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Sindh orders probe into 'irregularities' in exam centres
The Sindh government has launched a high-level fact-finding inquiry into alleged irregularities surrounding the transfer of examination centres and reported misconduct within the Secondary Education Board Karachi. The committee was formed on the directives of Sindh Universities and Boards Minister Ismail Rahoo and established through a notification issued by the Secretary of the Universities & Boards Department Sindh. According to a spokesperson, the inquiry committee has been tasked with...
Defending the truth: The fight for Black history in 2026
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, a battle for the soul of U.S. history is unfolding, with efforts being made to whitewash the history of resistance against enslavement, prompting Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to introduce a resolution in Congress to protect Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Chaotic exams
Every year, as examinations begin under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi, the same pattern of disruption and disorder resurfaces, exposing an examination system that appears incapable of learning from its own repetition. What should be a routine, well-oiled operation instead descends into confusion, placing an unfair burden on students at the most critical point of their academic year. This year is no different. With over 385,000 candidates appearing across Karachi, reports of last-minu...
Pigtailed school social worker avoids prison after sexually assaulting sixth-grade boy
Pigtailed school social worker avoids prison after sexually assaulting sixth-grade boySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 15:07, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 15:16, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Bahrain offers public schools choice between in-person classroom and remote learning
Dubai: Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has announced that students in public schools will be given the option to continue remote learning or return to in-person classes from April 19.The decision applies to all educational stages, with schools set to contact students and parents this week to confirm their preferred mode of study. The move aims to enhance flexibility and ensure continuity in the academic year.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Priv...
FNC urges salary increases, fewer duties and better conditions for teachers
Abu Dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) has adopted 12 recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life of teachers in the UAE, linking better working conditions to stronger educational outcomes.The proposals were approved during the council’s fifth session of its third ordinary term of the 18th legislative chapter, held on February 11, 2026, following a discussion on government policy related to teachers’ wellbeing, working environments and the legislative framework g...
Simon Cowell surprises school choir in pretend statue unveiling
Simon Cowell surprises school choir in pretend statue unveiling10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAntonia MatthewsBBC WalesSimon Cowell surprises Cardiff school choirA school choir was left speechless after Simon Cowell emerged triumphant from under a red sheet draped over what they believed was a new statue honouring an influential figure in the music industry.Seventy boys from Glantaf school in Cardiff were told they would be singing at the unveiling of the new statue.Instead, th...
How your old device can power a student’s education
Dubai: The Digital School’s “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has reached a major milestone, achieving 70% of its target in record time as it works toward collecting 100,000 used electronic devices to support students in underserved communities worldwide.Launched in August 2025 in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and supported by more than 140 government entities, private sector organisations, and educational institutions across the UAE, the initiative has already collected...
Museum accused of 'rewriting history' after telling visitors Victorian boys in dresses were 'gender fluid'
Museum accused of 'rewriting history' after telling visitors Victorian boys in dresses were 'gender fluid'By ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 11:05, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 11:05, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
As AI pushes students to reconsider majors, universities struggle to adapt
A recent poll shows AI’s increasing role in how students decide on college majors, creating a rapidly developing situation for universities that are still struggling to determine how the technology will shape higher education. The Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2026 State of Higher Education survey found 47 percent of currently enrolled college students have thought about switching majors “a great deal” or a…
Schools shift online across Saudi Arabia due to heavy rainfall
Dubai: In-person classes were suspended on Sunday across several regions in Saudi Arabia as authorities responded to heavy rainfall and ongoing weather warnings, shifting students to remote learning to ensure safety.Education departments in the Eastern Province, Al Baha and Asir announced the move, with schools switching to online classes through the “Madrasati” platform. The decision followed forecasts and alerts issued by the National Center for Meteorology.Get updated faster and for FREE...
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‘Pregnancy pain should not be normal’: Abu Dhabi’s ‘Dr Magic’ on a silent crisis
Up to 75 per cent of pregnant women experience pelvic and lower back pain, yet most suffer in silence — a reality an Abu Dhabi-based pain specialist is now working to change through a pioneering care model. Dr Rafael Blanco, head of the Pain Department at Corniche Hospital, said pregnancy-related pain remains one of the most overlooked issues in women’s health, often dismissed as a normal part of the journey. “Pregnancy pain should not be normal,” he noted.A common but overlooked issueAccording...
If the BBC is to survive, it must embrace diversity - not of ethnicities or pronouns, but of ideas, writes Reform veteran GAWAIN TOWLER
If the BBC is to survive, it must embrace diversity - not of ethnicities or pronouns, but of ideas, writes Reform veteran GAWAIN TOWLERGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GAWAIN TOWLER Published: 22:06, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 02:15, 12 April 2026 e-mail 43 View comments
Award-Winning Biologist Kathy Carver Honored for Community Impact
Casablanca – Kathy Carver, also known as Dr. Khadija El Cherkaoui, has built a career that moves between science, civic advocacy, and decades of work with the Moroccan community in the United States and beyond. A biologist who has published in top-tier scientific journals, Carver has also earned repeated academic recognition over the years. She was selected and nominated as Professor of the Year in 2016, 2019, and 2023, and was named a finalist for the NISOD Excellence Award in 2020, adding to a...
Liverpool see off Fulham as Rio Ngumoha inspires timely win - 5 talking points
Liverpool see off Fulham as Rio Ngumoha inspires timely win - 5 talking pointsLIVERPOOL 2-0 FULHAM: The Reds produced a timely win as teenager star Rio Ngumoha again showcased his brilliance with an impressive strike as Mohamed Salah also got in on the actCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer19:22, 11 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRio Ngumoha grabbed the headlines once again as he shone for LiverpoolLiverpool put a difficult week behind them as they saw off Fulham to put some daylight between the...
Iran's supreme leader severely disfigured by US strikes: report
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is severely disfigured after suffering leg and face injuries as a result of joint U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Tehran in February, Reuters reported Saturday.Khamenei is recovering after incurring the injuries in the February 28 airstrikes that killed his father, former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei. He has not been seen publicly since being hospitalized.Despite the injuries, Khamenei allegedly remains "mentally sharp," Reuters reported, ci...
Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
Two young people meet at university. They start texting every day, share memes, talk late at night, and spend time together after classes. Their friends assume they are a couple. When someone asks, “Are you two together?” the answer is simple: “We’re just talking.” Weeks turn into months, and the relationship still has no clear name. This kind of situation is very common among Generation Z. Many relationships exist somewhere between friendship and commitment. Beca...
Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
The oil industry has expressed fear that it is going to face an inventory loss of Rs100 billion, which will deal a blow to the entire sector. "The diesel price cut forces them to sell the fuel at a loss of up to Rs135 per litre. The estimated impact – over Rs100 billion in inventory losses – is not just a corporate setback; it is a systemic shock," an industry official said, adding that the steep reduction in diesel prices brought relief but at a hidden cost to Pakistan...
Blackouts mar board exams day two
Annual examinations conducted under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi faced significant challenges on their second day, as power outages and administrative shortcomings created difficulties for students across the city. The Class IX Computer Studies paper was held in the morning shift, while afternoon exams included compulsory Urdu, Sindhi, and Pakistan Geography (Paper I) for the general group. A total of 385,529 students appeared in the examinations across 521 centres in both morning a...