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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
3 UAE institutions among 10 finalists for World's Best School Prizes 2025
Three schools from the UAE have landed among Top 10 finalists for the prestigious World's Best School Prizes 2025. This is the first time the country has had three schools reach the final stage. Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP), Arbor School, and Applied Technology Schools — Umm Al Quwain Campus (ATS-UAQ) have each earned recognition across key categories — Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, and Innovation respectively — marking the first time three UAE schools have reached the final 10 in the same year. What qualifies these schools in top 10? In an interview with Khaleej Times, Rebecca Coulter, Principal, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) explained that DBSJP stands out for its strong belief in education as a shared journey, built on deep partnerships between students, staff, families, and the wider community. Coulter highlighted that their academic success, inclusive practices, and wellbeing initiatives all stem from a collaborative ethos. She said, 'Our nationally celebrated inclusion programme is a direct reflection of our collaborative ethos. As the first school in the UAE to achieve both the Inclusion Quality Mark and Centre of Excellence status, we ensure all voices are heard. From working closely with parents of determination to co-creating support strategies with specialist teams, we make inclusion a shared responsibility and a daily reality.' 'Our co-curricular and enrichment offer is deliberately inclusive and outward facing. With over ninety clubs and a calendar filled with cultural celebrations, community iftars, sustainability drives, and service initiatives, our school is a place where people connect across backgrounds and generations,' added Coulter. Alan Williamson, CEO of Taaleem, said, 'We are immensely proud that Dubai British School Jumeirah Park has deservedly been named a Top 10 finalist for the World's Best School Prizes 2025. This international recognition reflects the outstanding work of the school's dedicated teachers, talented students, and highly supportive community. Their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusion exemplifies the very best of our educational values.' Meanwhile, Arbor School earned its spot for embedding eco-literacy within its curriculum, empowering students to tackle pressing environmental challenges through hands-on learning at its biodomes, regenerative gardens, and other sustainability-focused initiatives. Gemma Thornley, Principal, Arbor School said, 'Arbor School is uniquely positioned with an integrated curriculum that intertwines the National Curriculum for England with a bespoke ecoliteracy programme. Our standout initiatives include the Centre for Abundance, where students work alongside experts in sustainability, science, and systems thinking to address real-world problems. Our Living Campus, which features biodomes, regenerative gardens, and native habitat areas, provides immersive, hands-on learning environments where children explore food systems, climate adaptation, and ecological resilience,' told KT. She added, 'Beyond curriculum, our student-led eco-committees, community conservation projects, and the integration of environmental justice across subjects ensure that sustainability is not confined to science lessons, but interwoven throughout the student experience.' Applied Technology Schools-Umm Al Quwain Campus-ATS-UAQ (ATS-AQ), a public secondary school in Fallaj Al Mulla – Umm Al Quwain, UAE, which has integrated AI, engineering, and sustainability into its project-based curriculum to transform the way students are solving real-world challenges and learning crucial life skills to become workforce-ready, has also been named among the top finalists. Five categories The winners of the five World's Best School Prizes — for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives – will be chosen by an expert Judging Academy based on rigorous criteria. In addition, all 50 finalist schools across the five Prizes will also take part in a Public Vote, which opened today, to determine the winner of the Community Choice Award. All six winners will be announced in October. Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World's Best School Prizes, said, 'In a world being turned upside down by AI, as technology reshapes the way we learn and renders jobs that have existed for centuries obsolete, amid growing challenges of climate change, conflict, poverty and populism, the world our young people are entering has never felt more precarious. And a good education, with humans at its heart, has never been more important. 'It is in schools like Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Arbor School, and Applied Technology Schools-Umm Al Quwain Campus-ATS-UAQ where we find the innovations and expertise that give us hope for a better future. Congratulations on becoming finalists for the World's Best School Prizes 2025. Leaders and schools around the world have so much to learn from these inspirational UAE institutions.' The winners and finalists of these global schools' prizes will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 15-16, where they will share their best practices and unique expertise and experience with policymakers and leading figures in global education.
Khaleej Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Photos: Umm Al Quwain Crown Prince holds wedding reception at Amiri Diwan
On Tuesday, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, hosted a reception on the occasion of the marriage contract of the Crown Prince. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla has married the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. Sheikh Rashid is also the Chairman of the Executive Council and holds a leading role in the emirate's governance and development. The event was held in the presence of Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain. The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain received congratulations and blessings from the attending sheikhs and guests on the occasion. Take a look at some photographs from the evening: Among those who attended the reception were His Excellency Sheikh Humaid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla; Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Head of the Amiri Diwan; Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Mu'alla; Sheikh Saif bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development; Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman; Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman; and a number of other sheikhs.
Khaleej Times
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE: E311 truck congestion causes 6 deaths, 137 accidents; lawmaker calls for action
Traffic congestion caused by lorries along the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road (E311) has resulted in six fatalities and 137 accidents since January, the Federal National Council (FNC) heard on Wednesday. FNC member Mohammed Al Kashf raised the issue, citing persistent traffic problems near the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain exit in Umm Al Quwain, where lorries frequently stop on the roadside. 'Road users are complaining day and night about the severe congestion,' he said during the session. Al Kashf addressed his concerns to Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. In a written response provided ahead of the meeting, the Ministry acknowledged the challenges related to truck access at the Umm Al Quwain exit. 'These issues were previously identified,' the Ministry's statement read. 'In response, we coordinated with the Ministry of Interior to study the situation. As a result, a traffic solution was implemented in the form of a 'yellow box' system, intended to regulate traffic flow and ease congestion in the area.' However, the Ministry noted that some truck drivers continue to disregard road signs prohibiting entry into intersections unless the path ahead is clear. 'We will continue coordinating with the Ministry of Interior to enforce compliance. Measures include stepped-up traffic awareness campaigns, the apprehension of violators, and the imposition of appropriate legal penalties,' the statement concluded. After reading the response aloud, Al Kashf questioned its effectiveness. 'Is this truly a suitable solution?' he asked, while presenting video evidence of daily traffic jams. 'Just this morning, I received footage showing a pile-up of cars and lorries during the morning commute in Umm Al Quwain.' He stressed the need for more robust and modern interventions, citing global practices that utilize Artificial Intelligence and advanced technology to manage traffic challenges. 'We must put an end to these recurring crashes,' he said. 'Residents are voicing their frustration every morning and evening.' Al Kashf proposed a redesign of the problematic exit, suggesting its expansion to facilitate smoother truck movement. He also called for clearer signage ahead of the exit to improve safety. 'There needs to be a real, direct solution to this issue,' he concluded.
The National
04-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
New Deputy Ruler appointed in Umm Al Quwain
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla has been named the new Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain. The appointment was made by Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, the state news agency Wam reported on Wednesday. Sheikh Ahmed takes over the position of deputy ruler from Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla. "The decree also stipulates the cancellation of previous Amiri Decrees: Decree No. (1) of 2004 and Decree No. (1) of 2007, along with any decisions issued pursuant to them," Wam reported. The decree shall come into force from the date of its signing and shall be published in the official gazette.
Khaleej Times
30-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
UAE judge cancels Dh60,000 fine for visa violator; honoured by President Sheikh Mohamed
A judge's act of kindness was recently praised by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an honouring ceremony, according to local media. Judge Hamid Al Ali of the Umm Al Quwain Federal Court of First Instance cancelled a Dh60,000 fine imposed on a Pakistani man who had failed to renew residency visas for himself, his wife, and their four children over five years. The case, as reported by Emarat Al Youm, involved a father who had unknowingly overstayed due to personal circumstances. He explained in court that he had been caring for his Emirati sponsor, who was diagnosed with cancer, and lost track of his own legal status during that time. The case took a remarkable turn when it coincided with Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, a national occasion honouring the legacy of the UAE's founding father through acts of kindness. During the hearing, Judge Al Ali shared that he noticed the man's young son, dressed in a kandura, standing beside him and asked for his name. The boy replied softly: 'Zayed.' Struck by the coincidence, the judge removed the UAE flag scarf from around his shoulders and draped it over the child. 'Zayed is not fined. Zayed is honoured,' he said, before formally cancelling the penalties.
