Welcome to the Al Qasimi Foundation’s Policy & Practice Blog
The Policy & Practice blog highlights works and discussions that impact our community, inform policy decisions and best practices, and affect the social, cultural, and economic development of our emirate, the UAE, Gulf region, and beyond. Below you will find our blog posts, op-eds, and reviews.
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In addition to discussing the Foundation’s own research findings, best practices, and priority areas, we welcome contributions from local and international academics, practitioners, policy makers, as well as our peer organizations and partners. If you would like to contribute, email grants@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae for more information.
Like in many parts of the world, there is a growing number of international schools in the Middle East that cater to both native and expatriate students. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the ...
Motivation when learning a foreign language is crucial; however, motivational factors differ widely for learners who are required to learn a language for school and learners who are learning a ...
In September, the Al Qasimi Foundation will conduct a series of online Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) workshops with Cormac Russell from Nurture Development. ABCD is a community-driven ...
You might not think that scheming sea captains, singing penguins, and salsa-dancing social media starlets would have much in common. But they do share this: they’ve all graced the stage during ...
It is estimated that one in 20 children under the age of 15 are affected by some form of physical or mental disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most common developmental disorders ...
The Gulf Council Countries (GCC) are undergoing transformations in education reform, social policy, and the promotion of increased civil competence among their residents. Research’s role in analysis ...
This blog will address two key questions: first, what barriers exist in Ras Al Khaimah that make women reluctant to seek breast cancer screening? And second, what can we do to help alleviate these ...
To understand students’ experiences of learning online during the pandemic, I spoke with 17 students from nine countries. These students all have access to some form of digital learning. They attend ...
As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts everyday life around the world, schools have increasingly switched to distance learning. While this is pragmatic, there has been little time to reflect on the ...
