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 872.15 Million by…

Saudi Arabia Education Update: All New International Schools Opening

22 October 2025

Saudi Arabia's education sector is growing fast, with more international schools opening and giving families more choice. This is part of Vision…

UK gets tough on recruitment as part of education and skills reforms

21 October 2025

The UK is cracking down on low-quality programs and "abuse of the system" by agents as part of sweeping post-secondary ...

The global state of teaching: 8 insights from educators worldwide

08 October 2025

The OECD has just published the findings of its Talis international survey, which questioned more than 250000 teachers in 55 education systems.

Why schools shouldn’t ban smartphones from the classroom

08 October 2025

Banning smartphones in the classroom has become a prevalent trend. However, the real issue is not smartphones themselves but how teachers guide their…

Dubai's '90-day notice' rule to curb sudden teacher exits, ensure classroom

08 October 2025

KHDA said on Wednesday that if a teacher resigns but fails to complete all requirements, they will face a 90-day waiting period before being allowed…

Global Online Education Market to Reach $880 Billion by 2033 Amid Rising

08 October 2025

The global online education market is projected to grow from USD 325.74 billion in 2024 to USD 880.17 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 11.68%, driven by…

As we celebrate teachers, AI is redefining the classroom

08 October 2025

As the world marks World Teachers' Day on October 5, it is worth reflecting on the profound transformation facing education: AI is reshaping not only…

Future of education in the Middle East: Digital transformation, AI, and

08 October 2025

Explore the profound transformation of the Middle Eastern education sector driven by digital technologies, AI, and EdTech. Join global leaders at…

LEARN 2025 boosts Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation through smart

07 October 2025

RIYADH: Designed to support Saudi Arabia's digital transformation through smart learning, the LEARN 2025 conference opened on Tuesday, shaping the…

GESS Dubai partners with EdV to enhance year-round educator and exhibitor

25 September 2025

Since launching 18 years ago, GESS has been at the forefront of connecting leaders across the wider education industry, both in-person and…

How AI will change edtech and classrooms in 2025

23 September 2025

Teachers will be at the forefront of AI adoption in classrooms, writes Charlie Sander, who offers insight into the latest frontier in edtech.

What's new in UAE schools this year? Unified calendar, AI lessons, outdoor

23 September 2025

The combined focus on innovation, AI integration, expanded curricula, and experiential learning is setting the tone for a ...

Should all pupils get the right to an outdoor education week?

23 September 2025

The Scottish government must choose to fund outdoor education or a bill aiming to give all children the experience will fail.

AI in Higher Ed: What’s Next for Middle East Universities

23 September 2025

Middle Eastern nations are investing heavily in AI to modernize higher education and reshape the student experience.

Saudi schools go smart: Over 6 million students to learn AI from 2025

23 September 2025

By introducing AI at the school level, the kingdom aims to cultivate a generation of innovators and technology leaders.

UAE: How schools retain teachers beyond increasing salary

23 September 2025

As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen on Monday, August 25, education leaders have stressed that career growth, development opportunities, and…

upGrad UAE forum unites education leaders to accelerate teacher readiness

05 September 2025

With a sharp focus on AI-readiness and professional development, upGrad is deepening its commitment to enable future-ready learning ecosystems across…

Parents in UAE take note: No more second semester exams in public schools

05 September 2025

Since January, the ministry has been proactively preparing public schools to implement sweeping updates for the upcoming ...

Cognita Middle East Senior Leadership Conference unites leaders to shape

05 September 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Cognita Middle East brought together 90 senior leaders from across its regional network of schools, for its annual Senior…

Saudi Arabia launches new school year with $986m projects and modern

05 September 2025

Saudi Arabia begins new school year with SR3.7bn projects and updated curricula featuring AI, cybersecurity, tourism and more under Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia Schools Ready to Welcome over 6 Million Students for New

05 September 2025

Riyadh, August 23, 2025, SPA -- Public schools across Saudi Arabia are fully prepared to welcome students for the 1447-1448 AH academic year through…

Five important Dubai school rules that parents need to know this year

05 September 2025

While many of these rules are outlined in handbooks and Parent-School Contracts, families often overlook the finer details that can lead to…

1.6 million teachers and 26 million students begin new academic year

05 September 2025

On the morning of September 5, 1.6 million teachers and 26 million students nationwide attended the opening ceremony for the 2025-2026 academic year.…

UAE announces 2025 school calendar for public and private schools

05 September 2025

The UAE school and universities calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year has been announced. The calendar, which applies to all public and private…