Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
GEMS Education Launches GR8 School Model Integrating AI and Human Mentors
GEMS Education unveiled GR8 School, combining adaptive software, dedicated mentorship, and industry access. The new model will soft launch in January 2027.
Deloitte Showcases Agentic AI for Government at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026
Deloitte Middle East showcases agentic AI tools and workforce strategies for public sector services at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026.
Madinah AI Camp Launches with 120 Participants to Develop Technical Solutions
The Madinah AI camp has launched with 120 participants and nine speakers, focusing on prototypes across sports, agriculture, and tourism tracks.
Tuwaiq Academy and Aramco Launch Madar Cybersecurity Event
Tuwaiq Academy and Aramco launched the Madar cybersecurity event in Dammam, featuring six interactive zones and SAR 60,000 in competition prizes.
Kaspersky Study Shows Gen Z Expects AI in Education to Reshape Future Learning
A Kaspersky survey across 18 countries shows Generation Z expects AI tutors and virtual classrooms to play a central role in the future of education.
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Bloomberg Expands Saudi Footprint With New Office in KAFD
Bloomberg expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with a new office in King Abdullah Financial District, alongside new local training programs.
Saudi Arabia Ranks 25th Globally for AI Readiness in New Coursera Skills Index
Saudi Arabia placed 25th worldwide in Coursera’s new AI-Human Skills Synergy Index, with AI security course enrollments surging 224% year over year.
Gamma Studios Opens Virtual Production Facility with Sony in Dubai
Gamma Studios has opened the Digital Media Centre in Dubai Production City, featuring a Sony VERONA LED wall for regional film crews.
Nissan Saudi Arabia Expands Market Campaign Against Counterfeit Parts
Nissan Saudi Arabia has expanded its anti-counterfeiting training to independent spare parts professionals, following the seizure of over 25,000 illicit components.
Middle East Loyalty Market Projected to Reach $5.6 Billion by 2030
The Middle East loyalty market is forecast to reach $5.6 billion by 2030 as Loylogic and partners bring a specialized masterclass to Dubai.
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World Economic Forum Concludes Sustainable Development Meetings 2026 in New York
Over 1,000 global leaders gathered in New York for the World Economic Forum’s meetings on climate action, artificial intelligence, and capital mobilization.
DataFlow Group Acquires NEAC to Expand Global Healthcare Licensing
DataFlow Group has acquired NEAC Medical Exams Application Center, expanding verification and licensing services for healthcare professionals entering international markets.
Cisco Report Details Evolving Cybersecurity Skills as AI Agents Transform Security Roles
Cisco’s AI Workforce Consortium report finds security roles shifting toward strategic oversight as AI agents handle execution tasks.
SAL Academy Retains IATA CBTA Certification for Second Consecutive Term
SAL Academy has renewed its IATA CBTA Center certification for the second consecutive time, retaining both Excellence and Corporate credentials for cargo training.
Kuwait Higher Education Ministry Partners with DataFlow Group for Academic Credential Verification
Kuwait’s Ministry of Higher Education signed an agreement with DataFlow Group to modernize academic credential verification and accelerate document authentication.
Aya L2-Thinker Advances Multilingual AI Reasoning in Data-Scarce Languages
Aya L2-Thinker is a compact reasoning model that outperforms systems up to seven times its size in data-scarce languages, advancing multilingual AI capabilities.
UNESCO AI Ethics Forum Opens in Riyadh with Focus on Governance and Innovation
The fourth UNESCO AI ethics forum opened in Riyadh, gathering global officials to address technology governance, education initiatives, and ethical frameworks.
Graduate Cryptography Experts Program Opens Employment Pathways for Scholarship Recipients
The Graduate Cryptography Experts program opens entry-level career tracks and support benefits for external scholarship students in cybersecurity.
Board of Grievances Explores AI Integration in Judicial System
Saudi Arabia’s Board of Grievances hosted an academic workshop with Case Western Reserve University to examine AI applications and judicial ethics in legal systems.
PMI Convenes Regional Training Partners in Dubai to Address Talent Shortage
PMI convened its MENA Authorized Training Partner roundtable in Dubai, addressing regional workforce needs and projecting demand for 600,000 project professionals by 2035.
Jamaica Proposes Workforce Development Model for Saudi Tourism Sector
Jamaica presented a hospitality workforce framework at WTM Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 target of creating one million tourism jobs.
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Joins Global Sepsis Alliance to Pilot New Accreditation Standards
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah has partnered with the Global Sepsis Alliance to test and develop an international hospital accreditation program.