Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
Microsoft launches new Surface devices to empower the modern workplace in the Middle East #LEAP22
6 February 2022, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Today Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Pro 8 for businesses and organizations across industries in the Middle East at Saudi Arabia LEAP 2022. Built to be modern and essential devices for today’s hybrid workforce, the new Surface products protect productivity, promote […]
Saudi Digital Academy and Huawei to cooperate in nurturing future digital talent through Huawei ICT Academy Program #LEAP22
Memorandum of understanding includes initiatives that span across the talent supply chain covering the entire process of learning, certification, and talent promotion Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 1st, 2022: The Saudi Digital Academy (SDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to cooperate in developing local talent within the technology domain, supporting the Kingdom’s digitization goals outlined […]
A new gender balance: women in tech face lockdown barriers to career progression
Half of women working in technology believe the effects of COVID-19 have delayed their career progression, despite a similar percentage believing that much needed gender equality is more likely to be achieved through remote working structures. While lockdown life was earmarked as a possible accelerator towards equal gender opportunity in IT positions, lingering social biases […]
Two teams from the Middle East among top ten in Huawei Tech4Good Global competition 2022
The teams from Iraq and Lebanon were picked for demonstrating the use of advanced technology to address social challenges Middle East, January 25, 2022: Two teams from the Middle East are among ten finalists in Huawei’s inaugural Tech4Good Global competition 2022. Tech4Good is a key part of Huawei’s flagship CSR program, Seeds for the Future […]
College of Science at UAEU conducts 490 research papers, offers 15 programs, and attracts 1,800 students
Al Ain, 17 January 2022: Prof. Maamar Benkraouda, Dean of the College of Science, UAEU said that the college has witnessed a great development in its qualitative academic outputs that keep pace with the requirements of national development programs and preparation of national staff. The number of students registered for 2021 is about 1,800 in various disciplines. The college offers 15 academic […]
LG Offers DISPLAY SOLUTION DESIGNED TO INNOVATE HY-BRID WORKING SCENARIOS IN SAUDI ARABIA
LG’s One:Quick Series Brings Unique Digital Advancements to New Working Era Jeddah, January 4, 2022 — Finding new ways of working over the past year has challenged every office across the world. Evaluating current equipment, stepping up digital infrastructure and making hybrid adjustments are just some of the changes to come from the post-pandemic era. With […]
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Acer Unveils Trio of Chromebooks for Families, Students, and Hybrid Workers
The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-2H) boosts productivity on-the-go with a sleek, convertible design, 13.5-inch VertiView® display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, long battery life and exceptional performance—powered by the octa-core MediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor The Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-4H/T) expands the company’s extensive collection of large-screen offerings; includes 15.6-inch anti-glare FHD display and numeric keypad […]
Panasonic technologies create interactive scenes and immersive experiences and individual guided tours through floating soft mist
A wide range of Panasonic projectors and optional lenses support the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai immersing its visitors into the theme of “Where ideas meet.” 20,000lm PT-RZ21K, 10,000lm PT-RCQ10, and 6,000lm PT-VMZ60 projectors are used in various scenes from Encountering Japan, Culture and History to Issues and Innovation. Panasonic’s unique fisheye lens, ET-D3LEF70 […]
Arthur D. Little launches new ‘AFAQ’ Program to foster new generation of Saudi consultants
The 12-month program will prepare local up-and-coming talent for consulting positions Participants will gain experience by interacting with Arthur D. Little teams and working with clients on projects AFAQ begins in February 2022 and applications are now open Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 19 December 2021: Arthur D. Little (ADL), a leading management consultancy firm with the […]
Mastercard partners with Schoolvoice to transform payment ecosystem in education sector across MENA
Riyadh, KSA; 16 December 2021 – Mastercard has partnered with Schoolvoice, a school-parents communication platform based in the UAE, to digitize the education experience for schools in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration will help simplify communications and enable automated payments between parents and schools. Any school can be onboarded in Schoolvoice […]
Huawei to host developer workshop series in collaboration with GrEEK Campus in Egypt
Egypt, 7th December 2021: In collaboration with GrEEK Campus, the leading innovation and technology park in Cairo, Egypt, Huawei is set to organise an in-person interactive and informative workshop for mobile application developers. As the first among a series of workshops, it will be held in a classroom setting and blend theoretical and practical learning. It is […]
UAE National Program for Coders partners with Snap Inc. to empower Emirati students to “imagine the future” using Augmented Reality
Ahead of the UAE’s Gold Jubilee, the collaboration will both build digital skills in the AR domain and inspire students to think about what lays ahead in the next 50 years Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 28, 2021: The National Program for Coders announced that it has partnered with Snap Inc. to empower Emirati […]
Proven Solution and BSMU Partner to Create Immersive Learning Experience using VR Technology
Proven Solution and BSMU join forces to foster and scale academic innovation and re-imagine education through the implementation of Immersive Learning technologies Dubai, UAE – November 28, 2021 – In line with their continued commitment to innovation across sectors, Proven Solution, a state-of-the-art venture by Proven Arabia, has signed a MOU with Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU) to fully implement […]
SMART TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TATWEER EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES (TETCO) IN SAUDI ARABIA
SMART Technologies (SMART), a global educational software leader specialising in collaboration touch and interactive technology solutions, and Tatweer Educational Technologies (TETCO), the government company that manages the EdTech for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sign a MOU agreement at GESS Dubai, a leading education and conference exhibition in the Middle East. SMART participation in GESS […]
Hisense Expands its B2B Footprint in the Middle East
Launches intelligent products and solutions that redefines the business spectrum Dubai, UAE, 25 November 2021: Hisense, one of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers dedicated to developing and producing cutting edge technology, has successfully expanded its footprint in the B2B sector, focusing on intelligent Smart City solutions, interactive displays and 138-inch all-in-one business solution screens during its participation in the GITEX Technology Week 2021. From retail […]
British ambassador to Saudi Arabia visits British Council’s Riyadh Centre as face-to-face English courses resume
Saudi Arabia: The British Council welcomed British ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Neil Crompton to their rebranded Riyadh centre, as the British Council resumed face-to-face English courses in Saudi Arabia for the start of the new school term. The British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia met with the British Council team in Riyadh for a tour of the […]
Building national talent: Emiratis graduate from elite audit training programme
ABU DHABI, UAE; November 2, 2021: Two cohorts of Emiratis graduated in Abu Dhabi from one of the UAE’s elite Emiratisation initiatives – the Pre-Audit Qualification Training (PAQT) programme. PAQT is devised and run by the Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA), in alliance with KPMG Lower Gulf, the Abu Dhabi Human Resource Authority, and the Abu […]
One million schools mapped: UNICEF and ITU’s Giga initiative, with support from Ericsson, reaches milestone towards connecting every school to the internet
Connecting schools to the internet can improve digital access, skills and educational outcomes regardless of geography, with knock-on benefits for society School internet connectivity is also linked to GDP – in some countries there is potential to increase GDP by up to 20 percent by connecting schools (source EIU) Ericsson calls on industry to join […]
edX and the National eLearning Center of Saudi Arabia Announce Commitment to Extend Access to Learning on edX
Citizens, students, and government employees to receive access to online courses and programs for in-demand skills and certifications CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– edX and the National eLearning Center (NELC), Saudi Arabia’s organization to lead innovation in learning digital transformation, announced a strategic collaboration to provide access to high-quality courses and programs through its National eLearning Platform FutureX […]
Huawei partners with Islamic University Of Madina to nurture local digital talents
Riyadh, KSA, August 28th, 2021: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, and the Islamic University of Madina in Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance local digital skills in Saudi Arabia through Huawei’s ICT Academy. The agreement aims to provide the University with advanced […]
SADAFCO partners with Kidzania for an unforgettable children’s experience
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: 28 October 2021 – SAUDIA partners with Kidzania to bring children an exciting glimpse into the world of working in a milk factory. The new children’s plant is built at the KidZania’s popular Jeddah branch at the Mall of Arabia to teach children about how their favorite SAUDIA milk is made. The initiative, designed and developed by […]
Technology Innovation Institute’s Secure Systems Research Centre Collaborates with Global Universities on Secure Mesh Communications Research Projects
Synergy to improve communication resilience, ensure dependable secure mesh networks, integral to enhancing communication infrastructure, enabling secure autonomous systems Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates, 26 October, 2021: Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Secure Systems Research Centre (SSRC) has partnered with three prestigious […]