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At least 20 percent of students say that they resort to political connections and 73 percent think that political connections are important to find jobs. (photo: Haitham Moussawi)
May 16, 2013 - 12:41 GMT
When Lebanese graduates begin looking for jobs, what does it actually mean to employ personal connections to improve employment chances?

May 10, 2012

Under the agreement, salaries of the agency’s workers will be increased by JD50 retroactively from the beginning of this year
08:12 GMT

Jordanian Foreign Minister announced that an agreement had been reached between UNRWA’s administration and employees.

ALHOSN University
07:46 GMT
(press release)

ALHOSN University is inviting junior and senior high school students across the UAE to attend its 4th Annual Open Day.

Northwestern University
05:53 GMT
(press release)

Northwestern University in Qatar celebrated its inaugural graduation in a commencement ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre,welcoming a new generation of aspiring media professionals to the field.

Qatar Foundation
05:34 GMT

This week’s international news agenda has been dominated by the election of a new French President. Meanwhile, here in Qatar, the Hamad bin Khalifa University Convocation has also attracted huge interest.

May 9, 2012

The manufacturing sector was the most optimistic, followed by the services and trading industries, the survey revealed
13:42 GMT

Businesses across Dubai remain upbeat on growth and revenues in the second quarter, with a majority of employers intending to retain their employees.

The strikers are demanding JD100 pay raises retroactively from the beginning of this year without any cut in their incentives
12:00 GMT

A meeting held on Tuesday between the Department of Palestinian Affairs and UNRWA representatives failed to end an open-ended strike by the agency’s workers.

Technology Week
10:37 GMT

The Higher Colleges of Technology held recently its 2nd annual Technology Week with the aimed of introducing students and staff to technology that is new, interesting, educational and full of fun!

Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh, President of Masdar Institute
08:13 GMT
(press release)

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology announced starting Fall semester 2012 its existing Master of Science programs will accept enrolments from practicing professionals in the local industry.

Leadership Day
06:01 GMT

Khalifa University hosted a special Leadership Day for its students on May 8th, 2012, where they were given an inspirational speech on leadership, by H.E. Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi.

Qatar Foundation
05:57 GMT

Qatari graduates such as Aisha Al-Ishaq and Thamer Al-Kuwari are blazing a trail for younger generations to follow, as they endeavour to move the nation forward.

Abu Dhabi University
05:51 GMT

Abu Dhabi University and its Alumni Association are hosting “Alumni Homecoming 2012” and “The 5th Anniversary Reunion for the Classes of 2006 & 2007” this evening.

May 8, 2012

Pertinently employees have been asked to file complaints about employers who force them to sign on financial-receipt documents
11:21 GMT

Employers in the UAE cannot force workers to sign documents stating they received all financial dues.

Yousef Al Yacoob and 5th and 6th are Anthony Hambleton and Dr. Dawood Ashraf with the Students Team
10:44 GMT

Group of PMU students visited KPMG; one of the top four global accounting firms recently.

Siemens and Masdar Institute officials
10:35 GMT
(press release)

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Siemens jointly announced the successful completion of their first carbon capture and storage (CCS) research collaboration project.

This year, the outstanding schools can apply for a fee increase amounting to six per cent
08:47 GMT

Nearly thirty Dubai schools have applied for a fee hike to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority following the announcement of a new fee framework last month.