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Hariri launches bold bid to improve education in Lebanon

Lebanese education minister Bahia Hariri announced plans to make the upcoming 2008- 2009 academic year a "real success on all levels." The Daily Star - 21Aug 08:40GMT
Fake-degree mill in US leads to Saudi inquest

A long list of people who had purchased or attempted to purchase fake university diplomas in the United States has spurred the Saudi education authorities to launch an investigation into the issue of Saudis and expatriates who may be working in the Kingdom on counterfeit certificates. Arab News - 21Aug 08:35GMT
Students in UAE failing to demonstrate English language proficiency

A number of students are being denied admission in accredited universities in the UAE because they fail their English language tests. Press Release - 21Aug 08:25GMT
Hotline to resolve issues in educational zone in Dubai

A hotline will be set up between the ministry and educational zones to guarantee continuous communication in Dubai. Gulf News - 21Aug 05:26GMT
Jordan's Gov't set to complete development plans in Tafileh

His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan gave orders on Monday for implementing several health and education schemes in the southern governorate of Tafileh to improve living conditions of its citizens. Jordan Times - 19Aug 07:20GMT
Jordan's Higher Education Ministry to look into private university fees

The Ministry of Higher Education in Jordan said that it will look into claims of rising fees at three private universities amid growing concern from student activists. Jordan Times - 19Aug 07:17GMT
12 projects to build schools in Missan in Iraq

Twelve projects to build schools in the districts of Missan province will be carried out at a cost of 4.55 billion Iraqi dinars (roughly $450,00) as part of the provincial reconstruction & development program for this year, a local official said. Aswat Aliraq - 19Aug 05:39GMT
IFC Launches First Student Loan Program in Jordan

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is establishing a partnership with Omnix International and Cairo Amman Bank to introduce a new program in Jordan that will provide loans to university students, including those from lower income backgrounds who are unable to afford tuition fees. Press Release - 18Aug 11:17GMT
O&E, CIPET sign pact for plastics engineering and technology college

Oman & Emirates Investment Holding Co. SAOG (O&E) has signed a working relationship agreement with the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) of India for establishing a College for Plastics Engineering and Technology in Sohar. Times of Oman - 18Aug 06:15GMT
GCC states to outline technical education policy

The GCC states consider technical education as a vital factor in social and economic development because of the rapid technological changes taking place around the world. Khaleej Times - 18Aug 05:48GMT

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