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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai's KHDA announces pause on some school inspections for 2025-26
No inspections will be conducted for Dubai private schools during the 2025-26 academic year, the emirate's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Friday, May 16. 'The decision – part of an evolving approach to supporting quality education in the emirate – applies to all private schools, except for those in their third year of operation, that will be subject to a full inspection,' KHDA said in a statement shared with Khaleej Times. '(We) will continue to monitor school performance through targeted visits focused on specific areas related to educational quality and ongoing development. These visits will be informed by feedback from the school community and aligned with the Education 33 strategy's priorities,' KHDA added. 'Dubai's private schools have consistently demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to students' learning and wellbeing,' Fatma Ibrahim Belrehif, CEO of the Education Quality Assurance and Compliance Agency at KHDA further explained. She noted: 'The suspension of inspections next year will allow for greater collaboration and reflection on how we define and support quality in education. Through targeted visits and ongoing engagement with schools, we will ensure that every child in Dubai continues to receive a high quality education that aligns with (our) goals.' Self-evaluation forms All schools, however, are expected to continue administering external benchmark assessments to monitor and report students' academic progress. Schools will also be required to provide regular updates through their self-evaluation forms (SEF). According to Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), SEF outline the improvement process of a school, where they are asked to respond to specific questions about their 'provision for special educational needs, early years formation, innovation, the UAE National Agenda, social studies and students for whom English is an additional language (EAL).' All schools must complete the KHDA self-evaluation online document at least two weeks before their inspections. Meanwhile, KHDA early this month approved private schools in Dubai to raise school fees for next academic year on the basis of Education Cost Index (ECI) of 2.35 per cent. In Dubai, for-profit schools can increase their fees based on their individual school grade as per the results of the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB), and the ECI which is calculated on a regular basis. Any fee increase can only be implemented for a particular academic year and cannot be carried forward to the upcoming academic years.
Emirates 24/7
17-04-2025
- Health
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Medical University: Empowering Women in Healthcare for Over 40 Years
Dubai Medical University (DMU) is the first educational institution in the United Arab Emirates specializing in medicine and pharmacy, with over 40 years of experience in higher education. Established with a pioneering vision, the university is dedicated to investing in women's education, empowering them, and strengthening their role in healthcare and medical sciences. Since its inception, DMU has been committed to delivering high-quality academic programs accredited internationally, in collaboration with prestigious global universities. Its focus on scientific excellence, practical training, and comprehensive healthcare education is supported by an advanced learning environment that fosters innovation and student success. Today, the university proudly hosts leading colleges in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing. The recently accredited Bachelor of Nursing program marks a strategic milestone aligned with the UAE National Agenda, aiming to expand the pool of qualified healthcare professionals to meet the sector's growing needs and enhance the quality and sustainability of healthcare services. DMU offers modern academic programs with internationally aligned curricula, cutting-edge laboratories, and technologies, including AI and virtual reality simulation labs. With a distinguished and experienced faculty, DMU stands out as the academic destination of choice for ambitious female students seeking excellence in healthcare. In collaboration with the Nafis program, DMU offers 100% scholarships for UAE nationals in the Pharmacy and Nursing programs to support the development of national talent. Additionally, the university provides scholarships of up to 40% for students of all nationalities—making world-class medical education more accessible—while maintaining some of the most affordable tuition rates in the UAE. Prospective female students and their parents are warmly invited to visit the university campus from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Visitors can explore academic programs, meet the faculty, tour the laboratories and facilities, and benefit from same-day registration. For inquiries and further information: 055 564 6463 | 04 212 0333 or visit Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
