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University of Sharjah offers full scholarships to UAE's top achievers Sharjah Deputy Ruler said the initiative supports outstanding students by giving them the opportunity to pursue their academic ambitions in an exceptional learning environment Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, has announced full scholarships for the UAE’s top high school graduates from the 2025–2026 academic year across all educational streams.

How Dubai students won global competition with AI tool helping emergency teams Gems Founders School students beat more than 2,176 participants from 141 countries with their AI-powered app ‘SCENAR’ Two brothers from Dubai have turned their curiosity, classroom challenges and friendly competition into a global achievement, winning first place in the Junior Team category at the 2026 MIT Global Appathon.

Edarabia had the opportunity to interview Scott Wilkinson, Founding Head of Primary at The Scholars School, to explore his vision for building a high-performance, inclusive Primary phase. In this conversation, he shares how strong routines, consistent teaching, literacy foundations, and character development are shaping confident learners, alongside insights into wellbeing, digital responsibility, personalised learning, and preparing young students for an evolving future.

May 2026 IB results out; some UAE schools celebrate perfect scores Early results received by institutions show students outperforming the global average, with some schools reporting perfect scores and other outstanding academic accomplishments Several schools across the UAE are celebrating impressive achievements as the results of the May 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations begin arriving this evening.

UAE mourns education pioneer Abdul Gaffar, key figure behind Gulf Medical University Prof K.K. Abdul Gaffar left behind a legacy that spans decades of contributions to engineering and medical education across India and the UAE The UAE’s academic community is mourning the loss of Prof KK Abdul Gaffar, a respected techno-educationalist, consultant engineer, author, and mentor who played a pivotal role in establishing and developing Gulf Medical University in Ajman.

UAE schools manage to complete syllabus despite regional conflict-linked disruptions From campus celebrations and reflection to blended learning gains and curriculum continuity, school leaders across the UAE say the academic year ended on a strong note Across UAE schools, the final days of the academic year have shifted into a mix of celebration, reflection and well-earned relief as students head into the summer break.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. From virtual assistants and personalised recommendations to advanced problem-solving tools, AI is becoming part of everyday life and is expected to play an increasingly significant role in the careers our children will pursue in the future. As technology continues to evolve, many parents are asking an important question: how can schools prepare students for a world increasingly shaped by AI?

Over Dh6,000 per child: UAE parents struggle to find affordable summer camps From coding workshops to sports camps, families say keeping children engaged this summer is becoming both a financial and logistical challenge From coding workshops to sports camps, families say keeping children engaged this summer is becoming both a financial and logistical challenge.

Final decision: How Grade 12 CBSE, CISCE students will be evaluated in UAE Principals of CBSE and CISCE schools in the UAE on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court of India’s final nod to the two boards’ evaluation criteria for Grade 12 students, dismissing several petitions that challenged the criteria.

NYU Abu Dhabi appoints new provost after nine-month global search NYU Abu Dhabi has appointed its new provost after a nine-month international search to identify a strategic academic leader. Dr Arlie Petters will begin the role in the capital from September 1.