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

SenseTime MEA Partners with Mawhiba Foundation to Empower Saudi Arabia’s AI Talent
Jeddah: SenseTime MEA, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) software and a Joint Venture with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) to nurture talented students, enhance their digital skills, and empower them to contribute […]

AUS professor, NPUAE curator presents sustainable possibilities for architecture in arid environments
Sharjah, UAE., February 8, 2024 – With the conclusion of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale in November 2023, Faysal Tabbarah, Associate Dean of the College of Art, Architecture and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS), shared the research and methodology behind the exhibition Aridly Abundant which he curated for the National Pavilion UAE’s […]

Rheem Middle East Opens Its Largest Innovation & Learning Center (ILC) In Saudi Arabia
Rheem Middle East’s latest Innovation and Learning Center (ILC) is set to elevate industry standards, empower local professionals, and contribute to the sustainable development of the region. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 6th 2024: Rheem Middle East, a global leader in manufacturing innovative and energy-efficient HVAC and water heating solutions, is proud to announce the opening […]

Her Highness Sayyida Hujaija Jaffer awards certificates to young Omani students under oman Refco’s “Family Hero Program” as CSR initiative in association with NTI
In collaboration with the National Training Institute (NTI), Oman Refco conducted a transformative CSR initiative to equip the next generation with fundamental knowledge in household electrical repairs. This pioneering initiative focuses on training young minds to troubleshoot and fix basic electrical issues in appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines. In its inaugural […]

GMG empowers the future generation for growth through a unique collaboration with AUD university
Dubai, UAE, February 05, 2024 – GMG, a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors, has announced a unique collaboration with the American University in Dubai (AUD). This partnership highlights GMG’s dedication to empowering the next generation […]

British Council and The International British Dutch School Unveil Collaboration for English Language Education in Jeddah
British Council and The International British Dutch School (Jeddah Prep and Grammar School ) Unveil Collaboration for English Language Education in Jeddah 05 February 2024, Jeddah – This week marked a momentous occasion as the British Council and The International British Dutch School joined forces to announce the reopening of English language education in Jeddah. The signing ceremony […]

MBSC and Saudi CX Association Partner to Enhance Customer Experience Expertise
Riyadh, 05 February 2024: Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC), the Kingdom’s world-class business school, announced a new partnership with the Saudi Customer Experience (CX) Association during the Customer Experience World Forum. This collaboration aims to strengthen the skills and abilities of the Saudi CX Association’s employees through exclusive training and development […]

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College (MBSC) of Business and Entrepreneurship Records High Demand for its Programs in 2023
[Riyadh – 31st Jan] Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC), the Kingdom’s world class business school, has announced a surge in demand from both private and public enterprises in 2023, seeking to enrol their employees and leaders in the college’s executive education, leadership development, and degree programs. The growing demand for MBSC’s programs […]

In partnerships with Monsha’at, GoDaddy launches courses to empower aspiring Saudi entrepreneurs
JEDDAH – In a move to empower the entrepreneurial spirit in Saudi Arabia, GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers entrepreneurs around the world, has launched two educational courses in partnership with Monsha’at Academy, strategically designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. These courses are designed to help entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow […]

First split of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports concludes in the KSA with more than 2,000 universities taking part
■ The participating teams accumulated points towards an overall scoreboard that will determine which teams qualify for the international on-site competition. ■ The project includes educational activities, and for the first time in the KSA, the UNIVERSITY Tour is held, which visits universities across the country to introduce young people to the world of esports. Riyadh, KSA, 24 January, […]

AUS new patent for breast cancer therapy promises minimal side effects and maximum impact
Sharjah, UAE. January 18, 2024 – In a world where the search for a revolutionary cancer treatment to save lives is of paramount importance, an American University of Sharjah (AUS) research team has successfully secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a pioneering chemotherapy treatment model. Led by Dr. Ghaleb Husseini, […]

Over 100,000 Students in UAE Invited to Express Human Fraternity Through Art
Next generation to illustrate values of hope, solidarity, and equality on International Day of Human Fraternity Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 January 2024: Over 130,000 students from 43 schools across the UAE have been invited to create artistic visual expressions of human fraternity as part of an initiative organized by the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity (ZAHF) in partnership […]

AUS Spring 2023 orientation unveils a world of excitement
Sharjah, UAE. January 15, 2024 – For first-year students, starting their university journey is an adventure and a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement and anticipation for a newfound independence, forging new friendships and a thrilling world of academic exploration, to a touch of butterflies as they step into a new world of higher academic expectations and a […]

Huawei Opens AI ICT Academy Lab at Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Huawei HBKU AI ICT Academy Lab inauguration marks a milestone in collaborative educational endeavors Doha, Qatar, 15 January 2024: Huawei Technologies and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) celebrated a significant milestone in their collaboration with the inauguration of the Huawei HBKU AI ICT Academy Lab. This state-of-the-art facility represents a fusion of innovation and education, […]

Young ICT Talent from the Middle East and Central Asia Recognized at Regional Finale of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024
Regional, December 23, 2023 – Winning student teams of the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Middle East and Central Asia (ME &CA) were felicitated at a grand closing and awarding ceremony on December 21, 2023, in Manama, Bahrain. Hosted under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty […]

University of Bahrain Hosts ICT Talent Cultivation Forum
Middle East, December 22, 2023 – On the sidelines of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 regional final awards ceremony, the University of Bahrain hosted an exclusive forum on ICT talent cultivation featuring senior speakers from the ICT industry organizations and renowned regional universities. The University of Bahrain is a partner for the Huawei ICT Competition […]

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, and Huawei host the Opening Ceremony of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Regional Finals
Middle East, December 19, 2023 – Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and in partnership with the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic, Huawei inaugurated the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 today at Bahrain Polytechnic. […]

UAE University launches strategic research topics in line with the UAE COP28 historic consensus
Al Ain , 19 December 2023 : In support of national and global efforts to find innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change and within the UAE University’s roadmap toward COP28 and beyond (2023-2026), the University has aligned its research priorities with the UAE’s (COP28) historic deal by reviewing its future strategic research directions […]

MCIT, Huawei announce the winners of ICT Competition 2023 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 19, 2023: Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2023 has now concluded. The closing ceremony was held in Riyadh, in the presence of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Liam Zhao the Chairman of Huawei Tech. Investment […]

UNESCO-Backed Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024: 22 Teams from 11 Middle Eastern & Central Asian Nations Vie for Regional Finals with Over 20 Ministries, Operators, and Industry Partners Involved
The competition has attracted this year more than 27,500 students from over 600 universities across the region, aiming at bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace Middle East, December 15, 2023 – The Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Middle East & Central Asia is scheduled to kick off in the […]

Education For Employment (EFE) and Citi Foundation Link Saudi Youth to Jobs
EFE-Citi Foundation partnership with EFE in Saudi Arabia to support Saudi Vision 2030, with program graduates placed in jobs November 2023, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In continued support to Saudi Vision 2030’s mission of empowering youth with opportunities, the Citi Foundation and Education For Employment (EFE) in Saudi Arabia partnered together for the 5th year […]

Zain ranks highly in Global Child Forum
Zain was recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the Global Child Forum’s ‘The State of Children’s Rights and Business 2023’ rankings. Zain earned an outstanding score of 8.4/10, significantly surpassing the ICT sector average of 5.8/10 and the collective average of all global benchmarked companies of 4.9/10. Zain ranked among the top five global Telecom companies and 21st across […]
