Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
‘Digital Transformation of Education Sector in Saudi Will Play Key Role in Realization of Vision 2030’, says Aruba’s Saudi Head
One of the main pillars of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is the educational sector. The vision states – “Our goal is to attract and retain the finest Saudi and foreign minds, and provide them with all they need. Their presence in the Kingdom will contribute to economic development and attract additional foreign investment.” Shifting to […]
AURAK Hosts IEEE Student Day 2019
(AETOSWire): The American University of Ras Al Khaimah’s (AURAK) School of Engineering hosted its 14th annual IEEE Student Day 2019 to foster student innovation in the field of Engineering. IEEE Student Day 2019, reaching the milestone of its 14th year of activity, was sponsored by ECOLAB and in partnership with IEEE UAE Section, Dubai […]
Learning Together: Both Men and Women at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Benefit from First Ever Co-Ed Driving Skills for Life in Saudi Arabia
Ford’s Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) delivered another first for Saudi Arabia last week, when the award-winning safe driving programme visited the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, to deliver the first ever programme for both the men and women on campus. In partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, […]
Key Highlights From The 2019 AboutHer Global Forum In Washington D.C.
On the 16th of April, the prestigious George Washington University in Washington D.C., USA saw visitors enter its premises to attend the newest forum dedicated to honoring the journey and accomplishments of Saudi Arabian women. The inaugural edition of The AboutHer Global Forum (AGF) entitled “Saudi Women On The Road To Vision 2030” comprised a […]
SANS Institute to Train and Enable Professionals with Deep, Hands-on Cyber Security Skills at SANS Riyadh 2019
SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training, announced SANS Riyadh 2019 to help cyber security professionals in Saudi Arabia develop deep, hands-on skills through immersion-style training. SANS Riyadh 2019 will be held at the Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Riyadh from April 13-18, 2019. Expert instructors including some of the world’s top cyber […]
Riyadh to host first ‘Console Gaming Bootcamp’ of 2019
Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh will host the first Console Gaming Bootcamp of 2019 this month, jointly organized by Badir Technology Incubators and Accelerators Program, Corporate Hub 9 (CH9) Bahrain, and ECDC from France. The four-day Bootcamp will be held from March 25 to 28 at King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue and aims to create […]
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Sharjah Research Academyand University of SharjahDiscuss Developments ofJoint Research
Within the activities of Sharjah Research Academy (SRA) which aim at development of scientific research system in Sharjah andhighlighting the current research project outputs as well as the extent of their success in the development of the local community,SRA received a large number of researchers and academic staff from University of Sharjah, and a number […]
AURAK Signs MoU with EMDI
-(AETOSWire)-TheAmericanUniversityofRasAIKhaimah(AURAK)President Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, andEMDIInstituteofMedia&Communication(EMDI) Deputy General Manager, Ms. Arundhati Sen,signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a signing ceremonytopromoteeducationalandvocational training cooperation. The partnership is aimed to provide professional training in unconventional careers which will give a competitive edge to the youth of Ras Al Khaimah not just in the United Arab Emirates but globally. […]
Strong Focus on Saudi Women in Business for Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy with2019 Workshops Ready to Kick Off in Riyadh and Jeddah Universities
Marking its third consecutive year in Saudi Arabia, the Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy makes a welcome return to the Kingdomthis month, with Riyadh’s Princess Nourahbint Abdulrahman University hosting the first workshop of the year, followed in quick succession by Effat University in Jeddah a week later. As a result ofexpanding its partnerships in the Kingdom […]
BETT MEA 2019 to highlight evolving needs of 21st century education
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council,Bett Middle East & Africa (MEA) is back with a two-day education technology summit and expo in partnership with Abu Dhabi Department for Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and in collaboration with their Worldwide Partner Microsoft. The event will […]
Canon Saudi Arabia Participates In “Proud Of My University” Exhibition At King Abdulaziz University
Canon Saudi Arabia sponsors the graduation ceremony of leading educational institution, King Abdulaziz University, taking place from February 7th to February 13th at the university premises in Jeddah. Canon will be providing photography services, conduct dialogue sessions and provide professional consultancy services for students at the exhibition building 29. At the exhibition, Canon Saudi Arabia, […]
AURAK Meets with Sungkyunkwan University
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, met with representatives from Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea to discuss possibilities of an international partnership. The Dean of the Business School of Sungkyunkwan University and President of Korean Academic Society of Business Administration, Professor Kim Yong June, and CEO […]
saudi arabia takes first place worldwide, with coding initiative
Microsoft today unveiled engagement insights from ‘Hour of Code’ an initiative held in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education, that aims to promote coding culture in the Kingdom and encourage students to develop future-ready skills. Scoring first place worldwide based on number of events per capita, ‘Hour of Code’ has enabled over 1.643 million […]
MCIT and Huawei launch the ICT Job Fair in Riyadh Chamber
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with Huawei to launch the First Huawei and Partners ICT Talent Job Fair. The recruitment event aims to promote promising students who have taken part in previous Huawei training programs such as the ICT Competition, Future Leaders Program, Seeds for the Future, or educational initiatives […]
AURAK Enters into an MoU with Huawei Tech
The American University of Ras Al Kaimah (AURAK) President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and Huawei Tech FZ-LLC (Huawei) Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Li Shi, entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding in a signing ceremony hosted at the University. AURAK is the first educational institution in the UAE to sign an MOU with […]
Finastra’s Hour of Code program connects over 380 kids in the UAE to the world of coding
Finastra in collaboration with Code.org, teamed up with 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 people in the rapidly advancing digital Middle East. The Hour of Code initiative is designed […]
His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi Launches Egypt Award for Government Services Applications by University Students
His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, today launched the Egypt Award for Government Services Applications by University Students during the Cairo International Exhibition and Conference on Information and Telecommunication Technology (Cairo ICT 2018). The annual award is part of Egypt’s strategic partnership with the UAE, aimed at modernizing […]
Lifelong Learning Is Essential To Remain Relevant In an Ever-Changing World States ACCA
Accountancy professionals will be increasingly required to broaden their skill-set and take ownership of their personal development if they are to succeed in an ever-changing, dynamic world, states the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). As found in a report launched by ACCA, Learning for the Future, the accountancy profession, like many other professions, faces […]
Students from 10 Middle East countries travel to China for the international final of Huawei’s ICT Competition 2018
Huawei has announced the end of the second edition of it’s ICT Competition 2018 aimed at preparing the next generation of ICT leaders based on Huawei new vision of bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected and intelligent world. Combining the company’s CSR goal of nurturing local ICT talent in […]
MCIT and Huawei announce finalists of ICT Skill Competition in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
MCIT and Huawei has announced the end of the Saudi chapter of its ICT Competition 2018. Aimed at universities and students, the competition seeks to recognize and nurture the region’s finest ICT talent. The winners have earned a trip to China at the end of November, where they will compete with international finalists and receive […]
AURAK Hosts ICEWES 2018
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted their annual three-day conference, The International Conference on Energy, Water, and Environmental Sciences (ICEWES), in cooperation with the Arab German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) and the International Canadian Association for Sharing Knowledge and Sustainability (IASKS) to bring together researchers and scientists with interests […]
Global skills gap: here to stay? Not if new American university can help it
In less than a year, Nexford has closed its seed round of $4 million (April 2018), mobilized a team of full-time faculty and experts including employees from Ivy League schools and designed a curriculum based on learner and employer needs. The landmark event is recognition that the online American university, headquartered in Washington DC, in […]