Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
Total Safety Launches SafeTek™ Technology Solutions To Help Keep Workers Safe Worldwide
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Total Safety, a global leader in industrial safety solutions, has announced the launch of their new SafeTek™ worker safety technology solutions that will improve the protection of workers worldwide. SafeTek™ is a continuation of Total Safety’s commitment to delivering industry leading worker safety solutions that incorporate new and emerging connected, data-enabled technologies, equipment, and services. […]
DYNABOOK BOLSTERS EDUCATION OFFERING WITH SATELLITE PRO E10-S
Robust, budget-friendly and secure 11.6” device that optimises the learning experience, while reducing the burden on IT administrators The purpose-built E10-S is the latest in Dynabook’s Satellite Pro range, specifically designed for the education sector 24th February 2021, Dubai, UAE – Today, Dynabook Europe GmbH announces the Satellite Pro E10-S, a new 11.6” device designed for learning, built […]
Pearson highlights emerging trends in the education industry to look out for in 2021
15 March 2021, KSA – Covid-19 has undeniably changed the world of education. From elementary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, the industry is constantly evolving. With the sudden shift away from the classroom, teaching and learning approach changed dramatically at an unprecedented speed, and the education technology (EdTech) was forced to up its game […]
Abdulaziz International Schools – Riyadh Mark Over 21 Years as a Trusted Name in Education in Saudi Arabia
Part of the SABIS® global education network, AIS-Al-Sulaimaniah has welcomed 45,000 students since 2001. Approved by the Ministry of Education, it offers preparation for Saudi, American, and British standardized examinations. Registration now open for new students for AIS Al Sulaimaniah (All Levels) & AIS Al Wadi (KG to Grade 6) RIYADH, March 10, 2021 – For over […]
HRSD Qiwa platform supports over 500,000 Saudi companies
Platform provides access to business information and online labor related applications The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced that the number of companies signed up to its Qiwa platform has exceeded 500,000. The platform plays an important role in supporting businesses by offering a range of direct services online. The aim […]
PepsiCo awards “Virdis” team from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University for groundbreaking sustainability initiative as part of flagship Tamakani program
In a virtual celebration organized by PepsiCo and Injaz Al Arab, teams from two Saudi universities were awarded financial and mentorship support, as part of efforts to drive women’s entrepreneurship in the Kingdom February 16, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: PepsiCo, the Global Food and Beverage Company, and its charitable arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, in […]
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Acer Debuts Two Durable, Convertible Chromebooks for the Education Market
DUBAI, UAE (February 14, 2021) Acer debuted two new convertible Chromebooks to meet the needs of students and education customers: the Acer Chromebook Spin 512 (R853TA) and Acer Chromebook Spin 511 (R753T). The new Chromebooks feature the latest Intel® Pentium® Silver or Celeron® processors and durable designs that make them ideal for the school environment, including such features as a […]
GoDaddy Partners with Startups Without Borders to Train Entrepreneurs across Saudi Arabia
“Start and Grow Online with GoDaddy” is a Free Online Training Course, Teaches Entrepreneurs How to Take Their Business Online Jeddah, KSA – 10 February, 2021 – GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs around the world, announced today the introduction of a free online training course titled ‘Start and Grow Online with GoDaddy’ designed to […]
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport branch in Sharjah commences the Spring semester
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Academy has ensured a safe and secure environment for the students to thrive Dubai, UAE, 4 February 2021: The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport branch in Sharjah (AASTS), a leading education institution in the field of maritime education, recently kickstarted their spring semester. While maintaining all […]
Alef Education Launches AI-driven app for language learning
Targets over six million non-Arabic speaking expats in the UAE alone Makes learning Arabic easier, more effective through machine-learning assisted modules Monday 25th January, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Leading global edtech company Alef Education, based out of Abu Dhabi, has launched Arabits, an AI-powered mobile app for Arabic language learners to develop their Arabic reading, […]
Almarai contributes free tablets for Learn From Home initiative
Almarai has participated in Learn From Your Home initiative launched by the Governor of Riyadh, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz which aims to support public education students with limited income. Almarai has donated 100,000 SAR to buy 500 tablets for students in Al-Kharj, benefiting from the initiative to help them have […]
Acer Releases Pair of New 11-inch Chromebooks for Education
DUBAI, UAE (January 26, 2020) Acer has announced a pair of new 11-inch Chromebooks for the education market with well-rounded features intended to make it as easy as possible for a school to go digital: military durability standards let parents trust that the devices are reliable, Zero-touch enrollment makes it easy for IT to roll them out, and students […]
Huawei signs an exclusive partnership with Eros Group to distribute the award-winning IdeaHub series in the UAE
The productivity tool for smart offices bundles intelligent writing, High Definition (HD) video conferencing and wireless sharing to enable collaboration and boost productivity for UAE enterprises Dubai, UAE – January 26, 2020: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, signed a partnership agreement with the Eros Group, appointing […]
UAEREP Launches Fourth Cycle and Starts Receiving Project Proposals
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 25 January 2021: The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) announced the launch of its fourth cycle at the fifth International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), convened virtually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Submissions […]
Wa’ed investment helps teaching software innovator Ynmo tackle learning disabilities
January 25, 2021 – Ynmo, the developer of the first Arabic-English software platform for teachers of students with disabilities, has raised $500,000 in a seed investment from Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco. The funding, through Wa’ed’s venture capital arm Wa’ed Ventures, will help Ynmo scale up staff, support and services to expand its instructional software – […]
Saudization of Engineering Jobs in 2021 – Proven Takes the Driver’s Seat to Help Clients
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, January 18, 2021: Proven, the leading outsources business services provider in the region, announced services to help its Saudi customers fulfill their engineer’s Saudization requirements. As part of Proven’s Outsourcing (PEO) service, clients can now choose from candidates from a pool of engineers to work with their organization. “Companies that put in […]
Despite COVID, Aramco’s Entrepreneurship Center (Wa’ed) Raises Financial Support to KSA Start-ups
January 12, 2021 – Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco, tripled the amount of money it loaned to Kingdom-based start-ups during 2020, and injected significantly more money into new businesses through venture capital (VC) investments, as it began a multi-year effort to raise support for Saudi entrepreneurs. The Dhahran-based venture, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramco, increased loan disbursements […]
The University of Queensland wins Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020
Team WakeShare from The University of Queensland, Australia, announced the 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards winners with a novel fuel-efficient shipping solution. Entries from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and Stanford University, US, take second and third place respectively. Information and communications technology (ICT) solutions, such as the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other […]
Digital inclusion: What does equal access to education mean in the digital age?
By Zohra Yermeche, Program Director for Connect To Learn at Ericsson The COVID-19 crisis, and the impact which it has had on learning across the world, have highlighted many of the digital disparities which exist in today’s world. When many of the world’s students shifted from physical to digital, we were also faced with the […]
Technology Innovation Institute’s Cryptography Research Centre in Abu Dhabi collaborates with Yale University
Partnership aims to pioneer breakthroughs in post-quantum cryptography and neuromorphic computing, leading to effective research outcomes and a knowledge-driven ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 6 January 2021: Abu Dhabi and the UAE are working on pioneering breakthroughs in post-quantum cryptography and neuromorphic computing through an international partnership between Technology Innovation […]
Huawei hosts 2020 job fair in Riyadh
Riyadh, KSA – December 31, 2020: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, held the latest edition of the Huawei & Partners ICT Talent Job Fair aimed at bolstering Saudi talent within the technology sector and contributing to the wider development goals of Vision 2030. This year’s fair […]
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport branch in Sharjah opens admissions for the Spring semester that is set to commence in February 2021
Recognised as one of the leading maritime academies in the region, the university offers top-notch hybrid education, alongside in-person attendance for practical applications Sharjah – United Arab Emirates – December 30, 2020: In fulfillment of its primary mission to empower young Emiratis to work in the maritime sector, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime […]