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Khaleej Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Celebrating 20 years: Heriot-Watt University Dubai's academic excellence
Heriot-Watt University was the first British university to establish a campus in Dubai, pioneering international education in the UAE since 2005. Over the last two decades it has grown into a leading institution, offering a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Vanessa Northway, Executive Director of Education and Student Life at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, said: 'As we proudly celebrate 20 years in the region, we remain committed to delivering globally recognised, industry-relevant education that meets the evolving needs of students and the marketplace.' 'Our portfolio spans key disciplines such as Data Science, Engineering, Construction, Accounting and Finance, Psychology, Robotics, Digital Marketing, Interior Architecture and Design, and Artificial Intelligence,' she added. All the current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the university have been granted Initial Programme Accreditation by the UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Our top 10 programmes for 2025 include: 1. Construction Project Management 2. Real Estate 3. Interior Architecture and Design 4. Energy 5. Artificial Intelligence 6. Data Science 7. Business Analytics and Consultancy 8. Business Psychology 9. International Business Management with Marketing 10. Finance and Management In line with our future-focused approach, we introduced these new programmes: · Psychology and Marketing BSc (Hons) · Sustainable Finance with Fintech (MSc) · Actuarial Data Science, BSc (Hons) · Applied Cyber Security (MSc) · Master of Architecture (MArch) Every programme is thoughtfully designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed to thrive in a competitive global job market. To mark our 20-year milestone in the UAE and support students' educational aspirations, we are also offering a range of scholarships. 20th anniversary selective programme scholarship AED 20,000 anniversary scholarship is being offered for the below programmes: · All undergraduate programmes at the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) · Postgraduate Digital Marketing programme · All postgraduate programmes at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) · All postgraduate programmes at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS). Why choose Heriot-Watt University World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics and practitioners. Benefit from our close ties with industry and immerse yourself in a research-led environment that fosters innovation. Join our Global Community: Heriot-Watt University is your gateway to a global network of ambitious professionals and alumni. Advanced Curriculum: Choose from our 70+ programmes that engage with a curriculum designed to address today's global challenges. Our state-of-the-art 218,000sqft campus has been thoughtfully designed to enhance student experience and ensure a seamless blend of academic and social life. 'As we mark our 20th anniversary in Dubai, we proudly celebrate two decades of academic excellence, innovation, and impact in shaping future leaders across the region- a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class education, driving transformative change," said Dr Matthew Sukumaran, Chief Operating Officer at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. "As Heriot-Watt University Dubai marks 20 years in the UAE, we at the School of Textiles and Design celebrated this milestone with the second edition of The Degree Show. This exhibition is a vibrant showcase of our students' creativity, innovation, and dedication. The show captures the essence of our educational philosophy, nurturing critical thinking, collaboration, and purposeful solutions. It's an inspiring experience for industry partners, prospective students, and the wider public, and a proud reflection of our ongoing mission to shape the next generation of design leaders who will influence and redefine the future of design,' said Professor Louise Valentine, Professor of Design and Head of School at the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Students can also participate in our Go Global programme, experiencing life and learning at our campuses in the UK or Malaysia. Guided campus tours are available Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.
Hi Dubai
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Launches Digital System to Verify Academic Qualifications for Employment
The UAE has unveiled a new digital system to verify academic qualifications, aiming to streamline employment procedures and enhance labour market integrity. Launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), the initiative marks a significant step in the country's push toward a fully integrated digital employment ecosystem. The Academic Qualification Verification Project allows private sector employers to verify academic credentials — whether issued locally or abroad — through MoHRE's digital platforms and service centres. The system supports skill levels 1 to 4 under the National Qualifications Framework and will eventually include UAE-issued degrees at a later stage. Officials say the project supports the UAE's broader digital transformation goals, reducing bureaucracy and improving service delivery across sectors. It also ensures the authenticity of qualifications, curbing fraudulent practices and enabling faster, more reliable hiring processes. Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary for Labour Market and Emiratisation Operations at MoHRE, said the system reinforces the UAE's efforts to attract global talent and boost its competitive edge in the employment sector. He noted that embedding the verification process within work permit procedures strengthens regulatory oversight and service efficiency. Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of MoHESR, emphasized that the initiative aligns academic output with labour market needs, supporting the national strategy to build a knowledge-based economy. He added that the service contributes to the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme by delivering fast, customer-centric solutions. By digitising verification, the project reduces paperwork, enables unified processing with a one-time fee, and promotes stronger collaboration between government and private sector entities — all while enhancing the UAE's appeal as a global investment and employment hub. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Al Etihad
26-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE launches digital system to verify academic credentials of private sector workers
26 May 2025 17:25 DUBAI (WAM)The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), has launched a new digital system to enable the verification of academic qualifications, marking a pioneering step forward towards an integrated digital employment project aligns with the UAE's vision to drive digital transformation, streamline government processes, and allow private sector employers to verify workers' academic qualifications electronically, whether they were issued in the UAE or initiative facilitates the delivery of fast, reliable government services that meet evolving labour market needs, uphold professional standards among workers, and enhance the UAE's role in supporting the labour environment, boosting its appeal as a leading destination for project strives to offer highly credible and efficient employment services, supported by the seamless integration of roles between all stakeholders, with the MoHRE working to embed the new verification process into work permit issuance procedures and the MoHESR functioning as the academic verification Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Labour Market and Emiratisation Operations at MoHRE, said, "The Academic Qualification Verification Project forms part of our ongoing efforts at the Ministry to enhance labour market efficiency and develop digital services for our customers, reinforcing the UAE's pioneering vision to attract talent and maintain competitiveness and integrity in the employment ecosystem.""The innovative new project relies on integration to drive service development, and meet labour market requirements in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive environment that necessitates a specific set of skills to navigate the new economic era," Al Khoori added, noting that the project supports the Ministry's pioneering regulatory system in its efforts to curb harmful Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of the MoHESR, explained that the new project will improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of the academic qualification verification process, allowing economic sectors to attract talent that meets their specific needs and strengthens their competitiveness.'This initiative marks a ground-breaking new step towards aligning the academic journey with labour market requirements, which is a strategic priority for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,' Al Mualla added."Launching this innovative service falls in line with our efforts to achieve the goals of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, and to deliver high-quality services that meet customers' expectations and ensure their satisfaction. We will keep working with our partners at federal and local entities, and across all economic sectors, to introduce more innovative initiatives that expand the higher education sector's contribution to national objectives and visions," he service is applicable to private sector employers and qualified workers with academic degrees from outside the UAE - at skill levels 1 to 4 - according to the National Qualifications can access the service through MoHRE's digital platforms (website and smart application) and business service centres across the country based on the approved terms listed on the Ministry's a later stage, the service will also be extended to academic degree holders at skill levels 1 to 4 issued in the Academic Qualification Verification Project offers a range of benefits to government entities and the private sector, ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of academic qualifications used in the employment process through direct digital verification. This allows for more reliable hiring practices, reduces the required paperwork, streamlines the service to a unified verification process and a one-time fee, and enhances public-private collaboration, which ultimately strengthens labour market flexibility and boosts operational efficiency.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE launches digital integration project to verify private sector workers' academic qualifications
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), has launched a digital integration project to enable the verification of academic qualifications, marking a pioneering step forward towards an integrated digital employment environment. The project aligns with the UAE's vision to drive digital transformation, streamline government processes, and enable private sector employers to verify workers' academic qualifications electronically, whether they were issued in the UAE or abroad. The initiative facilitates the delivery of fast, reliable government services that meet evolving labour market needs, uphold professional standards among workers, and enhance the UAE's role in supporting the labour environment, which, in effect, boosts its appeal as a leading destination for investment. The project strives to offer highly credible and efficient employment services, supported by the seamless integration of roles between all stakeholders involved, where MoHRE works to embed the new verification process into work permit issuance procedures, while MoHESR functions as the academic verification authority. Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Labour Market and Emiratisation Operations at MoHRE, said, 'The Academic Qualification Verification Project forms part of our ongoing efforts at the Ministry to enhance labour market efficiency and develop digital services for our customers, reinforcing the UAE's pioneering vision to attract talent and maintain competitiveness and integrity in the employment ecosystem.' 'The innovative new project relies on integration to drive service development and meet labour market requirements in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive environment that necessitates a specific set of skills to navigate the new economic era,' Al Khoori added, noting that the project supports the Ministry's pioneering regulatory system in its efforts to curb harmful practices. For his part, Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of the MoHESR, explained that the new project will improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of the academic qualification verification process, which, in turn, allows economic sectors to attract talent that meets their specific needs and strengthens their competitiveness. 'This initiative marks a ground-breaking new step towards aligning the academic journey with labour market requirements, which is a strategic priority for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,' Al Mualla added. 'Launching this innovative service falls in line with our efforts to achieve the goals of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme and to deliver high-quality services that meet customers' expectations and ensure their satisfaction,' he noted. 'We will keep working with our partners at federal and local entities, and across all economic sectors, to introduce more innovative initiatives that expand the higher education sector's contribution to national objectives and visions.' The service is applicable to private sector employers and qualified workers with academic degrees from outside the UAE at skill levels 1 to 4 according to the National Qualifications Framework. Users can access the service through MoHRE's digital platforms (website and smart application) and business service centres across the country based on the approved terms listed on the Ministry's website. In a later stage, the service will also be extended to academic degree holders at skill levels 1 to 4 issued in the UAE. The Academic Qualification Verification Project offers a range of benefits to government entities and the private sector, ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of academic qualifications used in the employment process through direct digital verification. This allows for more reliable hiring practices, reduces the required paperwork, streamlines the service to a unified verification process and a one-time fee, and enhances public-private collaboration, which ultimately strengthens labour market flexibility and boosts operational efficiency.
Al Etihad
26-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Ministry of Higher Education, Etihad Airways to support National Scholarship Programme
26 May 2025 13:04 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with Etihad Airways to support the National Scholarship they will offer scholarships in priority fields, providing students with a fast track to careers at one of the nation's leading aviation collaboration is another step forward in MoHESR's ongoing efforts to enhance scholarship strategies by partnering with leading public and private sector partnership will enable Emirati students to pursue degrees in selected fields at top-ranked international parties will identify target universities, countries, and specialisations, along with the selection criteria. Students will also receive vocational training and career guidance to prepare them for future roles in strategic fields at Etihad Airways, such as aviation, engineering, and Assistant Undersecretary for the Higher Education Operations Sector and Director of the International Education Support and Scholarships Department at MoHESR, Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi, said, 'At MoHESR, we continuously enhance our programmes to build skilled national talent capable of driving the UAE's progress."Joining forces with Etihad Airways reflects our commitment to aligning our scholarships with national economic needs. This collaboration highlights the significant role of public-private partnerships in developing an educational system that empowers students to succeed in the future labour market and become active contributors to key economic sectors.'Chief People, Government, and Corporate Affairs Officer at Etihad Airways, Dr. Nadia Bastaki, said, 'At Etihad Airways, we are proud to empower Emirati talent. Our partnership with MoHESR reflects our shared commitment to nurturing ambition and aligning education with real-world industry needs. By bridging academic learning with practical experience, we are preparing students to shape the future of aviation and strengthen the UAE's global competitiveness.'MoHESR will oversee students' academic progress and manage exceptional its part, Etihad Airways will provide the scholarship recipients with hands-on training, career guidance, and continuous support throughout their studies and participate in their performance evaluation. The airline will also design structured career paths involving training programmes before and after graduation. The collaboration includes post-graduation follow-up with data sharing and feedback to assess the programme's impact and identify improvements for future student cohorts.
