Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.

Huawei Signs ICT Academy Agreements with Five Saudi Universities at LEAP 2026
Huawei signed ICT Academy cooperation agreements with five Saudi universities during LEAP 2026 to deliver technical curricula and certifications across the Kingdom.

MCIT and Snap Launch Initiative to Train 20,000 Saudi Talents by 2030
MCIT and Snap partner at LEAP 2026 to train over 20,000 Saudi talents in digital marketing, augmented reality, and technical skills by 2030.

Saudi Arabia Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure to Accelerate National Tech Growth
Saudi Arabia is advancing sovereign AI infrastructure with major cloud expansions and technical training programs unveiled during LEAP 2026.

Kaspersky Outlines Safety and Fact-Checking Guidelines for Children Using AI in School
Kaspersky has published verification guidelines and security recommendations for students and parents using artificial intelligence tools during the school year.

CST and Ithra Launch Four Digital Sustainability Initiatives at LEAP 26
CST and Ithra launched four digital sustainability programs during LEAP 26 to promote balanced technology habits and advance specialized regulatory research.

Saudi Arabia Launches AI Center of Excellence Initiative at LEAP 2026
Saudi ministries partnered with Microsoft and Gulf Intelligence to launch the AI Center of Excellence during LEAP 2026 to upskill the national workforce.

TETCO and Lean Business Services Sign Strategic Agreement at LEAP 2026 to Modernize University Hospitals
TETCO and Lean signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to develop integrated digital solutions for Saudi university hospitals.

British Council Opens Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards in Saudi Arabia
The British Council has opened applications for the 13th Study UK Alumni Awards in Saudi Arabia, recognizing international UK graduates across four sectors.

Ericsson and Mobily Launch ICT Skills Program for Saudi Youth
Ericsson and Mobily have launched a joint skills development program in Saudi Arabia, offering digital training and mentorship for youth in the ICT sector.

Johnson Controls Arabia Concludes Industrial Hackathon with 18 Student Engineering Solutions
Johnson Controls Arabia and the University of Jeddah concluded the first Industrial University Projects Hackathon, showcasing 18 student engineering solutions.

Hail University Cybersecurity Master’s Program Receives NCA Alignment Approval
Hail University secured a five-year alignment approval from the National Cybersecurity Authority for its cybersecurity master’s program.

Riyadh to Host UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in September 2026
Riyadh will host the UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics from September 14 to 17, 2026, bringing delegates from 194 countries.

Roblox Establishes Regional Headquarters in Riyadh to Expand MENA Presence
Roblox has selected Riyadh as its regional headquarters for MENA, expanding investments in local creators and STEM education programs across Saudi Arabia.

University of New Haven Opens First International Branch Campus in Riyadh
The University of New Haven commenced classes at Misk City on August 23, 2026, becoming the first international branch campus in Saudi Arabia.

Ten Specialized Academies Present Tech Programs at LEAP26
Ten specialized academies participate in LEAP26 under the Future Skills pavilion to showcase training programs in artificial intelligence and technology.

Zain KSA Signs Digital Training Partnership with TVTC Dammam
Zain KSA has signed a cooperation agreement with TVTC Dammam to train and upskill young Saudi talent for digital transformation demands.

Anthropic Launches Claude Academy Offering Free AI Courses for Developers
Anthropic has launched Claude Academy, offering free artificial intelligence courses and open tutorials for beginners and advanced developers.

Takamul Holding Signs Agreement with Kuwait to Develop Digital Labor Market Services
Takamul Holding has signed an agreement with Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower to modernize labor systems and develop automated digital workforce platforms.

Non-Profit Associations Showcase LEAP26 Digital Solutions for Community Impact
Saudi non-profit associations showcased digital platforms at LEAP26, highlighting community impact, automated services, and expanding partnerships.

AliExpress Launches Back to School Campaign as Saudi Arabia Adopts AI Curricula
AliExpress launched its Back-to-School campaign running August 17-26, 2026, offering AI laptops, translation pens, and voice recorders for Saudi students.

SDAIA Academy Opens Registration for September AI and Data Programs
SDAIA Academy has opened registration for its September training bootcamps in data science and artificial intelligence.

Saudi Communications and Space Authority Holds Session to Develop Space Startups
CST, MCIT, and NTDP hosted a workshop in Riyadh highlighting government initiatives to support capability development for Saudi space startups.
