Monthly Archives: March 2010

GEMS Threaten To Close Down Schools in Dubai

According to The National Newspaper, Sunny Varkey has written a letter to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority mentioning the possibility of shutting down schools if they go ahead with the school fee freeze. We have refrained from sensationalising the … Continue reading

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Microsoft Courier vs Apple iPad Part Two

In Part One of this entry, we discussed some of the differences between the iPad and the Courier. We said that we believed that both products will certainly find their way into schools and schooling. The main point for their … Continue reading

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Microsoft Courier Vs Apple iPad Part One

We saw the previews of the iPad from Apple and fell in love instantaneously. We could not wait to get our hands on one. We were sure that this product will be big and that it will play a major … Continue reading

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ADEC and AdvancED

There is no doubt that the Abu Dhabi Education Council is hard at work trying to improve the level of education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The adoption of the Public Private Partnership where the public schools are run … Continue reading

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