Members News


Launch of “Mishkat Ambassadors” Program in Cooperation with the Ministry of Education

11 Dec 2016

On Sunday, December 11, 2016, Mishkat Interactive Center has launched the training program “Mishkat Ambassadors”, which comes as a complement to the efforts in cooperation with the Ministry of Education to expand its approach and access to all classes in communities nationwide. The first stage of the program aimed towards the educational department supervisors of science subject in intermediate phase; this stage has launched in cooperation with the educational administrations of the Eastern region and Makkah region.

ADEC: Abu Dhabi Science Festival Continues to Inspire Young Minds as 2016 Edition Draws to a Close

04 Dec 2016

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 04 December 2016: The region’s largest and most prestigious science festival, Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) 2016, has drawn to a conclusion for another year as more than 110,000 visitors enjoyed more than 67 mind-expanding activities and new workshops. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and organised by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), the popular festival, part of the UAE Innovation Week, inspired young minds to look at the world through inquisitive eyes and helped their learning development.

Al Nayzak Wins “Takreem” Award in the Arab World

28 Nov 2016

Al Nayzak for Supportive Education and Scientific Innovation has won “Takreem” Award for Excellence in Education within the ceremony of the 7th cycle of awards. Mr. Nabil Al Arabi, former Secretary General of the Arab League, presented Takreem Award to Eng. Aref Husseini, founder and chairman of Al Nayzak, who expressed his pride and gratitude for receiving this honorary award that crowns the achievements of Al Nayzak over the years.

The Children’s Museum Jordan celebrates welcoming 2 million visitors since the opening in 2007

27 Nov 2016

The Children’s Museum Jordan celebrates welcoming 2 million visitors since its opening in 2007. During the previous 9 years, the Children’s Museum Jordan (CMJ) welcomed a growing number of the schools and families visits. It is worth mentioning that CMJ welcomed more than 250,000 visitors in 2015.

​Al Nayzak Students excel in their fields

22 Nov 2016

Nour Hallaq was a participant of The Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program STEP 2015, She has won the opportunity to participate in a training program in Egypt, based on her winning project "I can Communicate". Following the program, Nour continued working on her project with Al Nayzak, which supported her in partnership with Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence to secure a sponsorship opportunity with PalTel.

The Children's Mobile Museum 2016 3rd tour

20 Nov 2016

The Children’s Mobile Museum Jordan kicks off the 3rd tour in 2016 to visit the provinces of the north, carrying many of interactive exhibits, Educational activities, and a new discovery station: The energy around us; and which has been developed through the generous support of the European Union mission. The energy around us aims to increase children's awareness about the importance of renewable energy, and how to generate energy from natural resources such as water, wind and sun.

Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2016

17 Nov 2016

The Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is a globally awarded strategic initiative organized by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). ADSF supports the development of human capital in the science and technology sectors in line with Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision and the UAE Innovation Strategy. It aims to spark the imagination of the nation’s youth in science and technology, encouraging them to pursue STEM subjects throughout their education and career choices.

ADEC: Tickets now available for 2016 Abu Dhabi Science Festival

06 Nov 2016

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 06 November 2016: Calling the next generation of Stephen Hawkings and Albert Einsteins – tickets for the highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Science Festival are now on sale on the Festival’s official website: www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae. The award-winning Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF), will be staged at the family-friendly Umm Al Emarat Park and Al Ain Zoo from 17-26 November.

ADEC announces this year’s new workshops at the ADSF 2016

02 Nov 2016

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 02 November 2016: The Abu Dhabi Science Festival, one of the region’s biggest and most exhilarating science festivals, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and organized by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), is introducing a string of new, fun-packed workshops for 2016.

ADEC announces the return of the 6th annual Abu Dhabi Science Festival

25 Oct 2016

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ADEC announces the return of the 6th annual Abu Dhabi Science Festival, now in its sixth year and staged at family-friendly Umm Al Emarat Park and Al Ain Zoo.