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UAE mandates English as the medium for advanced mathematics and science in private schools / image: @moeuae The UAE's educational landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation. Under a new federal decree, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has officially mandated that Advanced Mathematics and Science subjects must now be taught in English across private schools nationwide.This directive, taking full effect for the 2025–2026 academic year, marks a departure from traditional models where schools had more flexibility in their language of instruction. By standardizing English as the medium for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the UAE aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their school’s curriculum, is equipped with the linguistic tools necessary to excel in international higher education and the global workforce.UAE’s new education policyThe UAE’s Ministry of Education has introduced a major new policy requiring that mathematics and science subjec..

UAE skiers make history at Milan-Cortina 2026, broadening winter sports’ global reach / image: @UAENOC The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina officially kicked off today with a dazzling opening ceremony, but for the Middle East, the standout moment was the arrival of the United Arab Emirates delegation. For the first time in history, the UAE flag was paraded alongside traditional winter sports giants at the San Siro Stadium.This debut marks a massive milestone in the nation's sports strategy, moving beyond the traditional summer games to compete on the global ice and snow stage. This achievement is the result of years of investment in indoor facilities like Ski Dubai and rigorous training programs in Europe, proving that geography is no barrier to Olympic ambition. Meloni Roasts Vance On Cam After 'Italian' Claim; 'You Don't Know What The Joke Is All About' UAE's historic debut at Winter OlympicsIn a momentous first, the United Arab Emirates proudl..

AdvertisementNepalThis Week in AsiaLifestyle & CultureNepal’s tourism sector welcomes arrests in fake mountain rescues, urges tough sanctionsThe suspects are believed to be among a network of scammers who have cheated insurers by staging fake rescue operations for years
Reading Time:4 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPBibek BhandariPublished: 4:00pm, 7 Feb 2026Many tourism entrepreneurs in Nepal have welcomed the arrest of executives accused of orchestrating fake rescue operations on the country’s Himalayan trekking trails and swindling millions of dollars from insurers.The arrests follow a nearly three-month investigation by Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau into a long-running insurance fraud scheme where travel and rescue companies allegedly staged helicopter evacuations from the mountains to pocket insurance money from foreign travel insurance companies.
The racket has drawn international scrutiny, and travel entrepreneurs say it poses a reputational risk to the country, which..

AdvertisementChina-EU relationsEconomyChina EconomyChinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter OlympicsThe Games have become a test case for firms seeking to raise their global profile, highlighting rising ambitions and challenges.
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPXiaofei Xuin ParisPublished: 4:00pm, 7 Feb 2026With the Winter Olympics now under way in Milan and Cortina, Chinese brands involved in the Games are mounting an ambitious marketing push across Italy and Europe, with sportswear and sports equipment naturally taking centre stage.At the forefront is Li Ning, the company supplying the national team with clothing and gear for the competition after returning as the official partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) – a role that had previously ended in 2004.The partnership coincides with Li Ning’s efforts to push into overseas markets. Founded by the legendary Chinese gymnast of the same name, the company made its Milan Fashion Week debut i..