Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
In Partnership With MCIT 4th Edition Of Huawei ICT Competition Opens To Aspiring Students Across Saudi Arabia
New virtual platforms are created for Saudi students to exchange ideas, enhance practical skills, and contribute to the Kingdom’s growing ICT sector Huawei launches first Innovation Competition running in parallel to support industrial digitization Competitions will facilitate connections between government, enterprises, and academia
SANS Institute Introduces Cloud Security Training Courses in the Middle East
SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training, announced the availability of cloud security and certification training courses for the region. The GCC region is witnessing a brisk pace of cloud adoption due to the ongoing work from home initiatives by the government and private sector. Coupled with this adoption of public cloud, there […]
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah participates in “UAE Youth Engagement for Better Tomorrow”
Students from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) recently took part in a webinar organized by the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime as part of UN International Youth Day celebrations. Participation in this initiative is part of AASTS’ continuous efforts to adopt new methods that connect students […]
BenQ Crowned No.1 Interactive Flat Panel Brand in the Middle East for Q1 2020
Global leaders in display solutions, BenQ is proud to announce that they have been crowned the No.1 Interactive Flat Panel Brand in the Middle East in Q1 2020, capturing the education and corporate segments with their reliable and advanced flat panels. The announcement was made after a report by Future-source Consulting, market specialists in visual […]
Project Management Institute Offers Free Digital Courses to Help Professionals Build Skills to Advance in a Post COVID-19 World
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for the project management profession, announced a collection of free digital offerings to help professionals continue to build skills and prepare to advance in a post COVID-19 world. The Resources for the New Work Ecosystem include a variety of free online courses and virtual events on topics like project […]
Seamless education during COVID-19 and future improvements discussed during “Learn On” Saudi Online Education Summit
As part of the summit, Huawei and MCIT announced the launch of their latest cooperation “Learn On” platform for students and the public, who can receive Huawei ICT Career Certification through the courses. The programs will provide high-quality academic resources on an open platform, including access to online training to enhance their knowledge. The collaboration […]
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SANS Institute Introduces Flexi-Pass to Facilitate and Guarantee Security Education
The SANS Institute, the world’s largest training and certification organisation in the field of information security, has announced that users can avail the advantages of SANS Flexi-Pass until June 30th, 2020 upon purchasing the firm’s illustrious cybersecurity courses. This includes impressive benefits such as complimentary GIAC Certification Attempt, 6-month NetWars continuous training experience and […]
Saudi Arabia’s Taibah University Delivers Secure Digital Education to More Than 70,000 Students with Oracle Gen 2 Cloud
Taibah University, based in the Holy City of Medina has adopted a ‘Cloud First’ strategy with Oracle’s Gen 2 Cloud Infrastructure to deliver secure, convenient and integrated digital learning and administrative services that can be remotely accessed by thousands of university students, faculty and staff. “Our aim was to digitally transform Taibah University, and that vision […]
Ericsson’s USA 5G factory: staffed by professionals – trained by VR
Ericsson’s USA 5G Smart Factory in Texas is one of the most advanced manufacturing complexes in the world. When it launched earlier this year its engineering professionals were trained with almost no face-to-face interaction. By utilizing the power of virtual reality (VR) in the months prior to opening, new Ericsson employees were able to learn […]
HP Launches Free Print, Play & Learn Platform
HP Inc. launched Print, Play & Learn, a free online resource to support millions of families around the world who have transitioned to learning from home. Collaborating with education leaders, including Education.com, TIME for Kids, Canva, and KiwiCom, HP is curating weekly literacy content as well as worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles and other learning printables […]
SAUDI ARABIA’S RAPID RESPONSE TO MAINTAIN EDUCATION CONTINUITY DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
Management consultancy Oliver Wyman has found that GCC countries are setting world-leading examples of successfully ensuring the continuity of education and minimising disruption for children, teachers and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on countries’ education systems, some of which have been unprepared for the magnitude […]
INJAZ Al-Arab Launches its First Virtual Innovation Camp Challenge for the MENA “INJAZ Beyond Borders” in Partnership with Citi Foundation
INJAZ Al-Arab/ JA MENA launched its first virtual Innovation Camp Challenge, INJAZ Beyond Borders, supported by Citi Foundation on April 16th, 2020. INJAZ Beyond Borders Challenge is built around proposing solutions to gaps and weaknesses exposed by the COVID-19 crisis in Education, Healthcare and Technology. The challenge aims to pave the way to how technology can accelerate digital education by […]
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah starts “E-learning”
The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) has started implementing e-learning for the second semester in the College of Maritime Transport Technology. During the Spring break, faculty members were trained on giving e-lectures as well as providing the necessary support to students. AASTS’ interactive academic electronic platform contributes to opening […]
Huawei joins MCIT initiative by delivering 1,000 smart devices to students for virtual learning
Recognizing the importance of virtual learning during the digital transformation journey in Saudi Arabia, Huawei has committed to providing 1,000 new smart tablet devices to bolster virtual learning efforts in the Kingdom. The contribution was announced immediately in support of a new charity initiative ” Kolluna Attaa” being sponsored by the Ministry of Communications and […]
Cisco drives the conversation on diversity and inclusion in STEM
In line with International Women’s Day, Cisco today united industry leaders, customers and partners to celebrate the achievements of Saudi women in STEM, at its ‘She Makes Possible’ event. Held on the sidelines of Cisco Connect Saudi, the event gave attendees insights into how the Kingdom is championing a more inclusive society, through a range […]
Finastra introduces over 580 kids in the UAE to the world of coding with Hour of Code program
For the second year since the inception of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, Finastra in collaboration with Code.org, teamed up Innoventures Education and two local schools to introduce young minds to the world of coding and computer science. The initiative is part of Finastra’s long-term commitment to delivering computer science skills to children and young […]
Kaspersky announces winners of its annual Secur’IT Cup student competition
Kaspersky has announced the winners of its international competition for students – Secur’IT Cup 2019. A team of students from the Russian National Research Nuclear University MEPhI was named at the final event, which took place at the Kaspersky Academy Partner’s Summit in Lisbon. A team from the Singapore Institute of Technology and Marius Benthin […]
BenQ’s Smart Classroom Projector Is Here to Enrich Learning and Diversify Instruction
The World’s No. 1 DLP projector brand, BenQ, unveiled their latest smart projectors for classrooms, EX800ST and EW800ST- the first ever android based education projectors to feature cloud account integration, smart app capability, internet and wireless connectivity. They have been designed to promote diversified teaching and blended learning in K-12 classrooms. Providing long-lasting uninterrupted instruction […]
13 teams from 10 Middle East countries compete in Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2019 final
Thirteen teams comprising a total of 39 students from across the Middle East, including two teams representing Saudi Arabia, have competed in the final of the Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2019-2020, held at Huawei’s global headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Over the course of 2019, the competition attracted more than 21,000 student registrations from […]
Six Saudi tech talents to compete in Huawei ICT Competition international final in China
Huawei international and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced the recent winners of the Saudi Arabia edition of the Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2019. The competition aims to nurture local talent in the ICT field with a vision to sharpen their ICT skills and prepare them for the future of technology in […]
Facebook Journalism Project Renews ICFJ Partnership to Train Arab Journalists on How to Sort Fact from Fiction on Social Media
: More than 10,000 journalists across the Middle East and North Africa will learn to identify social media solutions that will strengthen the quality of reporting and help them make stronger connections with their audiences, by 2020, through an initiative of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and the Facebook Journalism Project. The Social Media […]
AURAK Holds Smart and Sustainable Cities Conference
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in conjunction with the International Workshop of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) held a two-day conference titled Smart and Sustainable Cities: Towards Sustainable Development Solutions. The conference opened with welcome speeches by Professor Stephen Wilhite, AURAK Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic […]