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Anam Rizvi

Anam Rizvi

National Reporter
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Anam joined The National as a news reporter in 2014, when she specialised in covering health in Abu Dhabi. After working as an independent journalist in the UK for a year, Anam rejoined The National in 2018 as the UAE education reporter. She earned her master’s degree in international journalism from Cardiff University. Her favourite stories focus on child rights, mental health, women’s issues, and culture. Among friends, she is known for her love for books, cartoons, and chocolates.
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Repton pupils interact with robots, creating avatars on the metaverse. Photo: Issa Alkindy / The National
Inspections under way at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah private schools

Dubai's institutions will receive results before the end of the academic year in June

EducationJanuary 18, 2023
UAE schools are stepping up efforts to recruit more Emirati teachers in line with a national private sector drive. Photo: The National
UAE schools intensify efforts to find Emirati staff as deadlines approach

Private schools must ensure 4 per cent of their staff are Emirati by the end of the year, rising to 10 per cent by 2026

EducationJanuary 13, 2023
Hundreds of job opportunities are on offer at schools across the UAE. Photo: The National
A guide to teaching in the UAE and how much you can earn

Recruitment programmes are under way, with many schools looking to hire maths teachers

EducationJanuary 12, 2023
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Jan 27, 2016. A mathematics classroom at Gems Wellington Academy. The school has converted 12 classrooms into a large plaza which provides a flexible environment to children to learn. Photo: Reem Mohammed (Reporter: Nadeem Hanif Section: NA) Job ID: 36151 *** Local Caption *** RM_20160127_GEMS_28.JPG
UAE schools go on recruitment drive ahead of new academic year

Recruiting educators has become a year-round process, with schools growing throughout the year

EducationJanuary 06, 2023
Pupils in Europe and North America rank below those in Asia when it comes to maths and science. Reuters
Does a plan to make maths compulsory until 18 add up?

British Prime Minister's proposal fuels debate about whether pupils in England should be forced to stick with 'tough' subjects

EducationJanuary 05, 2023
A pupil at Dubai British School. The school moved start times from 7.30am to 8.15am in August 2022. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Some Dubai schools choose later start to ensure pupils get more sleep

Head teachers say a later start has resulted in improved attendance and well-being

EducationJanuary 03, 2023
Baby girl Hana with her father Eid Ahmed Mahmoud Hassane and Dr WalidEl-Sherbiny, consultan Obstetrician gynaecologist at Medeor Hospital in Abu Dhabi.
New Year babies: UAE welcomes first children of 2023

Parents and hospital staff celebrate newborns as the country rings in the new year

HealthJanuary 01, 2023
Sports and dance inter-school competitions will resume in the new term. Pupils Antonie Robertson/The National
UAE schools prepare for bumper new term as full programmes return

Pupils can look forward to activities that have been suspended for more than two years due to Covid-19

EducationDecember 27, 2022
Pupils at the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai. Photo: Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
Benefits of UAE boarding schools and why fees can reach Dh239,000 a year

Pupils have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities and can get personalised help with university applications

EducationDecember 23, 2022
Pupils at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, which first extended the school day by about 30 minutes in January. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
How Dubai schools adapted to a 4.5-day week in 2022

Teachers adjusted lessons in line with major changes to the working week at the beginning of 2022

EducationDecember 22, 2022
From left, Denver Dias, Prateek Mishra and Zahab Khan at work in the lab at Canadian University Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Students in Dubai build smart bin to cut electricity bills

Device aims to convert more food waste to biogas, a renewable energy source

EducationDecember 19, 2022
Researchers found that test anxiety did not predict exam performance over and above pupils’ knowledge level.
Exam anxiety does not mean poor results after good preparation, study finds

Experts describe high-stakes final exams as quite outdated

EducationDecember 13, 2022
Travellers from the UAE to the UK are set to be affected by strikes during the Christmas holidays. AP
UK Christmas travel strikes: What UAE travellers need to know

Industrial action at major British airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, is set to cause disruption between December 23 and December 31

TransportDecember 09, 2022
Gems Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is aiming to nurture future Emirati football talent as part of its overall sports programme.
Emirati school footballers dream of World Cup glory with UAE

Pupils have been inspired by Morocco's magical displays during the tournament in Qatar

World CupDecember 08, 2022
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has launched a new well-being strategy for Dubai private schools. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
New well-being strategy introduced for Dubai private schools

Framework will deliver key support to pupils and teachers

EducationDecember 07, 2022
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