Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
Huawei and Misk Foundation to provide internships to Saudi youth
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Misk Foundation to develop Saudi talent within the Kingdom’s ICT sector. The MoU was signed during the Misk Global Forum 2019 by Mashari Al Ibrahim, CEO of Misk Fellowships, and Dennis […]
King Abdulaziz University to establish Huawei ICT Academy to boost local talent
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) has signed an agreement with Huawei—a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices—to establish a Huawei ICT Academy that serves to enhance the training opportunities available to students in the rapidly growing technology field. The agreement was signed between the two organizations at Huawei’s global […]
iCademy’s online education provides students with solid foundation for future success at university and beyond
The perception that online studies have only limited benefits and can leave students unprepared for ‘real life’ at university is fast becoming a thing of the past. The ‘traditional’ idea that only classroom-based learning benefits students both academically and socially has been proven to be outdated by the success of graduates from iCademy Middle East. […]
The National Academy of Information Technology and Huawei celebrate the graduation of the second batch of trainees in enrichment programs
Under the patronages of Eng. Yousef Al-Ulyan, Vice President of Saudi Aramco Information Technology and Chairman of the National Information Technology (NIT) Academy and H.E. Mr. Dennis Dongliang, CEO of Huawei In Saudi Arabia, the NIT Academy and Huawei celebrated the graduation of the second batch of the trainees who finished the six-month enrichment programs […]
Tabuk University Launches the First Fortinet Network Security Academy in Saudi Arabia
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Tabuk University will be the first educational institution in Saudi Arabia to offer the Fortinet Network Security Academy (FNSA) program. The FNSA is designed to develop and train action-oriented cybersecurity experts to manage new and advanced threats on the horizon. The […]
KLDera, Microsoft Arabia Collaborate to Launch Online Training Solutions
. KLDera, the company behind the online training center maraam.io and Microsoft Arabia announced today the commencement of a cooperation arrangement as part of the “Microsoft Partners” program which will allow KLDera to offer its products and online training services through Microsoft’s sales channels and representatives. The program will enable KLDera to access a wider […]
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MCIT, Huawei Launch 3rd Edition of ICT Competition in Saudi Arabia to Foster Local Talents
In collaboration with Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Saudi Arabia, Huawei -a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices -has launched the third edition of its annual Huawei Middle East ICT Competition in Saudi Arabia. University students are invited to register before October 10th, 2019. The […]
Public-Private-Academic Partnerships Enable Jordan’s 35,000 Digital Careers
Public-private partnerships are enabling the Jordanian government’s goals of training 35,000 people in digital skills, in line with the World Bank’s Amman Communique, industry experts announced today. Supporting digital skills build and youth enablement, SAP has celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of its Young Professional Program in Jordan, in the presence of […]
GEMS Education and Hassana complete acquisition of Ma’arif, Saudi Arabia’s largest private school group
GEMS Education KSA, a joint venture company owned by the General Organisation for Social Insurance (“GOSI”) and GEMS Education, completed the acquisition of Ma’arif Education and Training Company (“Ma’arif”). Ma’arif private schools, established in 1391H / 1971 in Saudi Arabia, have more than 40 years of experience in school management, with more than 13 campuses […]
“Taif Season” Provides Training Support for More Than 1,500 Young Men and Women
During Taif Season, the organizers have held a number of training workshops to develop the capabilities of Saudi youth, raise service quality, and enrich the visitor experience. The programme, part of ongoing efforts to develop the Kingdom as a global tourism destination, features nine tracks and over 1,500 men and women have benefited so far, […]
BenQ Announced the Next Generation Campus Broadcast System: “X-Sign Broadcast”
Digital technology is transforming the way institutions communicate, and BenQ is leading the way. BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of professional display solutions and the No.1 IFP brand across the Middle East (based on Futuresource reports in Q1’19), announces X-Sign Broadcast’s release, the new Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) based Campus Broadcast System. X-Sign Broadcast allows educators to push text, images, […]
Ooredoo Myanmar Continues to Empower Women by Supporting Tech Age Girls to Attend Phase II of ToT (Training of Trainers)
Ooredoo Myanmar announced today that the participants of the Tech Age Girls program has begun Phase II of the ToT (Training of Trainers) at the Myanmar Book Centre, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon. The Training of Trainers (ToT) supports women to improve their digital skills with technology and leadership training. Its main objective is for women […]
Canon Juniors Academy launches new photography workshop for kids
Canon Middle East is bringing in an exciting new photography summer camp to families in Dubai called Young Story Tellers Summer Program in partnership with Gulf Photo Plus. Sponsored by Canon Juniors Academy, the program includes a stunning special offer from Canon and has successfully kicked off in July. The workshops will take place at […]
Saudi Council of Engineers to collaborate with Huawei in training initiative
The Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) has signed an Agreement with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, to provide training courses for ICT engineers in the Kingdom. The Agreement between SCE and Huawei was signed on today by the Secretary General of the SCE Eng. […]
GIA Organises Retail Sales Associate Training Programme for Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Dubai
To help retail sales staff communicate effectively, GIA Dubai recently organised retail sales associate training programmes for Malabar Gold & Diamonds at their stores in Dubai, UAE. Since 2018, GIA Dubai has trained more than 200 staff of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Dubai and Bahrain. The training programme includes information about GIA, the 4Cs […]
30th anniversary of the WWW: Better access to education and healthcare top aspirations for the next 30 years of the Web for KSA residents
To mark the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, over 1000 survey respondents from across KSA shared what the Web has made possible for them today, and what they hope it will make possible for future generations. Whilst the web has delivered many ‘firsts’, from the first website (info.cern.ch – 1990) and the […]
Jeddah International Exhibition For Education and Training
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Saudi EduTech exhibition, the leading Jeddah international exhibition for education, training equipment, services and technology’ during the period 19-21 August 2019 at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events. This exhibition is in line with the Saudi Government’s continued interest in […]
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Assessment English and Kaplan Test Prep Collaborate on New Livestreamed and Online IELTS® Preparation
Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment English, who together provide official preparation materials for Cambridge English Qualifications and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) have partnered with Kaplan Test Prep, a premier provider of educational services, to deliver live streamed and online preparation courses for IELTS. Using official Cambridge IELTS content from Cambridge Assessment English […]
Stanford Graduate School of Business Launches Stanford Embark, a New Online Toolkit for Entrepreneurs Across the Globe
In its commitment to furthering the global reach and meaningful impact, Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) today announced Stanford Embark, an online self-paced resource to help guide entrepreneurs through each stage of their business venture. Stanford Embark is an interactive membership-based toolkit for emerging and established entrepreneurs. The resource is designed by Stanford GSB’s […]
UAE-Jordan Strategic Partnership in Government Modernization Launches One Million Jordanian Coders Initiative
(AETOSWire): The Jordanian capital Amman witnessed the launch of the One Million Jordanian Coders initiative under the patronage and in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II as part of a strategic partnership in government modernization between the UAE and Jordan. A high-level UAE delegation led by His Excellency […]
AURAK is Wyoming Bound
(AETOSWire): The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP) hosted a two-day committee visit for a University of Wyoming (UW) delegation to speculate on the possibility of cultivating a student and faculty exchange program. The delegation consisted of two members, Dr. Michael V. Pishko, Dean, College of Engineering and […]
ITI Egypt and SAP Enable Egypt’s Young Professionals for Digital Careers
Supporting digital skills build and youth enablement, global technology company SAP celebrated the graduation of the latest cohorts of its Young Professional Program in Egypt. In 2019, three cohorts have graduated from the 2-3 month long program to become certified SAP Associate Consultants. SAP partnered with Information Technology Institute Egypt (ITI) on two of […]