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Record Emirati intake at varsitiesFor the First time, a sizable number oF nationals registers For vocational courses too

Abu DhAbi

Federal universities and in-stitutes in the UAE have granted admission to

14,570 Emirati high-school graduates for the 2012-2013 academic year.

This marks the largest num-ber of nationals who have ob-tained seats in federal universi-ties in one academic year, with female students accounting for 60 per cent.

Those offered admission, both Emiratis and children of Emirati mothers, were chosen from among 18,400 applicants nationwide.

Admissions have been dis-tributed among the three fed-eral universities, namely the Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University and UAE Uni-versity, which are overseen by the Ministry of Higher Educa-tion and Scientific Research.

While 380 students will re-ceive scholarships to pursue their education abroad, 3,520 students have also been accept-ed for programmes at the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education

and Training Institute (Adveti) for the first time.

At a signing ceremony held in the capital yesterday, Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahy-an, Minister of Higher Educa-tion and Scientific Research, congratulated students who had gained admission to universities and reiterated the commitment of the country’s leadership to educational excellence.

“Higher education in the country has made a quantum leap with the help of national cadres specialised in all fields of science and technology. I am confident that this year’s stu-dents will meet our expectations and will exert maximum effort to benefit from the services and opportunities available to them at the universities and colleges,” Shaikh Nahyan said.

Last year, only 11,532 stu-dents were accepted at federal universities.

“The proportion of students who have been accepted this year from among the total number of applicants is not much different compared to previous years. Some students may not have received admis-sion because of incomplete applications or other minor concerns, and they can apply again in the second semester,” Youmna Badowah, director of higher education planning and coordination at the ministry, told Gulf News.

This year, 8,761 female stu-dents, or nearly 60 per cent of the applicants, have been ad-mitted at the universities and Adveti, compared to 5,429 males.

Admissions into Adveti, which is overseen by the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Train-ing, have also been approved this year by the ministry for the first time.

Founded in 2007, it offers training suited to sectors such as oil and gas and aviation.

Asked whether a stigma against vocational education may prevent accepted students from enrolling in the pro-gramme, Dr Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi, deputy director gen-eral at the Adveti, said more students are now opening up to vocational training.

“Based on the statistics we have collected, the majority of students granted admission are in fact interested in receiving vocational training. Many key

jobs require the technical edu-cation that Adveti provides, and major industries, including the oil and gas, aviation and nuclear industries, are keen to recruit graduates with industry-specif-ic skills.

“In fact, we have tied up with major industry players, with many students signing employ-ment contracts even before they finish at the institute.”

By Samihah ZamanStaff Reporter

abdul Rahman/Gulf news

Government support■■ Shaikh nahyan Bin Mubarak al nahyan approves federal

university admission lists and scholarships in abu Dhabi yesterday in the presence of Dr tayyeb Kamali, Vice-

Fact file

■■ 18,400 Emirati students applied for higher education admissions

■■ 14,570 students accepted to study at federal universities and institutes, or granted scholarships

■■ 4,014 accepted to UaE Uni-versity (1,243 males and 2,771 females)

■■ 4,160 accepted at the Higher Colleges of technology (1,778 males and 2,382 females)

■■ 2,496 accepted at Zayed University (465 males and 2,031 females)

■■ 380 students granted schol-arships

■■ 3,520 students accepted into abu Dhabi Vocational Education and training insti-tute (1,943 males and 1,577 females)

admiSSionS

14,570Emirati students step into federal universities

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3,520Emiratis set for vo-cational education programmes

Where on the map do you go?sports Destinations map publisheD by Dubai sports council aims to promote year-rounD active liFestyle among resiDents

DubAi

The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has launched a map of sporting venues in the

emirate aimed at promoting an year-round fitness culture among residents and high-lighting options they can make use of to stay active during the summer.

The first of its kind in the UAE, the Sports Destinations Map lists around 100 venues with GPS coordinates, contact information and Dubai Metro connections to cater to a wide range of physical activity inter-ests from jogging to cycling and diving.

Prime moverThe initiative is spearheaded

by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mo-hammad Bin Rashid Al Mak-toum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and President of the DSC. The DSC seeks to raise awareness on the importance of physical activity, specifically sport, and to promote an active lifestyle among the general public.

Dr Ahmad Al Sharif, general secretary of the DSC, said that residents have little excuse not to be active given that there are more than 500 public and

privates sporting facilities in Dubai, of which the major ones are represented on the map.

Speaking to Gulf News, Al Sharif said there are both in-door and outdoor sports facili-ties available across the emir-ate, and residents can choose their preferred activity. When these options were fully uti-lised, physical activity would become a habit regardless of the weather, he stressed.

The council has conducted several studies over the past four years with health authori-ties to ascertain the percentage of the UAE population involved in fitness-related activities, and to find solutions to close the gap. The map will play an in-tegral role in this effort, Dr Al Sharif said.

He explained that residents with specific interests like jog-ging or cycling could easily find a venue. “The map will en-courage more people to take up some form of physical activity whether it is walking or a spe-cialised sport,” he said.

New facilitiesHe said that the DSC is look-

ing into measures to improve the percentage of people who lead an active lifestyle. “Only 36 per cent of the population is involved in physical activity of

some nature, according to last year’s study. We hope that by 2015 we reach 45 per cent.”

The DSC, through its fit-ness awareness programmes and projects with Dubai

Municipality and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is also lining up new facilities. “Later this year, we plan to open a new cycling track. In the future, we will also con-

duct a survey to find out what facilities and services residents need,” Dr Al Sharif said.

Gulf News also spoke to Nasser Aman Al Rahma, di-rector of cultures and social

activities affairs, DSC, who said that the Sports Destinations Map targets tourists who need fitness options.

He explained that the special feature of the map is its catego-risation.

“People looking for venues according to their sporting interests like golf, shooting, camel racing, etc, can now find these easily,” Al Rahma said.

Where to get itHe added that the map will

be regularly updated and an electronic version launched in the coming months.

The maps are available at petrol stations and leading bookstores.

By Carolina d’SouzaStaff Reporter

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Dubai Festival City

Dubai Int'l Airport

Dubai CamelRace Course

Burj Al Arab

Bur Dubai

Business Bay

Downtown Dubai

Dubai Silicon Oasis

International City

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Shaikh Zayed Road

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Jebel Ali - Al Hibab Road

Jumeirah Road

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The Universe

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Port Khalid

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Off the blocks■■ nasser aman al Rahma of Dubai Sports Council, Dr ahmad al Sharif, general secretary of

Dubai Sports Council, and Hamed Bin Mijren, executive director, business tourism, Department of tourism and Commerce Marketing at a press conference to announce the new map of Dubai’s sports venues. an online version of the map is also in the pipeline.

Rich choice

■■ Physical activities that can be pursued with the aid of the map are golf; rugby; beach and water sports; diving; sky-diving; bowling; karting; ice skating and skiing; equestrian sport; polo; tennis; camel rac-ing; shooting; cycling; swim-ming, walking and cycling.

■■ Source: Sports Destinations Map

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■■ 1.Dubai Sports Council■■ 2.General authority of Youth and Sports Welfare■■ 3. national olympic Committee■■ 5. Dubai Sports City■■ 6. al ahli Club■■ 7. al nasr Club■■ 9. al Shabab al arabi Club■■ 10. Dubai Cultural and Sports Club■■ 12. Dubai Chess and Culture Club■■ 13. Dubai Club for Special Sports■■ 16. Dubai international Marine Club■■ 19. the Pavilion Dive Center■■ 20. Skydive Dubai

■■ 21. Jebel ali Golf Resort & Spa■■ 22. al Badia Golf Club■■ 25. the Els Club■■ 27. Dubai Greek Golf & Yacht Club■■ 28. Dubai international Bowling Center (Deira)■■ 29. Dubai Bowling Center (al-Quoz)■■ 30. Bowling City (Festival City)■■ 31. Bowling City (Deira City Center)■■ 32. Switch Bowling■■ 33. al nasr Leisureland■■ 35. Wonderland■■ 39. al nasr Leisureland■■ 47. Dubai tennis Stadium

■■ 49. Dubai Camel Race track (Lahbab)■■ 50. Dubai Camel Race track (al Khawaneej)■■ 51. Jebel ali Shooting Club■■ 55. Dubai Ladies Club■■ 56. Jumeirah open Beach■■ 57. al Mamzar open Beach■■ 59. Jebhel ali Beach■■ 60. JBR Beach■■ 61. al Safa Park■■ 62. Zabeel Park■■ 65. Midriff Park■■ 66. al nahda Pond Park■■ 68. Creek Park

■■ 69. Jumeirah Beach Park■■ 73. al Mamzar Park■■ 74. Dubai Police officers’ Club■■ 75. Dubai Municipality Employees Club■■ 76. automobile & touring Club of UaE (atCUaE)■■ 79. Mirdiff City Center■■ 80. Dragon Mart■■ 82. Deira City Center■■ 84. BurJuman Center■■ 86. Mazaya Center■■ 87. oasis Center■■ 89. ibn Battuta Mall■■ 90. Dubai Festival City