N LogoThe National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Newsletters
Special reports
  • International Edition
  • UAE Edition
      Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
      TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
      News
      UAE
      Gulf
      MENA
      US
      UK
      Europe
      Asia
      Business
      Aviation
      Economy
      Energy
      Money
      Property
      Banking
      Markets
      Opinion
      Comment
      Editorial
      Obituaries
      Cartoon
      Feedback
      Future
      Science
      Space
      Technology
      Climate
      Environment
      Road to Net Zero
      Health
      Culture
      Art & Design
      Books
      Film & TV
      Music & On-stage
      Pop Culture
      Lifestyle
      Travel
      Fashion & Beauty
      Food
      Motoring
      Luxury
      Home & Garden
      Wellbeing
      Things to do
      Sport
      Football
      Cricket
      F1
      Tennis
      Combat Sports
      Cycling
      News
      UAE
      Gulf
      MENA
      US
      UK
      Europe
      Asia
      Business
      Aviation
      Economy
      Energy
      Money
      Property
      Banking
      Markets
      Opinion
      Comment
      Editorial
      Obituaries
      Cartoon
      Feedback
      Future
      Science
      Space
      Technology
      Climate
      Environment
      Road to Net Zero
      Health
      Culture
      Art & Design
      Books
      Film & TV
      Music & On-stage
      Pop Culture
      Lifestyle
      Travel
      Fashion & Beauty
      Food
      Motoring
      Luxury
      Home & Garden
      Wellbeing
      Things to do
      Sport
      Football
      Cricket
      F1
      Tennis
      Combat Sports
      Cycling
      N Logo
      News
      Business
      Opinion
      Future
      Climate
      Health
      Culture
      Lifestyle
      Sport
      Newsletters
      • My Profile
      • Saved articles
      • Newsletters
      • Sign out
      UserSign in
      • Register
      • Sign in

      Anam Rizvi

      Anam Rizvi

      National Reporter
      Location
      UAE
      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.
      Follow on X

      Articles

      Of the 1.34 billion people consuming excess levels of alcohol in 2020, 59.1 per cent were aged 15—39 years and 79 per cent were male. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images
      Drinking alcohol has 'zero health benefits and carries risks for under 40s'

      Report estimates 1.34 billion people drank harmful amounts of alcohol in 2020

      HealthJuly 18, 2022
      A woman receives a booster shot of a vaccine against Covid-19 during a free vaccination drive in Bangalore, on May 16. EPA
      Camera7
      What is the Covid sub-variant Centaurus spreading across India and Europe?

      Centaurus, or BA.2.75, is a sub-variant of Omicron that was first detected in India in early May

      CoronavirusJuly 17, 2022
      The Middle East has a long way to go to fill the gender gap in management, the boardroom and when it comes to pay. Photo: Alamy
      Middle East faces 115-year gender gap, global report finds

      Covid-19 pandemic set gender parity back a generation and cost-of-living crisis likely to impede progress further, global report finds

      MENAJuly 13, 2022
      Dr Ameera Fares travelled between the universities in the UAE and Belgium to complete coursework and research.
      Jordanian student is first dual PhD holder at UAE University

      Ameera Fares achieved the feat by studying in Al Ain and Belgium

      EducationJuly 08, 2022
      Akshara Thakur, 18, with her proud parents Rajeev and Shobhana. Akshara scored a perfect 45 despite moving from India and changing school curriculum. Photo: Ruel Pableo for The National
      Camera5
      UAE pupils with a perfect IB score are heading to these universities

      Fourteen pupils in the Emirates achieved the top International Baccalaureate result of 45 this year

      EducationJuly 07, 2022
      Staff giving sweets to Kabir Singh Pujji, left, and Bhumit Singh, centre, after they received their IB results at Gems Modern Academy at Nad Al Sheba in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      Camera17
      UAE pupils exceed global average in IB results

      Pupils sat the International Baccalaureate exams in person for the first time since 2019

      EducationJuly 06, 2022
      Mohammad Ali Al Yamahi from Al Fujairah came first among 355,000 participants from across the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Camera9
      Fujairah pupil declared UAE winner of Arab Reading challenge

      Al Nouf Elementary School in Sharjah was announced as the best school in the UAE

      EducationJuly 04, 2022
      Hult International Business School is the fourth-best higher education institution in the city. Sarah Dea / The National
      Camera7
      New ranking reveals Dubai’s best international universities

      City, University of London's Dubai campus is the top performer this year

      EducationJuly 02, 2022
      Mozoon Al Ketbi, a 17-year-old Emirati who ranked first in the elite stream. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE star pupils tell of surprise call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

      Public school exam pass rate was 94.4 per cent, up from 91 per cent last year

      EducationJune 29, 2022
      Children play on the beach in Deira, Dubai at the start of the 2021 summer holidays. Antonie Robertson / The National
      When do the UAE school holidays begin?

      Pupils will return to school on August 29 for the start of the new academic year

      EducationJune 17, 2022
      Dubai Schools will initially be open to children in preschool to Grade 4. Courtesy: Taleem
      Camera5
      UAE government schools prepare for Arabic to English switch

      Ajyal Schools will be operated by leading private sector education groups

      UAEJune 10, 2022
      Pupils at the Gems Legacy School in Dubai refill their water bottles from a fountain as part of a sustainability initiative. Pawan Singh / The National
      Camera10
      Two UAE schools shortlisted for $250,000 global awards

      Schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been recognised for their efforts to protect the environment

      UAEJune 09, 2022
      Pupils at The Dubai English Speaking School. Ruel Pableo for The National
      Camera6
      Four non-profit Dubai private schools to raise tuition fees by up to 8%

      They will remain frozen at for-profit schools in the emirate

      UAEJune 09, 2022
      Teacher Sawsan Al Azen, left, engages with Laila Darwish, 18 months old, as the youngster's mother watches, at Favourite Things, Dubai. The National
      Camera5
      Major UAE teacher recruitment drive for new public schools

      Maths and science teachers in particular demand for English-speaking curriculum

      EducationJune 07, 2022
      Pupils get off a bus at Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. The school, which owns its own bus fleet, said it would avoid passing on costs to parents if it could. Ruel Pableo / The National
      Camera5
      UAE schools weigh up bus fee increases as fuel prices rise

      Some headteachers say increase of up to 20 per cent necessary while others avoid charging parents more

      TransportJune 03, 2022
      More Articles

      The National News Logo
      IPSO regulated

      News
      UAE
      Gulf
      MENA
      US
      UK
      Europe
      Asia
      Business
      Aviation
      Economy
      Energy
      Money
      Property
      Banking
      Markets
      Opinion
      Comment
      Editorial
      Obituaries
      Cartoon
      Feedback
      Future
      Science
      Space
      Technology
      Climate
      Environment
      Road to Net Zero
      Health
      Culture
      Art & Design
      Books
      Film & TV
      Music & On-stage
      Pop Culture
      Lifestyle
      Travel
      Fashion & Beauty
      Food
      Motoring
      Luxury
      Home & Garden
      Wellbeing
      Things to do
      Sport
      Football
      Cricket
      Olympics
      F1
      Tennis
      Combat Sports
      Cycling
      Weekend
      Living in the UAE
      TN Magazine
      Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
      About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
      IPSO regulated
      Follow us
      Get news alerts from
      The National logo
      You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.