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Better let your child play for his own good

DUBAI - You might want to think twice the next time you tell your children to reduce their sports activities and focus more on studies. Contrary to the belief that sports negatively impacts academic performance, Dr. Manoj Kumar, a physiatrist, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, at the Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre, says sports activities develop better concentration skills and leave positive effects on youth.

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Chemistry Olympiad in RAK

RAS AL KHAIMAH - As many as 47 secondary school students, representing 13 countries, are participating in the sixth Arab Chemistry Olympiad which started off at the RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAK MHSU) on Sunday.

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Scholarships for meritorious
Emirati students

ABU DHABI - Registration for the higher education scholarship programme of the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) for the academic year 2010/11 began on Sunday. The scholarship aims to provide financial support to top graduating students to pursue university education in electronic engineering, aerospace engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, material sciences, economics, accounting, finance and medicine.

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Kiddie ‘sharing’ raises piracy concerns

A trend in exchanging items for money has spread like wildfire where children are busy in trade during school hours. While kids are encouraged to take an interest in business and financial matters so they grow up to appreciate the value of money, some have taken the concept a little too far by engaging in buying and selling on school premises.

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