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In this insight piece, Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal, Heriot Watt University Dubai, writes how the past few challenging weeks highlight the resilience of the UAE’s higher education sector and how the university is supporting students and faculty during this time.

Read all about the new social media guidelines by the Middle East Social Media and Digital Association (MESMDA) to aid responsible communication during an evolving regional conflict situation in this Insight piece by Rad Arekat Founder, MESMDA, and Government Social & Digital Advisor, Place Advisory & Public Affairs

As most Board Exams stand cancelled in the Gulf owing to the ongoing regional conflict, Nargish Khambatta, Executive Vice President, GEMS Education, writes an Open Letter to students, reassuring them that the educational ecosystem has their back while they will only emerge stronger from this.

As the US, Canada, Australia and the UK tighten immigration and visa regulations, the often-asked question looming in the minds of 17-year-olds and their parents while making higher educations plans is “To go or not to go abroad for higher studies?”

With local and international options in the UAE itself becoming increasingly available and also the realisation that the dollar and pound are becoming increasingly dear in the currencies of their home countries, families are forced to rethink their plans. The geopolitical situation and safety concerns are also important considerations.