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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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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Students at The English Speaking School in Oud Mehta, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Dubai private schools can extend learning day in line with new working week

The emirate's private education regulator confirmed schools can start schedules early or finish later, providing they have consulted with parents

EducationDecember 22, 2021
PA Ibrahim Haji started his career in the UAE as salesman in the spare parts division of Austin (British Motors Corporation) in 1967. Photo: Wikimedia
Prominent UAE businessman PA Ibrahim Haji dies

He founded the Pace Education Group, which runs schools in India and the Middle East

EducationDecember 21, 2021
Adam, an Egyptian, was the only youngster on the list from the Middle East and is passionate about reforming the traditional education system. Photo: Ruel Pableo for The National
Dubai pupil joins global list of change makers

Education reform champion Adam El Rafey, 11, has been selected to be among the world's top 25 young pioneers and innovators

UAEDecember 20, 2021
Secondary pupils at Aspen Heights British School participate in sports activities. Photo: Aspen Heights British School
Five things to expect in the new school term

On January 3 all pupils will return for in-person lessons as a new learning schedule is introduced

UAEDecember 19, 2021
Tariq Al Gurg, chief executive of Dubai Cares at the RewirEd Summit. Ruel Pableo for The National
Unesco and Dubai Cares join forces to help learners

Declaration devoted to ensuring access to education is not limited by advances in technology

UAEDecember 15, 2021
Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has advised against cutting education budgets during an unprecedented funding crisis for schools. Reuters
Former UK PM calls for increase in global education investment

Former British PM cautioned governments against cutting education budgets

EducationDecember 14, 2021
Liina Kersna, Estonian Minister of Education, speaking at the RewirEd conference. Ruel Pableo for The National
Trusting teachers drives innovation in education, Dubai conference told

Ministers from around world spoke of the importance of giving staff the skills to shape young minds

UAEDecember 14, 2021
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the pandemic has left many young learners far behind in education. Reuters
Former British PM says generation of learners 'lost' to Covid-19

Young people stand to lose $17 trillion in lifetime earnings due to missed educational opportunities, says Gordon Brown

EducationDecember 12, 2021
Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, speaks at the RewirEd summit at Expo 2020 Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
UAE minister says young people must be curious to thrive

Shamma Al Mazrui says education systems must do more to encourage curiosity

UAEDecember 12, 2021
Private schools in Sharjah will have a four day week from January 1. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National
Sharjah private-school pupils to have four-day school week

Private-school timetables will change from January 1, 2022

EducationDecember 12, 2021
Pupils from the Japanese School in Dubai perform the traditional Nanchu Soran song and dance at the Japan Day opening ceremony at Expo 2020, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
Japan celebrates its national day at Expo 2020 Dubai

Celebrations were held at the Japan pavilion and at venues across the Expo site

Expo 2020December 11, 2021
On the right track: e-scooters are helping Dubai cut congestion levels. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai to expand electric scooter network

City Walk, Palm Jumeirah and some areas of Al Karama, Al Qusais and Al Mankhool will soon have designated e-scooter tracks

UAEDecember 11, 2021
In Sharjah, the public sector will switch to a four-day working week in 2022. Schools are working out ways to make up classes. Pawan Singh / The National
Parents prepare for longer school day when UAE weekend changes

Schools could extend the day by 60 to 90 minutes to get through classwork

EducationDecember 10, 2021
Zara Harrington, award-winning head of Safa British School. Photo: Zara Harrington
How work in India helped lay foundations for success of UAE's top headteacher

Zara Harrington, head of Dubai's Safa British School, told of the importance of putting the needs of children first

EducationDecember 09, 2021
Institutions such as the British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi will adapt to accommodate the new working week. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Schools primed to adapt to UAE's weekend changes

The new weekend coincides with schools returning to full capacity after the pandemic

EducationDecember 08, 2021
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