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The road to success is paved with failures, Nobel Laureate says
Professor Mario Capecchi went from a homeless child fighting for survival on the war-torn streets of Italy to a world-renowned molecular geneticist. From hunger came patience, and from failure, success, when he unlocked the mysteries of gene targeting, a feat that earned him the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Where the scientific establishment saw the "impossible," he saw necessity. The following are some of his key quotes in an exclusive interview with CGTN.&nbs...
Indian schools in UAE begin academic year online amid regional tensions
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]As the new academic year began, thousands of students across Indian schools in the UAE logged into classrooms from home instead of stepping onto campus. What is typically a time of excitement, fresh uniforms, and new beginnings unfolded on screens this year.The shift to online learning comes against the backdrop of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has created a sense...
Karachi Matric Exams: New Timetable Announced
KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has released the revised schedule for the 2026 annual matric examinations, ARY News reported. The Board announced that the examinations are set to commence on April 10. According to the revised timetable, the Class 10 Computer Science (Science Group) examination will take place on the opening day, April 10. On April 11, the Class 9 Computer Studies examination will be conducted, according to a spokesperson for the Board. The BSEK has also...
Teacher who shared 'unacceptable' details of drunken hen night banned from class
Natasha Blackmore, who was head of design and technology at Westfield Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, has been banned from teaching after sharing 'inappropriate details' about her personal life with pupils
OPF rolls out scholarships for overseas Pakistanis’ students
Duba: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has announced a nationwide scholarship programme for the families of expatriates studying in Pakistan. The move aims at strengthening educational support for Pakistanis living abroad,Launched under the Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF), the initiative will provide financial assistance to children and spouses of overseas Pakistanis enrolled in a wide range of academic programmes, from intermediate and undergraduate degrees, including MBBS, B...
Harvard alum praises Trump admin targeting university admissions policies, handling of antisemitism
The Trump administration has launched two new probes into Harvard University as it continues to hold the institution accountable for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. One probe is focused on the handling of antisemitism on campus, while the other alleges that the university has used "illegal race-based preferences in admissions" in violation of the Supreme Court's ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.In addition to the probes, the Department of Education's Offi...
Summer internships in the UAE: Everything students and parents need to know
Dubai: Many high school seniors are starting to look at ways to get their first real work experience. While there are plenty of ways to search and apply for internships, there are important guidelines that parents and teenagers need to understand before diving in.Internships offer genuinely valuable experience but knowing the rules ensures that experience happens in a safe, fair, and legally sound environment.Who can apply for an internship?According to the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and E...
These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help
Education These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help April 6, 20265:00 AM ET Jonaki Mehta Harold Rogers and Miranda Lacy met at West Virginia State University—they both still consider this campus home. They went on to graduate school at West Virginia University, where they say they've faced huge challenges as blind students. Kristian Thacker for NPR hide caption toggle caption Kristian Thacker for NPR Press the "Listen" button below to hear the story te...
UAE private schools move enrolment fully online for next academic year
Dubai: Private schools across the UAE have confirmed that enrolment for the upcoming academic year is continuing smoothly through fully digital registration systems, allowing parents to complete applications, assessments and seat reservations online.School administrators said registration is being processed through official school websites, where parents can submit student details through dedicated portals before being assigned interview dates for younger children or online placement tests...
Dubai school freezes fees for third year amid regional crisis, offers relief to families
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]A Dubai school has opted not to increase fees, prioritising stability for families amid economic uncertainty caused by the ongoing regional conflict.Springdales School Dubai has announced that it will not increase tuition fees for the upcoming academic year — despite receiving a previous approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The move marks the thir...
AICPA & CIMA and PLM Financial Advisory launch Finance Emiratisation Think Tank to support Emirati Finance Academy
AICPA & CIMA and UAE-based PLM Financial Advisory have announced the formation of the Finance Emiratisation Think Tank, a practitioner-led advisory board established to direct and govern the rollout of the Emirati Finance Academy Powered by CIMA across the UAE. The Think Tank held its inaugural board meeting this month. Its mandate is clearly defined: the Think Tank and its members’ sole focus is to support the launch of the Emirati Finance Academy Powered by CIMA, a market-specific program...
Mystery as Brit is found dead by his girlfriend in Thailand with wound on the back of his head
Mystery as Brit is found dead by his girlfriend in Thailand with wound on the back of his headBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:46, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 08:48, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Battlegroup East destroys camouflaged positions and deployment points of Kiev forces
The strikes were carried out using a Giatsint-S self-propelled gun
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Orban on the brink: could Hungary’s election dent China’s influence in Europe?
Major powers are closely watching Hungary’s election next week – a vote seen as a referendum on Europe’s right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. Recent polls show self-styled “illiberal democrat” Viktor Orban’s Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar’s Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as “Europe’s most consequential”. For China, Russia and the United States under President Donald Trump, an Orban defeat.....
Learner drivers urged to do simple task before test to pass
Learner drivers urged to do simple task before test to passDriving tests can be stressful but there is something that can help you check you have mastered all the necessary skillsCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer02:30, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSitting a mock test could help you pass(Image: Getty)Learner drivers have been urged to do a quick task before they take their driving test - and it could help them pass.According to the latest advice from GOV.UK's Ready to Pas...
How a US clampdown affected mainland Chinese, Hong Kong student visa numbers
A US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said the impact has been short-lived. One PhD student from the mainland said US President Donald Trump’s actions had led to him giving up an offer to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to enrol at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) last year after he found America’s once-vibrant...
Karachi matric exams postponed as thousands of students left without admit cards
Matriculation examinations in Karachi have been postponed following administrative failures that left thousands of students without admit cards just days before the start of the exams. The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) announced that the exams, originally scheduled to begin on April 7, will now start on April 10 under a revised timetable. The Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations had called for a postponement of at least one week, citing “chaotic arrangeme...
Hubs to help young people away from crime and into work to open in England
Announcement of eight young futures hubs made as concerns grow over the number of knives on the streetsEight young futures youth hubs aimed at giving young people support towards work and away from street crime are to open across England, ministers have announced.The youth centres are supposed to help people aged up to 18 with employment advice, health and wellbeing, and are also aimed at preventing them from falling into a life of crime. Continue reading...
Educational Aids in Darayya Schools, Shortages Hinder Understanding and Equipment Falls Short
Schools in Darayya, Rural Damascus, are experiencing a shortage of educational aids during the 2025-2026 school year, with clear differences from one school to another in the availability of projectors, laboratories, and libraries, according to field monitoring conducted by Enab Baladi and testimonies from students, parents, and education officials. People who spoke to Enab Baladi said this shortage affects students’ understanding of some subjects that require practical or visual explanation, es...