Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
United Arab Emirates rises 4 positions globally in Nature Index 2021 Annual Tables, despite pandemic
• UAE – 44th in top 50 countries globally, its highest achievement in four years • UAE – 2nd in Arab World1 and 5th in both Western Asia and MENA2 countries on this year index • UAE – in top 50 countries in Chemistry, Earth and Environmental sciences, Life sciences and Physical sciences • Khalifa […]
Saudi Arabia maintains its global position in Nature Index 2021 Annual Tables, despite pandemic
•KSA – 29th in top 50 countries globally for the third year in a row •KSA – 1st in Arab World1 and 2nd in both Western Asia and MEA2 countries on this year index •KSA – 64% of the research output of the 17 Arab countries •KSA – in top 50 countries and first in […]
Huawei, MCIT, and CITC conclude ‘Seeds for the Future’ program to develop Saudi ICT talent
Riyadh, KSA – August 19, 2021: In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Huawei has concluded the Seeds for the Future program in Saudi Arabia. Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program supports the development of digital skills in the Kingdom. The virtual closing ceremony […]
“Best Places to Work” Awards Manga Productions the Best Places to Work in Saudi Arabia Certificate for 2021
Riyadh, KSA, 9 August 2021: Manga Productions, a subsidiary under Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK), has been chosen as the Best Place to Work in Saudi Arabia for 2021. This year, the company topped the list of best places to work due to its innovative and stimulating work environment that enables the creativity needed to produce world-renowned […]
PEARSON PTE LAUNCHES SECURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING IN SAUDI ARABIA
The centers will provide better choice and accessibility to study abroad aspirants KSA, August 04, 2021: Pearson-the world’s learning company, hosted a virtual launch of its PTE Secure English Language Test (SELT) in Saudi Arabia. These tests have been approved by the UK Home Office and are used for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) purposes and the company now has four centers across Riyadh, Jeddah, […]
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The United Arab Emirates University Continues preparing to Host the International Conference on Engineering Geophysics in October
Al-Ain, 26 July 2021: The United Arab Emirates University in cooperation with Al Ain City Municipality is preparing to host the sixth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, The Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, between 25–28 October 2021. Prof. […]
Huawei Accelerates the Digital Journey of Education, Creating New Value Together
Middle East, July 7, 2021: The Huawei Global Intelligent Education Summit 2021 — themed Accelerate the Digital Journey of Education: New Value Together — has officially commenced today online. During the event, Huawei proposed the principle as “3/3/9”, which will be the foundation of the all-scenario education solution that aims to speed up the digital upgrade of the […]
British Council launches fun and interactive Summer School programme for kids
– A high-quality English learning experience designed by experts, the programme is led by qualified teachers who motivate every student and get everyone working together. – Children will have hands-on, interactive projects build skills like problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking as well as focus on real-world topics like artificial intelligence, gaming, ethical food and climate […]
Huawei and TVTC launch Tech Track initiative to train 20,000 Saudi students on advanced information and communications technologies
The initiative is open to all universities and college students across Saudi Arabia, and covers six technical ICT fields including Cloud, AI, Big Data, and Internet of Things Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – June 17, 2021: Technical and Vocational Training Cooperation (TVTC) and Huawei Tech. Investment Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd., a leading provider of information […]
PEUGEOT & Taaleem ‘Buckle Up!’ on Road Safety
PEUGEOT and Taaleem launch ‘Buckle Up!’ children’s story book to promote road safety French automotive manufacturer PEUGEOT and local education provider Taaleem, have partnered together to create a children’s book titled Buckle Up! to promote road safety for school children. The book highlights five road safety tips in an engaging and fun illustration to help teach children […]
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Creating higher education that’s flexible, secure and inclusive
Beyond the pandemic, universities seek a perfect blend of in-class and virtual learning By Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh, Managing Director, Cisco Saudi Arabia Sudden change is never easy. So, it’s no secret that the abrupt shift to distance learning last year caused a number of challenges and upheavals for educators, students and parents alike. At the same […]
Robotel Signs a Strategic Alliance to Develop a Digital Curriculum to Teach Arabic
MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Robotel, developer of the SmartClass teaching platform and leader in the development of digital curriculum to teach various languages, and Nexus Learn Arabic, a UK based startup dedicated to change the way the Arabic language is taught online through developing standardized Arabic curriculum, are proud to announce a partnership with the explicit goal […]
Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia Signs MoU, aims to become Gulf’s Regional VMware IT Academy
Regional academy plans to support Saudi Vision 2030 Local Content including the creation of jobs, and youth skills development. June 6, 2021, Saudi Arabia. VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan University (PSU), today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop plans to establish the first […]
KAUST Launches First Arabic Entrepreneurship Online Course on edX
Virtual course brings the expertise of the KAUST Entrepreneurship Center to the Arabic speaking world June 2, 2021 – Thuwal, Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) today opened registrations for its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled “Entrepreneurship Adventures” scheduled to start on July 4. The gamified masterclass promises to be a breakthrough in […]
Emirati Students to Commence Online Internships with Leading Japanese Firms for the First Time
(Abu Dhabi, 30th May 2021) An online internship program coordinated by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) will see six students of Khalifa University (KU) intern at four of Japan’s most technologically advanced firms. The 8 week-long internship programs will commence from May 31, 2021, and will focus on technologies and specializations that include advanced agriculture, machine learning, and […]
PepsiCo signs MoU with Family Affairs Council to empower Saudi women
Riyadh, May 27, 2021 PepsiCo, the world’s leading food and beverage company, signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Family Affairs Council (FAC) to further empower Saudi women. The MoU will introduce number of social initiatives aimed at advancing the role of women across all areas of PepsiCo business. It is in line with the […]
Huawei launches its first ever one-stop shop for startups in the region
Designed to empower startups and developers as they target worldwide customers 27th May 2021, Dubai, UAE: Huawei has launched a one-stop shop for startups and developers, which is the first such initiative by the global tech giant in the region. Through this initiative, Huawei aims to empower innovative entrepreneurs in the region to scale and grow […]
GoDaddy shares five tips for home business success
Focus, passion and time management are crucial skills to have Starting a business from your home can offer a number of advantages. It can offer flexibility to focus on getting the business started and can help reduce costs by being able to get started with a laptop, internet connection, and a website. Yet, when choosing a […]
Technology Innovation Institute’s Directed Energy Research Centre Partners with World-leading Universities
Strategic partnerships with prestigious institutions from Europe and South America will advance breakthroughs in directed energy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5 May 2021: Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Directed Energy Research Centre (DERC) has partnered with Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum and Helmut Schmidt […]
Virtual Medical Academy: Continuous Professional Development for the Healthcare Sector, aligned with the Goals of KSA’s Vision 2030
Academy boasts 270,000 members, two million educational hours delivered, and eight years of empowering healthcare fraternity in Saudi Arabia Operating with the vision to support ‘Shareek’, the PPP initiative of His Highness the Crown Prince, Riyadh/Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 27 April 2021 The Virtual Medical Academy (VMA) in Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as […]
Mehna wins MIT Bootcamp Challenge tackling youth unemployment
MIT Innovation Leadership Bootcamp co-organized by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education and UAEU The winning projects will be featured in UAE University’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai 120 Emirati and Arab youth divided into 22 teams took part in the blended Bootcamp experience Participants spent 10 weeks exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address […]
Abdul Aziz International School continues to offer top-quality education with its exclusive E-learning solution
The SABIS® Digital Platform is a specially designed, fully interactive, teaching and learning program Riyadh, April 19.2021 The last school year has been very different from others as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students had to adapt to a new online educational experience that introduced its own set of challenges. At Abdul Aziz International School (AIS), Managed […]