Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
Ford Aims to Empower Upcoming Businesswomen in Saudi Arabia Through Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy
Ford is celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day with some of the brightest female minds in Saudi Arabia by hosting the first women-only Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy workshop with Effat University March 7-9. International Women’s Day is not only an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate women’s contributions to the global workforce, but a chance to […]
Kaplan acquires Genesis Institute to further facilitate training and development in the Middle East
Global training and education company Kaplan has acquired Genesis Institute. The deal was signed at the Genesis headquarters in Dubai by Kaplan UK Chief Executive Officer Peter Houillon and Binod Shankar, Managing Director of Genesis Institute. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Genesis and its team will trade under the name Kaplan Genesis […]
Jordanian Consul General Visits AURAK
His Excellency Dr. Sa’ed Radaideh, consul general of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has visited the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to congratulate AURAK for the academic recognition of its programs in Jordan. After meeting Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, AURAK president, Prof Bilal Akash, vice president […]
Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy Expands to Saudi Arabia Focusing on Role of Women in the Future Business Landscape
The Ford Motor Company Fund is bringing the Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy (HFEA) to Saudi Arabia in March, with the announcement of a partnership with leading women’s institution Effat University in Jeddah. The programme sees its Middle Eastern debut following a successful year in the Kingdom of Morocco, where close to 100 Moroccan entrepreneurs benefitted […]
ITWORX Education Anchors Its Position as a Leading Education Services Provider
As a non-traditional education services provider, ITWORX Education joined a campus of Microsoft partners and an elite group of high-profile industry experts and thought leaders at the 2017 BETT UK, the world’s largest education event, to share next generation ideas and innovative, technology-led classroom practices and solutions with stakeholders in the field. This year’s edition, […]
Pearson and Nesta announce research initiative designed to predict the skills and competencies required for employment in 2030
Learning company Pearson and innovation foundation Nesta today announce a research partnership in collaboration with Michael Osborne (Oxford Martin School), which is designed to provide businesses, governments, and education experts with new insights and evidence about the skills and competencies required in the future economy. Through Employment in 2030: Skills, Competencies & the Implications for […]
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Research Groups from USA Finland and UK Announced – Global – ENG_1484847077
Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar grant awarded for the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. His Excellency Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of the Board of […]
Research Groups from USA, Finland and UK Announced as Recipients of UAE Rain Enhancement Program’s 5 Million Dollar Grant
Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar grant awarded for the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. His Excellency Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of the Board of […]
AURAK Promotes Women’s Opportunities in STEM Education with AGYA Workshop
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in association with the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA), has today launched the ‘Women in STEM Education and Career Pathways’ conference. The international conference specifically focuses on boosting opportunities and awareness for women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Over the course […]
Pearson launches Teacher Professional Development Service in the Middle East
Pearson has announced the launch of a new service in the Middle East designed to improve the quality of education and training received by the region’s teachers. The Pearson Teacher Professional Development Service has been officially available throughout the Middle East since October 1st, 2016. The launch will allow schools, training centres and government departments […]
AURAK and UAE Space Agency Sign Partnership Agreement
\The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has signed a partnership agreement with the UAE Space Agency, officially putting pen to paper in the federal institution’s head office in Abu Dhabi. A delegation from the university, consisting of Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, its president, Professor Mousa Mohsen, dean of the School of Engineering […]
Saudi Student Attends Exclusive Space Training Program
At 22 years old, Abdullah H. Alghamdi, a Saudi national and Bachelor of Science candidate majoring in Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University, had the opportunity of a lifetime this past summer. As one of six international students chosen to participate in Lockheed Martin’s Space Fundamentals Training Program, Abdullah embarked on an inspiring journey to […]
AURAK Signs MoU with Camfil
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) today signed a memorandum of understanding with Camfil, a global leader within the air filtration industry. A delegation from Camfil, consisting of Mr. Rahul Uppal – Managing Director, Dr. Nodirjon Rasulov and Dr. Madina Khodzhaeva, visited the university, meeting with AURAK president, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, […]
Pearson brings virtual reality learning technology to Middle East
Pearson launched its latest augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) educational technology in the Middle East. This includes content for Microsoft HoloLens, the brand new augmented reality viewer, as well as content for VR including interactive 360° courseware. Microsoft’s HoloLens, is the world’s first untethered augmented reality system. HoloLens is a device that allows […]
CMA Rolls Out Regional Train the Trainer Workshop Series
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is organizing an advanced training series in Bahrain this month. “Train the Trainer” is designed to empower CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) instructors in the region on the latest finance industry advancements and training techniques. The three-day workshop equips CMA trainers with the modern training methodologies required to transfer knowledge to […]
IEEE Conference Launched in Ras Al Khaimah
(ME NewsWire): The 5th International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Applications (ICEDSA 2016), sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), was today launched in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Taking place on the AURAK campus, the conference runs until Thursday, December 8, and focuses on the latest theoretical […]
Over 10,000 Middle East Refugees and Youth Inspired by Coding, the Language of the Future
More than 10,000 Middle East refugees and youth boosted their Digital Economy career prospects with coding courses, as part of the inaugural Refugee Code Week. Across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey – which are among the world’s largest hosts of refugees according to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) — refugees and nationals learned highly-valued […]
AURAK Students Successfully Implement Vertical Farming
Students at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) have successfully implemented vertical farming for the first time within the context of the United Arab Emirates’ harsh climate.The project, which two junior biotechnology students prepared, Najath Abdulkareem and Nada Anwar, was one of several submitted by the university as part of the UAE’s second […]
King Abdulaziz University Drives Saudi Vision 2030 Goals of Youth Empowerment and Innovation
King Abdulaziz University is driving Saudi Vision 2030 goals of youth empowerment and innovation by becoming the Middle East and North Africa’s first educational institution to establish an SAP Next-Gen Hub on its campus. The Next-Gen Hub, part of SAP University Alliances Global Academic and Innovation Network, will allow for KAU students and faculty to […]
AURAK Awarded for Best Green Campus in UAE
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah has been presented with the Best Green Campus award for 2016, receiving the prestigious accolade at an exclusive ceremony in Abu Dhabi. AURAK competed against 14 other major universities, all based in the UAE, for the award which was organized as part of the Sustainable Campus Initiative. The […]
AURAK Launches Innovation Week Program
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has launched its comprehensive program for the second annual Innovation Week initiative, as decreed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The university held an innovation competition for students earlier this month, giving them the […]
Digital Education Exhibition Ensures GCC is a Leader in Progressive Learning Techniques
Cengage, a global education and technology company, provided higher education representatives from the Middle East with a range of digital solutions at The Digital Education Show Middle East 2016. The event took place from November 14 to 17 at The Conrad, Dubai. The company focused on conveying the benefits of a range of digital platforms, […]