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

IsDB Institute and MBSC Celebrate Graduation of Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program Cohort
The IsDB Institute and MBSC have graduated the first 29 participants of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program. This joint initiative empowers entrepreneurs from 20 countries with advanced skills in strategy, finance, and leadership, directly aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals for SME development and economic diversification.

Huawei VIPKID Saudi Partnership Targets Digital Learning Market
Huawei and VIPKID launch education partnership targeting Saudi students with integrated smart devices and online learning platform.

Don Schmidt ETS MENA: New Regional Director for Global Partnerships
ETS appoints Don Schmidt as Regional Director for Global Partnerships in MENA, based in Riyadh with focus on Saudi education sector.

MBSC Industrial Leadership Development Programs Highlighted at Made in Saudi Expo
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College discusses how leadership training supports Saudi industrial growth at Made in Saudi Expo 2025.

IBM Exceeds Goal, Training Over 500,000 Saudis in Digital Skills
IBM and MCIT partnership delivers digital skills training to more than half a million Saudis in support of Vision 2030 objectives.

IBM Officially Launches Al-Baha Operations Through University Partnership
IBM Consulting officially opens operations in Al-Baha, partnering with Al-Baha University to train tech talent and develop AI solutions.

Saudi Arabia Digital Construction Technology Sector Advances with Workforce Training and BIM Adoption
GBS trains 60+ Saudi engineers in BIM workflows at ConFex KSA 2025, supporting Vision 2030 giga-projects with Autodesk solutions.

King Saud University and Huawei Launch Strategic AI Partnership to Transform Saudi Higher Education
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 23, 2025: King Saud University (KSU) hosted the AI Education Summit 2025 at KSU Dariyah Hall, a strategic gathering aimed at advancing teaching methods, learning, and research across the Kingdom and the wider region. The university, which has built its advanced campus network using Huawei’s latest products, has deepened its […]

Wadi Jeddah, MISA & CIC Partner to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Knowledge Economy
During Saudi-US Investment Forum 2025 in the US [Washington, D.C., USA, 19 November 2025] – Wadi Jeddah, the strategic investment and innovation arm of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) together with the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in the United States, signed an agreement aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s innovation and […]

Saudi–Swiss Partnership to Develop National Tourism Talent
Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Tourism at “TOURISE 2025” Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 13 November 2025 Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, the city of Riyadh witnessed the launch of a Saudi-Swiss partnership during the “TOURISE 2025” Summit, aimed at advancing […]

MBSC Concludes Participation at Global Health Exhibition 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Novamber 2, 2025 – Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) has concluded its participation in the Global Health Exhibition 2025, held from October 27 to 30 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event brought together leaders and decision-makers shaping the future of healthcare in the […]

LG Teases Arrival Of Next-Gen CineBeam – A New Era Of Portable Home Entertainment – On The Uae’s Horizon
Prepare to transform even small spaces into a captivating cinematic experience with LG’s upcoming innovative portable projector, promising stunning visuals and incredible sound. DUBAI, October 03, 2025 – LG Electronics (LG) has teased the impending arrival of its next-generation portable projector, the LG CineBeam S, primed to build on the global and regional success of its […]

NAVA, MBSC Partner to Develop Saudi Leadership
Riyadh, 29 October 2025 – As part of the EV AUTO SHOW, and in a step that strengthens the integration between applied and academic education, the National Automotive and Vehicles Academy (NAVA), represented by Mr. Mohammed Al-Suhaim, Managing director of the Academy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with thePrince Mohammed Bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC), represented […]

Desert Technologies Leads Industry Hackathon 2025
Islamic University Team “Misbar” Wins First Place: Al-Riyadh – October 28th, 2025 The Islamic University of Madinah’s team “Misbar” secured first place in the Automation Track at Industry Hackathon 2025, organized by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) in its fourth edition in Riyadh. The event brought together some of the Kingdom’s brightest innovators and […]

Huawei Launches GovTech 1.0 to Accelerate Digital Government
[Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2025] During GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Allen Tang, President of Huawei’s Middle East & Central Asia ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Department, launched the GovTech1.0 Framework, a strategic blueprint for governments’ digital and intelligent transformation. In his keynote speech, Tang shared Huawei’s latest insights and practices for helping governments go digital and […]

Huawei and UNESCO Unveil Smart Education Blueprint at GITEX 2025
DUBAI, UAE – October 14, 2025: Huawei hosted the Smart Education Forum at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, unveiling advanced solutions designed to tackle key industry challenges, drive digital inclusivity, and optimize operational efficiency across schools and universities. Recognizing education as a cornerstone of the region’s digital transformation, the forum convened leading educators, policymakers, and technology innovators […]

Huawei and UNESCO Launch 10th ICT Competition in MENA & Central Asia
Dubai, UAE – October 13, 2025 – Huawei, in partnership with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE), is pleased to announce the launch of the 10th Huawei Middle East and Central Asia ICT Competition at GITEX Global 2025. The launch ceremony was attended by Ekaterina Pushkareva, Programme Specialist, UNESCO IITE; Cong Liang, Vice […]

UAE Government launches a strategic collaboration with Google to provide university students free access to Google Gemini Pro
As part of its efforts to build an advanced AI talent ecosystem Dubai, October 8, 2025: The UAE Government announced today a strategic collaboration with Google, providing university students with a complimentary one-year subscription to the Pro plan of Google Gemini to get the most out of the generative AI tool and its related features […]

Arada awards AED128 million construction contract to build Raffles World Academy, Aljada, a new K-12 international school for Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: 7 October 2025: Arada has awarded the main construction contract for the second school at Aljada, the AED35 billion mixed-use megaproject in Sharjah. Valued at AED128 million, the contract to build Raffles World Academy, Aljada was awarded to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC, a Sharjah-based contractor. Developed in partnership […]

AnaAkhtar™ Officially Launches Full Bilingual SEB EdTech Platform – A First for the MENA Region
Amman, Jordan, 30 September 2025 – AnaAkhtar™, an innovative bilingual EdTech platform for social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) development based in the UAE, has officially launched its full version. Following successful pilots, key partnerships, and accreditation, AnaAkhtar™ is now fully deployed — delivering the region’s first dedicated platform focused on SEB development to support students’ […]

Seven Arab Innovators Shaping the Future in Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science Season 17
The season sees the contestants tackling real issues across surgery, health, sustainability, and the environment. Doha, Qatar, 29 September 2025 – From AI-powered surgical systems to wearable health tools, the seven finalists of Stars of Science season 17 are proving that regional challenges call for regionally grounded solutions. Their inventions, rooted in lived experience and […]

Huawei and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Launch a Global Intelligent Education & Research Showcase
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – During HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Huawei and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) jointly launched a global showcase for intelligent education and research. Leveraging Ascend AI processors, Kunpeng servers, the ModelArts AI development platform, and the technological expertise of its partners, SJTU has successfully built “Zhiyuan-1″—the largest intelligent […]
