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    July 16, 2025

    Nagmeldeen Morshed Hamza

    Daggers from the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

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    June 3, 2025

    Anteneh Teferi ,

    Understanding the Criminal Justice System of the United Arab Emirates

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    June 2, 2025

    Anna Dillon , ,

    Teaching in the UAE: Advantages and Challenges From the Perspective of Irish Transnational Teachers

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    May 8, 2025

    Mohammad Radfar ,

    Public Spaces and Factors Affecting Social Sustainability in Ras Al Khaimah

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    March 20, 2025

    Sahera Bleibleh ,

    Everyday Urbanism Between Authenticity and Modernity: A Study to Revitalize Ras Al-Khaimah’s Traditional Markets

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    February 26, 2025

    Sharon Aruparayil

    Shaping the Future: AI Adoption and Strategic Opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah

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    December 12, 2024

    Jessica Maluch ,

    Contextualized School Design in the UAE: Optimizing Schools for Learning and Well-being

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    December 10, 2024

    Janaan Farhat

    Beyond the Classroom: Expatriate Homeschooling Experiences in the UAE

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    November 1, 2024

    Mark Shockley

    Safeguarding the Voices of Ras Al Khaimah Through Language Documentation

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    October 22, 2024

    Eloisa Martín

    From Cultural Heritage to Culinary Tourism: Ras Al Khaimah as a Prime Destination for Emirati Cuisine

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    September 9, 2024

    Lydia Smith , ,

    Supporting Sustainable Healthcare Education in Ras Al Khaimah: Barriers and Possibilities

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    July 22, 2024

    Seungah Lee , ,

    Employment Pathways or Empty Promises? Student Perceptions of University and Career Center Support in Facilitating Employment in the UAE

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    June 11, 2024

    Irfan Nazir

    Teaching National Identity to Non-Nationals: Indian Curriculum Schools in the UAE

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    May 20, 2024

    Carlos Guedes

    Exploring the Musical Traditions of the Shihuh

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    May 2, 2024

    Hamzah Alzubaidi

    Implementing A Diabetes Risk Screening and Prevention Program in Community Pharmacies in the United Arab Emirates

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    March 28, 2024

    Sarah Benson ,

    Mapping Teachers’ preparedness to Teach and Support Children on the Autism Spectrum in Ras Al Khaimah

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    February 26, 2024

    Natasha Ridge , ,

    Sustainable, Local, Open, and Welcoming Philanthropy: A Transformative Framework for Foundations

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    January 10, 2024

    Janaan Farhat , ,

    Through the Looking Glass: Applying a Gender Lens to Unemployment in Ras Al Khaimah

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    December 29, 2023

    Seungah Lee , ,

    Is it All About the Money? Motivations and Preferences for Work Across Emirati and Non-Emirati Youth in the UAE

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    October 30, 2023

    Mary Killilea ,

    Mapping the Growth of Mangrove Forests in the United Arab Emirates from 2010 to 2020

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    June 26, 2023

    Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo ,

    Special Education Policy in the United Arab Emirates: Knowledge and Implementation in Ras Al Khaimah

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    May 29, 2023

    Shahed Almarabta , ,

    Emirati Perceptions of Aging and Aged Care in the United Arab Emirates

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    March 27, 2023

    Janaan Farhat

    Equitable Access to Nonstate Education: An Analysis of Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks in the Gulf States

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    March 13, 2023

    Tiffany Smith ,

    Lessons Learned: A Programmatic Reflection on the Al Qasimi Foundation College Preparation Program

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    February 28, 2023

    Janaan Farhat ,

    Inclusion and Equity: Mapping the Legislative Landscape of Non-State Education in the MENA Region

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    February 20, 2023

    Linzi Kemp , , ,

    Women in Organizations: From Theory to Practice in the United Arab Emirates —Ras Al Khaimah and the Northern Emirates

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    December 30, 2022

    Vehbi Tandogan ,

    Public School Curriculum Development in the United Arab Emirates

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    December 30, 2022

    Tracy Centanni

    The Impact of the Iqra Textbook Intervention on Neural Responses to Print in First Grade Children

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    November 28, 2022

    Jose Marquez

    Happy Schools and Communities: Supporting Adolescents’ Wellbeing in the United Arab Emirates

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    October 26, 2022

    Fathia Elmenghawi ,

    Women and Public Space: A Ras Al Khaimah Case Study

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    September 26, 2022

    Elizabeth Buckner

    Regulating Private Higher Education Quality in the UAE to Become an Educational Destination: Federal, Provincial, and Institutional Interests

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    August 29, 2022

    tavis jules , ,

    The State of Positive Education in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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    July 25, 2022

    Seungah Lee

    Cultivating Local, Homegrown Entrepreneurship in the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah

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    May 30, 2022

    Uday Kumar

    Industrial Symbiosis: An Exploration of the Potential of  Sustainable Waste Management in the UAE

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    April 11, 2022

    Natasha Ridge , ,

    Leave no child behind: boys’ disengagement from education: United Arab Emirates case study

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    March 22, 2022

    Cijo Vazhappilly , , , , , , , , , ,

    A Study on Antibiotic Usage and Resistance in Ras Al Khaimah

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    December 28, 2021

    Al Qasimi Foundation

    Public Health in the United Arab Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah

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    December 14, 2021

    David Dingus , ,

    Animal Welfare in the United Arab Emirates

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    November 9, 2021

    Marvin Erfurth , ,

    Marginalization in Education in Ras Al Khaimah

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    October 26, 2021

    Shahed Almarabta ,

    What the UAE Population Thinks of Aging and Aged Care

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    October 12, 2021

    John Burt , ,

    Policy and Management Considerations for Artificial Reefs in the Arabian Gulf

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    September 29, 2021

    Ivana Zacarias , , ,

    Beyond COVID-19: What Can Countries Do to Address the Learning Loss Caused by the Pandemic?

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    August 3, 2021

    David Dingus ,

    Adult Education in the United Arab Emirates

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    July 6, 2021

    Marina Tsaliki ,

    Conserving Ras Al Khaimah’s Botanical Diversity

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    June 8, 2021

    Max Eckert , ,

    Philanthropy and Gender in the Arab World

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    February 23, 2021

    Alexandra Hall-Chen

    Bilingual Policy Implementation in Ras Al Khaimah

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    January 19, 2021

    Tiffany Smith

    Examining Teacher Migration in K-12 Schools in the United Arab Emirates: Perceptions of African American Educators

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    December 15, 2020

    Katherine Hennessey

    Raising the Profile of Theatre in Ras Al Khaimah: History and Impact

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    December 1, 2020

    Natasha Ridge , ,

    Father Involvement and Education in the GCC

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    November 24, 2020

    Natasha Ridge , ,

    Parental Involvement and the Impact of Fathers on the Education and Career Aspirations of Emirati Youth

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    November 10, 2020

    Tawfiq Abuhantash , ,

    Raising Awareness of Cultural Heritage: Experiential Learning, Architecture Education, and Documentation of Historical Architecture in Ras Al Khaimah

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    October 16, 2020

    Natasha Ridge ,

    Father Involvement and Education in the Middle East: Geography, Gender, and Generations

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    October 15, 2020

    David Dingus , , , , ,

    Leveraging Private Philanthropy Towards Achieving the SDGs

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    September 22, 2020

    Emily Anderson

    Centering Reflection in Teachers’ International Exchange Experience

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    September 6, 2020

    Al Qasimi Foundation

    Fact Sheet: Education in the United Arab Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah

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    August 25, 2020

    Mariam Alhashmi ,

    Tolerance in the UAE Islamic Education Curriculum

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    August 11, 2020

    Max Eckert , , ,

    Improving Arabic Reading Fluency: Results from Iqra, an Early-Grade Reading Intervention in Ras Al Khaimah

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    July 21, 2020

    Hamed Assaf

    Assessing Policy Alternatives and Public Support for Protecting the Ras Al Khaimah Mangroves

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    July 7, 2020

    Natasha Ridge ,

    The Impact of COVID-19 on Education in the UAE

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    May 24, 2020

    Dania Abu Awwad , , ,

    Development and Implementation of Public Awareness Campaigns around Breast Cancer in the UAE: A Ras Al Khaimah Case Study

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    April 24, 2020

    Abdulla Omaigan

    Diversity and Cohesion in International Schools in the United Arab Emirates

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    March 24, 2020

    Mira Mousa

    Women’s Reproductive Health Concerns in the United Arab Emirates

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    February 24, 2020

    Agata Wentz

    Early Diagnosis of Autism in the United Arab Emirates: Autism Knowledge and Attitudes Among Primary Healthcare Providers in Ras Al Khaimah

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    December 24, 2019

    Natasha Ridge ,

    International and Other Migrant Schools in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

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    December 15, 2019

    Priti Verma ,

    Measuring Quality of Privately-Owned Early Childhood Care and Education Centers in the UAE: A Ras Al Khaimah Case Study

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    November 28, 2019

    Natasha Ridge

    Philanthropy in Education: Chapter 12: Concluding thoughts: new philanthropy, age-old problems

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    November 28, 2019

    Elizabeth R. Bruce , ,

    Education and Philanthropy in the Middle East and North Africa: A Comparison of GCC and Non-GCC States

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    November 22, 2019

    Arushi Terway ,

    Philanthropy in Education: Diverse Perspectives and Global Trends

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    October 14, 2019

    Elizabeth R. Bruce , ,

    Philanthropy in Education: Chapter 5: Education and philanthropy in the Middle East and North Africa

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    September 15, 2019

    Marvin Erfurth

    Education Hub Strategy and Policy in the UAE: Creating a Cultural Space for Higher Education and Research

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    July 14, 2019

    William Raynolds

    The Aflaj Waterworks of Ras Al Khaimah: Current Conditions and Prospects for Conservation

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    April 29, 2019

    William Cook

    Expatriate Experiences with Language Policy in the UAE: Challenges, Contradictions, and Opportunities

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    March 31, 2019

    Natasha Ridge , , ,

    Developing National Agendas in Order to Achieve Gender Equality in Education (SDG 4)

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    December 31, 2018

    Sandeep Agrawal

    Exploring the Provision of Affordable Housing in Ras Al Khaimah

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    December 23, 2018

    Multiple Authors

    The Gulf Comparative Education Society's 8th Biannual Symposium Proceedings

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    September 30, 2018

    Elizabeth Buckner

    The Other Gap: Examining Low-Income Emiratis’ Educational Achievement

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    August 28, 2018

    Maxime Merheb , , , , , ,

    Alternative Energy in the UAE: The Potential of Biofuels Sourced from Ras Al Khaimah Mangroves

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    July 22, 2018

    Nasser Sai Albusaidi , ,

    Streamlining and Modernizing Medical Workforce Governance: A Case Study of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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    May 31, 2018

    Ghaleb Husseini , ,

    The Potential of Ultrasound Technology and Chemotherapy Carriers in Breast Cancer Treatment

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    April 30, 2018

    Salman Albeshan , , ,

    Transforming Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Ras Al Khaimah

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    March 18, 2018

    Brian Jaewon Chung , ,

    A New Funding Mechanism: Social Impact Bonds and the Implications for the Public Sector

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    February 8, 2018

    Matthew MacLean

    Preserving and Promoting Ras Al Khaimah's Cultural Heritage

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    January 30, 2018

    Elizabeth Derderian

    Arts Education: Resources and Options for the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah

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    November 30, 2017

    Melanie Nethercott ,

    Policy Options for Improving Teacher Satisfaction in the United Arab Emirates

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    September 30, 2017

    Helen Abadzi

    Improving Arab Students’ Academic Achievement: The Crucial Role of Rapid Reading and Grammar Mastery in the Early Grades

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    August 31, 2017

    Christine Howling

    The Need for Ability Grouping in English Classes in Public Schools in the UAE

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    July 1, 2017

    Al Qasimi Foundation

    Fact Sheet: Education in the United Arab Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah

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    June 26, 2017

    Richard Mottershead , , , , ,

    Diet and eating habits of expectant parents and families in Ras Al Khaimah, Emirates: an exploratory study

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    May 31, 2017

    Elizabeth Buckner

    The Status of Teaching and Teacher Professional Satisfaction in the United Arab Emirates

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    April 30, 2017

    Samar Farah , ,

    Curriculum Development in the United Arab Emirates

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    March 31, 2017

    Multiple Authors

    Seventh Annual GCES Symposium: Innovation and Transformation: Values, Challenges, and Prospects for Education in the GCC

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    March 28, 2017

    Sahar El Asad , ,

    The Nature and Impact of Arab Father Involvement in the United Arab Emirates

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    December 29, 2016

    Chetan Dave , ,

    An Experimental Investigation of the Determinants of Teacher Quality: Risk, Patience or Altruism?

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    July 12, 2016

    Martin Ledstrup

    Emirati Identity and Social Interaction in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

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    June 6, 2016

    Elizabeth Buckner , ,

    Teacher Professional Development in the UAE: What Do Teachers Actually Want?

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    May 31, 2016

    Natasha Ridge ,

    What is the Status of State-funded Philanthropy in the United Arab Emirates?

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    December 16, 2015

    Lee Rensimer

    International and Commercial Higher Education in Ras Al Khaimah: Policies, Problems, and Promise

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    November 30, 2015

    Calvert Jones

    To Cheat or Not to Cheat: Evidence on Ethical Decision-Making From a Study of Arab Youth

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    November 3, 2015

    Sarath Ganji

    Hub Healthcare: Medical Travel and Health Equity in the UAE

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    August 31, 2015

    Al Qasimi Foundation

    Fact Sheet: Urban Planning in the United Arab Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah

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    June 10, 2015

    Samar Farah , , ,

    Who Benefits from Private Education in the UAE and Qatar?

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    May 17, 2015

    Cambria Dodd Russell

    Who Teaches English in Ras Al Khaimah? Implications for the Recruitment and Development of Male English Teachers

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    April 26, 2015

    Zain Al Shareef ,

    Exploring Under-Representation of Young Emirati Adults in the UAE Private Sector by Examining Emirati Job Satisfaction

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    January 1, 2015

    Natasha Ridge , ,

    Private Education in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar: Implications and Challenges

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    December 1, 2014

    Jane Knight

    Professional Development for Faculty and Staff in Ras Al Khaimah's Higher Education Institutions

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    November 11, 2014

    Samar Farah , , ,

    Expatriate Teachers and Education Quality in the Gulf Cooperation Council

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    October 4, 2014

    Multiple Authors

    Gulf Comparative Education Society’s Fifth Annual Symposium on Locating the National in the International: Comparative Perspectives on Language, Identity, Policy, and Practice

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    September 20, 2014

    Hilda Freimuth

    Challenges to Building a Knowledge Society: The Role of Literacy in Promoting Critical Thinking in the UAE

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    August 2, 2014

    Al Qasimi Foundation

    Fact Sheet: Ras Al Khaimah

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    July 8, 2014

    Ruba Tabari

    Education Reform in the UAE: An Investigation of Teachers' Views of Change and Factors Impeding Change in Ras Al Khaimah Schools

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    June 18, 2014

    Samar Zarifa

    Sustainable Desert Development: A Case Study of Al Jazeera Al Hamra

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    May 8, 2014

    ICOS Group

    Urban Development Lab: A Participatory Urban Design for Ras Al Khaimah

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    April 1, 2014

    Natasha Ridge

    Education and the Reverse Gender Divide in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Embracing the Global, Ignoring the Local

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    January 27, 2014

    Georgia Daleure , ,

    Reshaping Attitudes, Beliefs, and Opinions: The Key to Emiratization in the Private Sector

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    December 15, 2013

    Georgia Daleure , , , ,

    Home Environment, Family Involvement, and Emirati College Student Academic Achievement

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    November 12, 2013

    Multiple Authors

    Gulf Comparative Education Society’s Fourth Annual Symposium on Bridging the Policy/Research Divide in Education in the GCC

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    July 31, 2013

    Wes Schwalje

    A Conceptual Model of National Skills Formation for Knowledge-Based Economic Development in the Arab World

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    April 24, 2013

    Sara Seif

    Urban Regeneration Case Study of the Old Town of Ras Al Khaimah

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    February 1, 2013

    Samar Farah , ,

    Patterns and Perceptions in Male Secondary School Dropouts in the United Arab Emirates

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    December 13, 2012

    Peter Hatherley-Greene

    Cultural Border Crossings in the UAE

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    November 1, 2012

    Christine Farrugia

    International Branch Campus Quality in a Segmented Quality Assurance Environment

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    October 31, 2012

    Multiple Authors

    Gulf Comparative Education Society’s Third Annual Symposium on Global Innovation, Local Transformation: Trends & Reactions

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    July 1, 2012

    Calvert Jones

    Building Citizens for the Arab Knowledge Economy: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates

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    May 1, 2012

    Christine Farrugia

    Universities and Innovation Networks in the UAE

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    April 10, 2012

    Samar Farah ,

    The 30%: Who are the Males in Higher Education in the UAE?

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    March 18, 2012

    Samar Farah

    Education Quality & Competitiveness in the UAE

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    January 1, 2012

    Kelly Stott ,

    Teachers’, Parents’, and Children’s Perceptions of Childhood Obesity in Ras Al Khaimah

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    August 12, 2011

    Calvert Jones

    Economic, Social, and Political Attitudes in the UAE: A Comparison of Emirati and Non-Emirati Youth in Ras Al Khaimah

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