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The latest education market news from our UK and local country staff and from selected external sources, focusing on issues affecting UK education, from changes to higher education policy and student visa procedures, to competitor analysis and media coverage.

Two universities now offer master’s degree in space science in a first for UAE

The University of Sharjah and the UAE University in Al Ain have introduced a master’s programme in space sciences to...
Middle East & Africa
28/09/2020

China announces that foreign citizens holding valid residence permits will be allowed back into the country

China's National Immigration Administration has announced that people holding Chinese residence permits for the...
East Asia
24/09/2020

Government announces new National Education Policy (NEP) implementation timeline

On 19 September the ministry has announced an implementation timeline for the National Education Policy (NEP). It has...
South Asia
23/09/2020

Covid-19: After six months, students in Sharjah will return to the classroom on 27 September

Schools in Sharjah will reopen next week on Sunday 27 September
Middle East & Africa
23/09/2020

Update on direct flights between China and the UK

Earlier this week, British Airways announced that it would resume direct flights from Shanghai to London from the 26th...
East Asia
21/09/2020

Emirati graduates can now apply for scholarship under Mohamed Bin Zayed grant

Emirati graduates from Zayed University can now apply for a new scholarship under Mohamed Bin Zayed grant.
Middle East & Africa
21/09/2020

East Asia - Covid-19 update – 21 September 2020

Advice for UK Education Institutions on Covid-19 impact in East Asia

Covid-19 update – MENA – 21 September

Latest country updates from across the region.
Middle East & Africa
20/09/2020

China’s Ministry of Education to cancel the ‘Certification for Returned Overseas Students’

China’s Ministry of Education has recently announced it will stop issuing the ‘Certification for Returned Overseas...
East Asia
18/09/2020

South Asia - Covid-19 update – 18 September 2020

Covid-19 related updates for key South Asia markets
South Asia
17/09/2020

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