AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation in Conflict Zones: Save the Children says 1.5 million school-aged Palestinian children in the occupied territory have been denied safe, quality education for a fourth straight year, with 97.5% of school buildings damaged in Gaza and 86% of assessed kindergartens destroyed or inaccessible. Schooling & Learning Access: LEGO and the International Rescue Committee back a flexible five-year, $97m fund to reach 5 million children across East Africa and the Middle East, expanding play-based teacher training and multimedia learning approaches. Student Mobility & Visas: UK student compliance data shows CAS issuances down 27% year-on-year for September 2026, with visa refusals rising sharply in key sending markets like Pakistan and Nigeria. Gulf Education & Career Guidance: Dubai’s KHDA rolls out a roadmap for students’ future careers under the FutuReady Standards, giving private schools three years to implement guidance frameworks. Regional Education Diplomacy: Germany’s MPs call for deeper Gulf ties beyond business, including culture, education, and research links. STEM/Innovation in the Region: Emirati women at Khalifa University highlight progress tied to UAE priorities through knowledge and innovation. Youth & Learning Through Play: PlayMatters expansion targets learning and well-being in crisis-affected classrooms.
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