AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Research Diplomacy: Malta’s new ambassador to Qatar says she’ll push deeper cooperation with a focus that includes education, research, culture and university-to-industry links. Student Mobility & Visas: A report on U.S. F-1 visa refusals highlights that rejection rates are highest in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, raising new pressure on international students and universities. Learning Tech for Classrooms: ASUS launched the ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 in the GCC, pitching AI-ready features for students and study. Health Education & Training: A study surveying diabetes educators across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond finds confidence gaps tied to structured training and patient expectations when onboarding to hybrid closed-loop insulin tech. School Meals & Access: In the UAE, Choithrams and WFP launched “Journey of Goodness” to fund school meals for children in vulnerable communities. Higher Ed Policy & Internships: Pakistan’s University of the Punjab pilots a managed remote internship model after HEC made supervised internships and industry certifications part of undergraduate degrees. Digital Inclusion for Seniors: Qatar research finds smartphones and WhatsApp apps are reshaping how older Arabs connect, but ageism still blocks full digital access. Campus Events & Learning Ecosystems: ADNEC Group announced a packed second half of 2026 in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, including education-focused gatherings.
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