There are now more women than men in higher education worldwide. While it would appear to be a victory for gender equality, this imbalance also highlights boys’ educational underachievement. So why does this gender disparity exist, what are its implications, and what research and programming is trying to address it?
Women in Arab Gulf countries are enthusiastic about higher ed, but seek it for the sake of personal fulfillment and not in the expectation of getting professional qualifications, according to a new study by Woohyang Chloe Sim to be published later this year by the Al Qasimi Foundation.
The University of Incheon National has awarded His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has received an honorary doctorate in economics in recognition of the economic achievements and growth achieved by His Highness in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
As world education trends move towards science, technology, engineering and math, arts and sport must not be shoved to the side, as integrating them into school curriculums has been shown to help students better connect with their work and increase their well-being and academic performance.
Schools need to dedicate more time for Arabic language classes and return to basic grammar tests if they are to support struggling pupils. Experts and teachers at the Gulf Comparative Education Society symposium, organised by the Al Qasimi Foundation, spoke of the vital need to improve academic achievement of Arab pupils from grade 1.
A new education study presented at the Gulf Comparative Education Society Symposium seeks to understand why some teachers appear to write off pupils, especially Emirati boys, that underperform in school.
The sixth Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival came to a close on Friday. This year the event was extended over two weeks and included a variety of workshops for students and inspiring artists, including photography and more. The festivities, open to the public, counted renowned Emirati fashion designers Eman and Elham Al Flamrzi as well as actors Jamal Alghailan, Mansoor Al Feeli, and Sumaya Al Khinna among its attendees.
A photography workshop, part of Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival, is the latest in series of classes aimed at changing the fortunes of at-risk students. The class is part of the Hands on Learning pilot program, which has been running since 2014. The scheme was launched by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research in response to a 2013 study on male student dropouts in the UAE.
The annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival is back to showcase the work of 84 local and international artists, musicians and filmmakers from over 30 countries. This year's theme is recycled art, encouraging artists to rediscover their inspiration via reused materials while contributing to the conservation of natural resources and endorsing social responsibility
At the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival “the Festival offers residents living in the UAE a way to stay connected to the growing artistic scene in the region and it serves as a springboard for their careers,” said Suqrat bin Bisher, director of the Festival. Among the participating artists, there has been no lack of Hispanic representatives, who contribute imagination and sensitivity with a unique sense of style.