Throughout PwC's Future of Work series (pwc.com/me/workforceofthefuture) most of our research has focused on securing the opinions of employers, all of whom emphasise a dependence on the education and training sector to provide the talent they need.

In the following article Maroun Abou Harb writes for Economy Middle East about understanding the legal aspects of education rights.

On 30 August 2017, Ministerial Resolution 619 of 2017 with respect to the Management of Student Behaviours and Conduct in Education Institutions was published (the Ministerial Resolution).

A recently reported case in Dubai whereby an individual was arrested and imprisoned for fundraising for charitable donations without having approval to do so will have set alarm bells ringing...

In the past few months, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen the introduction of a Federal Child Rights Law and the subsequent release by the ADEC of a new Child Protection Policy.

With the end of the school year imminent, this article explores some of the issues relating to termination of employment in the education sector, both by the education institution and by the employee.

UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (the "Child Rights Law") enshrines the basic principle that children have the right to life and safety, and specifically provides that every child is entitled to an education.

In previous issues of this newsletter we have considered how an education institution (be that a school, university or tertiary or vocational college) can expand their brand and footprint internationally.

As the VAT drive in the GCC gathers momentum, this article focuses on the potential VAT issues for the education sector.

Social media is undoubtedly a valuable and prevalent tool in the education sector, connecting students and teachers globally.

The unfortunate, and avoidable death of a three-year-old girl abandoned in a school bus in October last year, and the subsequent closing of the school involved, should serve as a salient lesson.

Nations globally share a common goal of enhancing education for brighter futures, and the UAE is at the forefront of this pursuit. With an unwavering commitment to progress...

Parents have complained to Sharjah's private education authority after the school their children attend sacked 13 staff members.

Lawyers are warning university students not to harm their future by abusing drugs, saying that the number of cases involving hard drugs is far too high.

This court analysis examines a Dubai family judgment in which the court ordered a broad financial support package covering spousal maintenance, housing, child maintenance, school fees...

As schools reduce fees due to demands from parents, some teachers bear the brunt. Teachers have told of forced resignations and pressure to accept lower salaries...

Educational reform has become a national priority for most governments in the MENA region.

Note: We gratefully acknowledge the valuable input we received on an earlier draft of this article from Mr Darren Coxon, founder of Coxon AI (a consultancy specializing in helping schools make sense of AI...