| Brands face new challenge as consumers spend less time online, experts warn at Dubai Future Forum
United Arab Emirates: For the past two decades companies have been clamoring to adapt to the digital era. Marketing and sales teams switched storefronts for online pages, and social media presence became almost as important as the product itself. |
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| Minister emphasizes Kuwait’s commitment to education
Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei on Tuesday emphasized Kuwait’s strong commitment to education as a cornerstone of its future vision, Kuwait 2035, stressing ongoing efforts to enhance educational quality and modernize curricula to keep pace with global developments. |
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| Education is the cornerstone of peace and human development
Kuwait affirmed that education is not merely a legal right, but a source of life, hope and the foundation upon which global peace and development are built. |
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| Dubai announces new planning standards for early childhood centres
Dubai Municipality has updated regulations for building and upgrading early childhood centres in the emirate, allowing the construction of a first floor dedicated “exclusively to administrative and service use”, it was announced on Friday. |
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| Dubai International Chamber launches its first Eastern Europe representative office in Poland
United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially opened its first representative office in Eastern Europe in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. |
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| Kuwait sees 10% annual drop in US student visas
The number of student visas issued by the United States to those coming from Kuwait fell by 10 percent in August 2025 compared with the same month last year, according to data from the US International Trade Administration. |
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| Nazaha launches field training program for KU law students
The Public Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) organized on Thursday a field training program for law students at Kuwait University (KU), aimed at enhancing their skills and promoting the values of integrity and transparency, the authority said in a press statement. |
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| MoE declares last week of Ramadan as school holiday
The education ministry announced on Monday that the last week of the holy fasting month of Ramadan will be a public holiday for students, teachers and administrative staff. This will be done without reducing the number of school days, under a new five-year academic calendar approved by Education Minister Jalal Al-Tabtabaei. |
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| Saudi education spending hits $275m amid schools reopening
Education spending in Saudi Arabia surged 132.1 percent to SR1.03 billion ($275.2 million) for the week ending Aug. 23, helping to keep total point-of-sale transactions above the SR13 billion mark. |
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| New guides to improve mental health in schools
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Mental Health Promotion released two guides to strengthen mental health support in schools: A specialized magazine and a manual addressing psychological challenges. |
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| Education spending drives Saudi POS transactions to $3bn as other sectors slump
Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transactions remained above the $3 billion mark for the second week in a row due to a 32.5 percent increase in spending on education in the week ending Aug. 9. |
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| CBSE mandates 75% attendance for 2026 board exams, releases rules for schools
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a circular to heads of schools affiliated with the board, detailing their attendance policy. These rules will apply to Grade 10 and 12 students appearing for board exams in the year 2026. |
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| KFAED sign loan agreement with Nigeria for children's education
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed a loan agreement with Nigeria on Tuesday to help fund the project aimed at supporting education for children outside the educational system in Kaduna state. |
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| Kuwait Fund finances basic education project in Nigeria
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) has signed a loan agreement with the Federal Republic of Nigeria to help finance a project aimed at supporting education for out-of-school children in Kaduna State, the fund announced Tuesday. |
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| Education spending drives Saudi POS transactions to $3.16bn
Education spending in Saudi Arabia increased by 3.6 percent in the week ending July 26, driving total point-of-sale transactions to SR11.87 billion ($3.16 billion), even as most other sectors saw declines. |
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| Family businesses vital driver of national economic growth: Marri
United Arab Emirates: The UAE continues to adopt a forward-looking vision to enhance the regulatory and legislative frameworks governing family businesses in the country. This vision aims to foster sustainable growth, ensure long-term viability, and strengthen the sector’s contribution to national economic competitiveness both regionally and globally. |
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| Education sector leads weekly POS surge with 666% value spike despite overall drop
Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale spending in the education sector saw a weekly rise of 666 percent to reach SR193.26 million ($51.53 million) by June 21, according to official data. |
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| KU, Saudi Education Authority sign MoU to boost cooperation
Kuwait University, through its College of Graduate Studies, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Education and Training Evaluation Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening academic cooperation and enhancing mutual expertise in the fields of measurement, evaluation, accreditation, and university admission assessments. |
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| Saudi minister in China to explore education, research cooperation
Saudi Arabia’s Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan met leaders from various universities, institutes and research centers in China, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. |
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| Education drives weekly POS spending in Saudi Arabia to over $3bn
Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transactions rose to SR12.3 billion ($3.2 billion) in the week ending April 12, driven by a sharp 2412.9 percent surge in spending on education. |
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| Minister issues new exam oversight regulations to enhance efficiency
Minister of Education Dr Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei has issued a ministerial resolution outlining new mechanisms and standards for exam administration, oversight and grading across all educational zones and academic levels. |
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| Kuwait's Ministry of Education launches AI smart chat service
Kuwait's Ministry of Education announced Monday launching the smart chatbot "Chat with Hamad", a modern technical solution that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with communication. |
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| Education, Awqaf ministers discuss joint cooperation
Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Mohammad Al-Wasmi met on Tuesday to explore avenues of collaboration between their ministries and address issues of mutual interest. |
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| Saudi education spending rises 145% as students return, latest POS data shows
Saudi Arabia’s education sector saw a notable rise in spending in the week ending March 8, climbing 144.6 percent to SR200.7 million ($53.5 million) as students returned from a break. |
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| Tabuk University signs pact to enhance AI learning
The University of Tabuk has signed an agreement with a technology company to equip students with advanced robotics and artificial intelligence knowledge in preparation for the job market. |
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| Education ministry launches award for top public school libraries
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Library and Information Association, has launched the Excellence Award for school libraries across all educational stages at public, religious, and special education schools. |
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| Industry leaders meet in Riyadh to Redefine Saudi retail market
Saudi Arabia: Over 100 speakers from more than 600 organizations will convene at the Retail Leaders Circle Global Forum 2025 in Saudi Arabia to discuss collaboration amid digital innovation and economic reforms. |
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| Saudi education spending surges 91.5% amid school return
Education spending in Saudi Arabia surged by 91.5 percent to SR220.76 million ($58.8 million) between Jan. 12 and 18, fueled by students returning to school after the midyear break. |
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| New exam protocols lead to 45% drop in disqualifications: Minister
The first semester exams for the academic year 2024-2025 saw a notable 45.5 percent decrease in the number of student disqualifications compared to the previous year, Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei said on Thursday. |
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| Saudi education spending kicks off 2025 with 25% surge, pushing POS transactions to $4bn
Saudis spent SR207.3 million ($55.2 million) on education between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4, marking a 25.8 percent increase compared to the previous week. |
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| MoE forms new exam printing press committee after violations found
With midterm exams just days away for thousands of middle and high school students in public and private Arabic schools, the Ministry of Education reassured that recent shakeups within its personnel have not affected the exam printing process. |
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| Ministry takes firm measures to ensure integrity of exams
The Ministry of Education announced that Minister Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei has taken firm and strict measures after discovering serious violations related to the management of exams in a printing press. |
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| Saudi edtech platform AlGooru raises $4m to boost expansion, AI development
Saudi-based educational technology platform AlGooru has successfully raised $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round, combining both debt and equity financing. |
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| Saudi Arabia’s expat remittances soar 23% to $3.58bn: SAMA
Expatriate remittances from Saudi Arabia surged to SR13.43 billion ($3.58 billion) in October, marking the highest monthly total in two and a half years, according to recent data. |
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| Education spending in Saudi Arabia soars 178% to hit $66.4m, SAMA data shows
Education spending in Saudi Arabia soared 178.6 percent to SR249.5 million ($66.4 million) during the week of Nov. 17–23, bucking the broader decline across other sectors. |
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| UAE President declares February 28 as Emirati Day for Education
February 28 will be celebrated as the Emirati Day for Education, President Sheikh Mohamed announced in a post on X. |
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| Saudi education sector sees 86% annual rise in investment licenses
Investment licenses for Saudi Arabia’s education sector saw an annual increase of 86 percent in the second quarter of 2024, in a sign of the industry’s growing attraction to businesses. |
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| Saudi POS hits $3.6bn as education spending surges with academic year start
Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transactions climbed to SR13.5 billion ($3.61 billion) between Aug. 11 and 17, reflecting a 3.6 percent increase from the previous week, official data showed. |
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| Saudi POS spending hits $3bn; education sector leads the way
Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale spending totaled SR13.09 billion ($3.48 billion) for the week of Aug. 4 to 10, marking a decline from the previous week’s SR14.7 billion, the official data showed. |
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| KSA digital lead in education opens up investment opportunities
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in education technology, with substantial investments aimed at transforming and enhancing the sector. |
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| MAGRABi to expand with 36 new Doctor M stores this year
RIYADH: Middle East eyewear retailer MAGRABi Retail Group is planning to open 36 new stores in 2024, expanding its footprint across the region and meeting increasing consumer demand for eyewear through its lifestyle brand, Doctor M. |
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| ADIO drives key community projects
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced a series of key agreements under its Musataha programme at the third edition of the ongoing Al Multaqa meetings, held in the capital on July 3, 2024. |
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| King Saud University signs academic agreement with University of Tokyo
King Saud University and the University of Tokyo have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen academic collaboration in physics, chemistry and Earth sciences. |
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| IsDB, SFD, Arab Coordination Group join hands to raise $500m for education initiatives
A global partnership involving the Islamic Development Bank will inject $500 million into educational initiatives across member countries of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation. |
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| UAE jobs: Universities to revamp legal programmes to boost prospects for law graduates
Legal programmes in UAE universities are being revamped to help increase job opportunities for the country’s law graduates. |
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| Saudi King Fahd University boosts scientific research with 17 agreements
Scientific research is set to strengthen in Saudi Arabia with the signing of 17 agreements with various entities, focusing on energy, water, and manufacturing sectors. |
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| Saudi edtech startup iStoria secures $1.3m in funding
Saudi Arabia’s educational technology sector continues to garner investor interest as iStoria secured SR5 million ($1.3 million) in a seed funding round. |
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| Over 50% of education sector jobs to be automated, says expert
More than 50 per cent of the jobs in institutions worldwide, including those in the UAE, are expected to be automated as artificial intelligence with generative capabilities is poised to revolutionise the education sector, an expert has said. |
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| DGDA and King Saud University strengthen partnership
Diriyah Gate Development Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with King Saud University to enhance cooperation and collaboration on the future development of both masterplans |
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| Over 1,000 teachers to be terminated
Informed sources said the Education Ministry informed over 1,000 teachers of both genders they will be terminated at the end of the academic year, with more teachers to be laid off. |