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Games Development focuses on the technical and creative foundation of the development of ubiquitous gaming programs or apps. It is a field of study that deals with the technology and tools necessary to develop and program single and multiplayer video games for personal computers, gaming consoles, and networks.
If you are a graphic artist, programmer, or a gaming enthusiast and wish to specialize in this field of study, a Games Development degree is precisely what you need. 
Watch this video by Ahmed Gamal Fouad, Game Development Lecturer at SAE Institute Dubai, for more information about the course, possible career paths and specializations.
About Ahmed Fouad
Ahmed is an experienced software engineer and games developer. He has published multiple games on different mobile platforms. Alongside founding a start-up for AR Game, Ahmed is also a games developer and software architecture consultant for various educational gaming and simulation companies.

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When choosing an IB World School, the first point to consider is which programme your child will study, and this will depend on their age. 
Dina Khalaf, Development and Recognition Manager, International Baccalaureate, UAE suggests the following things to consider when choosing an IB World School:

1. The programmes on offer
2. The school’s culture and values
3. The subjects and projects on offer
4. Beyond IB – what are the school characteristics? 
5. The child-centric approach of the school 

About Dina Khalaf
Dina Khalaf is the Regional Development Consultant at International Baccalaureate (IB). Ms. Dina Khalaf brings with her over 16 years IB experience as a teacher, DP Coordinator and Head of School. In addition, she has a strong background in IB teacher training, consultancy and evaluation of schools based on IB standards. Dina has lived inDubai with her family since 2004 and worked at International schools inDubai before joining the IB in January 2014.

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Majori is a Brazilian mompreneur; in Dubai for over 12 years and she loves sharing her experiences on fashion, motherhood and travel. 
Polyglot, has lived in 8 countries for the past 20 years; Switzerland, Spain, Scotland, Malta, Italy, UAE, Canada and India. Has her degree in international hotel management at Glion Hotel School, Switzerland. Majori has worked in the area of Tourism and Hospitality for many years and traveled the world so she stopped in the UAE where she fell in love with the place and made it her home.

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When choosing an IB World School, the first point to consider is which programme your child will study, and this will depend on their age. 
Dina Khalaf, Development and Recognition Manager, International Baccalaureate, UAE suggests the following things to consider when choosing an IB World School:

1. The programmes on offer
2. The school’s culture and values
3. The subjects and projects on offer
4. Beyond IB – what are the school characteristics? 
5. The child-centric approach of the school 

About Dina Khalaf
Dina Khalaf is the Regional Development Consultant at International Baccalaureate (IB). Ms. Dina Khalaf brings with her over 16 years IB experience as a teacher, DP Coordinator and Head of School. In addition, she has a strong background in IB teacher training, consultancy and evaluation of schools based on IB standards. Dina has lived inDubai with her family since 2004 and worked at International schools inDubai before joining the IB in January 2014.

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Dr. Sameer Kishore, Senior Lecturer, and Judhi Prasetyo, Lecturer in the Department of Engineering and Informatics at Middlesex University Dubai, speak to Edarabia about the Master’s Degree in Robotics. 
Through this postgraduate programme, students are prepared to take a leading role in the research and development of future generations of robotics and AI systems. Career opportunities are vast, and graduates may find themselves working in business and projects focusing on security and surveillance, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, and many more.

About the Speakers:
Judhi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology of Bandung (Indonesia), and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Middlesex University Dubai.
His teaching and learning interests include Robotics and Physical Computing, Realtime and Embedded Systems, and Data Communications and Security. His research areas include Collective Decision Making, Autonomous Robots and Vehicles, and Data Communications and Security.
Dr. Sameer holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona (Spain), an MSc in Computer Graphics (Vision and Imaging) from University College London (UK), and a BEng in Computer Science Engineering from BITS Pilani University (Dubai, UAE).
His teaching and learning interests cover Humanoid Robots, Applications of Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Real-time Computer Graphics, Telepresence, Embodiment and Body-Ownership Illusions.
He was previously the Head of Medical Rehabilitation & Virtual Reality Innovation at Virtual Bodyworks (Barcelona, Spain) and was a Postdoctoral Research at the University of Barcelona (Spain).

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Stephen King, Lecturer in Media at Middlesex University Dubai, speaks to Edarabia about Digital Media and the industry demand for graduates of the programme. 
Digital Media teaches a broad range of the latest content production techniques; with practice-based work including video production, web design and HTML programming, data visualisation, and smart environments.  
Graduates of Digital Media are equipped with a wide range of skills which make them suitable for various roles within the creative industries – across social media, marketing, production, and content creation.
 
About Stephen King
 
Stephen holds a BA in Advertising and Marketing from Lancaster University (UK), and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (UK), and the Middle East Public Relations Association (UAE). He is also a Member of the International Committee (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) and a Chair of Professional Standards at the Middle East Public Relations Association.
 
Stephen teaches Issues in Media and Society and Advanced Digital Journalism, and his research interests include Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility, Digital and Video Communications, and Public Diplomacy.

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Dr Louise Edensor, Senior Lecturer and Campus Programme Coordinator of the International Foundation Programme at Middlesex University Dubai, tells Edarabia how students can make their job application essay stand out from the crowd.
 
From reading the job specification and ensuring that your application is tailored to what the employer is looking for, to keeping the essay short and concise, highlighting the skills that all employers look for, such as team skills, initiative, communication skills, to the ways in which you can differentiate yourself by including unique experiences and outlining extracurricular activities.
 
About Dr Louise Edensor
Dr Louise Edensor is Campus Programme Coordinator for the International Foundation Programme at Middlesex University Dubai. She holds a PhD and an MA in Literature, a BA Honours (First Class) in Humanities with Literature, and a BA Honours in Business Administration, along with an ILM Certificate in Supervisory Management. 
She is Editorial Assistant for Katherine Mansfield Studies, and a Member of the May Sinclair Society and the British Modernism Society.

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University is not just about getting a piece of paper but engaging with experiences beyond the classroom.
Employers' expectations are higher – if you don’t have internship experience it is increasingly difficult to get a graduate job.

The current market means more and more companies offering internships and the experience students get is a lot more realistic, hands-on, and therefore enriching.

Mark Lomas, Lecturer in Media at Middlesex University Dubai, talks to Edarabia about the importance of securing an internship and the best ways to get work experience during your studies. From how an internship will allow you to stand out in a competitive market, to the value of industry experience in niche companies, to being proactive and building your reputation, to the benefits of using your holidays to secure your internships and how this will benefit you in the classroom.
 
Mark recommends the following tips:
1. Your internship will make you stand out 
2. Take internship experience in niche companies 
3. Get out there, make an impression 
4. Take your internship during the holidays 
 
About Mark Lomas

Mark holds a NCTJ Certificate in Journalism from News Associates (UK) and a BA in Politics and American Studies from the University of Nottingham (UK). He previously worked as General Editor for ESPN FC (London).
 Digital Managing Editor for Sport360 (UAE) and has worked as a freelance writer for publications including Esquire, London Evening Standard, FourFourTwo, Manchester United, The Times, Edgar, and Shortlist.
 
A Member of the Sports Journalists Association (UK), Mark has participated as a moderator at conferences in Dubai including the Future Sports City Summit, STEP Conference, and the UAE National Journalism Conference. His classroom teaching covers both contemporary and digital journalism.

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Sleeping should be a high priority like food and nutrition for children.  When a child is well-rested, their daily routine runs more smoothly and it will raise their concentration levels throughout the day.  
Toddlers usually need between 12 to 14 hours of sleep per day, which can be divided between night time sleeping and nap time.

Today we would like to share some tips and tricks to help your child sleep more comfortably.

Lizahn & Reem suggests the following tips:
 
1. Improve your child’s room setting
2. Play some calming music 
3. Have a consistent routine 
4. Tuck in your child 
 
About Lizahn
 
Lizahn is the Deputy Manager of Ladybird Nursery.  She has been teaching for 11 years and loves to be part of every child’s learning journey.

She started her teaching career in the UK mainly as a nursery teacher at Zeeba Daycare and a nanny to a few families.  She continued her teaching journey in South Africa firstly by teaching Elementary children at Sparrows Private School and then worked as a Directress at Silveroaks Montessori school where she discovered my passion and love for Montessori.

She continued her teaching career in the UAE at Ladybird nursery where she taught for 3 years and is privileged to now work alongside our strong Management team for the last 2 years and still take part in training teachers and participating in activities with the children.
 
About Reem

Reem is the Academic Manager at Ladybird Nursery. She has been living in the UAE for the last 17 years. She joined Ladybird team in 2008 and have been working as an FS1 teacher for the last 12 Years. 
For the last three years, she joined the Ladybird Management team, working with parents and focusing on Academics and training teachers, in order to deliver a high quality standards that benefit children, parents and staff.

Her passion is to work with children and see them loved, respected and stimulated every day they come to school. She believes that the role of a teacher is to facilitate the child’s learning journey rather than teaching them.

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Mechanical Engineering deals with engineering, physics, engineering, mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines.

Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan, Associate Professor & Head of School, School of Science & Engineering at Curtin University walks us through an overview of the Mechanical Engineering Degree - requirements, specializations, and career options for majors.

Read more about the Mechanical Engineering Degree here: https://www.edarabia.com/what-can-you-do-mechanical-engineering-degree/

About Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan

Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan obtained his Bachelor's in Production Engineering, Masters in Computer-Aided Design and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Pon Selvan has 21+ years of experience in teaching, educational assessment, classroom management and student relations. He has published 125+ research articles in journals and conferences. 
He has been invited and honored as keynote speaker, session chair, resource person and technical committee member in various conferences in UAE, India, Thailand, Malaysia, UK, Germany & Italy. He has organized many conferences and he is in the editorial board of more than 50 journals. 
His research interests are in the areas of machine design, optimization techniques and manufacturing practices. He is a well-known researcher in the field of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technology and has evaluated several Ph.D. theses in Mechanical Engineering from various universities. 
He is a member of SAE, ASHRAE, IMechE, ASME, ASQ and ISTE.
He has received several prestigious awards in UAE including the following.
•       “Teaching Excellence Award (2013-2014)” from Manipal University, Dubai
•       “Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (2017)” from Road Transport Authority (RTA), Govt. of Dubai
•       “Dr. Kalam’s International Excellence Award for Education (2017)” from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lovers Foundation, UAE
•       “Distinguished Conservation Project Award (2018)” from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Govt. of Dubai
•       “Alleem Sustainability Researcher Award (2018)” form Alleem Research and Development Centre, Sharjah
•       “Sustainability Ambassador Award (2019)” form Road Transport Authority (RTA), Govt. of Dubai
He joined Curtin University Dubai in July 2018 after serving 10 years in UAE, with Manipal University Dubai and Amity University Dubai.

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