Anam Rizvi

Anam Rizvi

National Reporter


The UAE's Khalifa University of Science and Technology came fourth in the QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2025. Photo: Wam
Two UAE universities placed in Arab region's top five

Universities from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the Emirates dominate in higher education league table released on Friday

October 18, 2024
Brighton College Abu Dhabi under-15 girls team won the tournament in Barcelona. Photo: Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Brighton College Abu Dhabi win World Schools Football Cup 2024

Team from the Abu Dhabi school beat peers from Europe, Asia and the Middle East

October 16, 2024
The idea behind the renewed Arabic teaching drive 'is that language acquisition starts at the earliest age', an Abu Dhabi education official said. Getty Images
Nursery-age pupils to learn Arabic in Abu Dhabi's new language mandate

Department of Education and Knowledge will use song and play to expose young learners to the language

October 11, 2024
Abu Dhabi University has been ranked among the top 200 universities in the world. Photo: Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi University in Times Higher Education's top 200 for first time

The university and Saudi Arabia's King Fahd University of Petroleum top the charts for the region

October 09, 2024
Shiny Davison, principal at The Indian Academy, Dubai, says teachers are excited about the opportunity to obtain a golden visa. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Golden visas for Dubai teachers to tackle high turnover

Schools believe strategy will acknowledge achievements of teachers and help to reduce staff turnover

October 08, 2024
Pupils attend an Arabic class at the American Community School Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Robotics through the lens of Arabic: This Abu Dhabi school is thinking differently

The school also launched an institute to train teachers and develop a more vibrant curriculum

October 04, 2024
The 'fairy-tale kingdom' learning environment, where schoolchildren can explore and develop their communication skills, at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi. Vidhyaa for The National
How some UAE schools are breaking from traditional classrooms to project-based learning

Educators follow global trend of looking to reform traditional teaching models

September 29, 2024
Pupils at Gems Winchester School, Dubailand, lock away their phones during school time. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How UAE schools are clamping down on smartphones

Several countries have banned phones during school hours citing learning distractions and cyberbullying

September 21, 2024
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills has been named among the top three finalists for the World’s Best School Prizes 2024 for environment action. Photo: Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Dubai school among finalists for prestigious environmental action award

Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills has been raising awareness through its Eco Club for 15 years

September 19, 2024
Dubai British School Jumeira opened its doors to pupils for the first time in August. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's new schools overcome record rains to meet deadlines

For staff tasked with managing these openings, it was a test of perseverance, collaboration and improvisation

September 07, 2024
Maha Nawaz, a 17-year-old Pakistani pupil at Dubai College is on the final shortlist of 10 for the $100,000 Global Student Prize 2024. Photo: Maha Nawaz
Dubai pupil who created prosthetic hand in running for global prize

Maha Nawaz is determined to use her talents to support people with disabilities

September 04, 2024
Dubai British School Jumeira, a new academic institution in Dubai, opened its doors on Monday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Bingo and scavengers hunts: UAE schools reopen their doors

Teachers focus on easing children back into lessons and making newcomers feel welcome

August 26, 2024
Pupils return to school on the first day after the summer vacation at the Dwight School in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Schools brace for Monday traffic as police plan to send out extra patrol units

The first day back at school for many pupils coincides with Accident Free Day to encourage safer driving

August 25, 2024
Twins Omar and Zain Tashamneh achieved identical scores in nine GCSE subjects
GCSE glee for twins with identical exam results

Zain and Omar Tashamneh are looking to the future after impressive exam performances

August 22, 2024
Sophie Ritchie one of the topper with her mother after receiving her GCSE results at the Brighton College in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National.
UAE schools celebrate record GCSE results as thousands achieve top scores

Thousands of pupils have scored a top grade of 9 or A* in their GCSE exam, setting new school records

August 22, 2024