Former vice-president of Amity University Dubai, Mariam Sheikh, has been given a lifetime achievement award for her work with foreign universities in the UAE. 

Less than 12 months after announcing that Chinese would be introduced into all levels of education in Saudi Arabia, eight schools have officially started teaching the language.

King's House School and Nursery is the latest UK independent school to announce a branch overseas, with classes to begin at its location in Pakistan in September 2020.

Education agents have welcomed news of Saudi Arabia's first-ever cultural scholarship program, which will provide scholarships to students who want to study culture and arts courses at international institutions.

The majority (91%) of researchers working in Arab countries want to emigrate according to a survey conducted by Al-Fanar Media.

Israel is making a bid to double the number of international students taking courses at its universities and colleges, initially seeking students from North America, China and India.

OET, the English language test for healthcare professionals, will be available in Pakistan from November, following the opening of a new test venue in the capital Islamabad.

IDP Education and GEMS Education have partnered to support GEMS students looking into post-secondary international study options.