Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
cisco and misk join forces to unlock the potential of saudi youth
Cisco and MiSK Foundation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will prepare the leadership of tomorrow with the skills of the future. The MOU sets the framework for both parties to work closely together to empower Saudi youth with the right cultural, technology, media and educational tools to unleash the potential of the […]
SWIFT goes live with new e-learning platform
SWIFT announces that its new eLearning platform, SWIFTSmart, is now live with more than 200 individual courses and videos, including customised training programmes for cyber security and financial crime compliance. SWIFTSmart is an interactive, cloud-based educational service that provides a digital catalogue of courses available in short content modules with animations, exercises and quizzes to […]
Global Office Solutions utilizes its expertise to equip educational institutions
The University of Jazan has signed a furnishing agreement with the Global Office Solutions Company “GOS” for the supply and installation of furniture to the university departments. As per the agreement, GOS will be responsible for equipping the Faculty of Applied Science including the deans’ offices, Professors’ Centre, medical laboratories, lecture halls and all the […]
TechAccess Sharpens Focus on Saudi Arabia; Encourages Partner Training in KSA with Partner HUB
TechAccess, the leading value-added distributor in the Middle East, North Africa, Levant, Pakistan and Afghanistan is sharpening its focus on Saudi Arabia and is encouraging its partner community to advance their skills by taking advantage of its fully equipped Partner HUB. TechAccess’ dedicated Partner HUB located in Riyadh, is the distributors efforts to enable its […]
Saudi Technical & Vocational Training Corporation and Huawei collaborate to enrich Kingdom’s Labor Market
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has presented 10 Saudi Technical and Vocation Training Corporation (TVTC) instructors with certification for advanced mobile maintenance training following an intensive skills development program. TVTC’s Governor, H.E. Ahmed Alfahaid, was present during the graduation ceremony to personally congratulate the instructors at Huawei Headquarters in […]
ITWORX Education takes home two prized titles at the ACN Arab Technology Awards 2016
In recognition of its fruitful efforts towards achieving its “School without Borders” mission, ITWORX Education has won the Arabian Computer News (ACN) Arab Technology Awards 2016, for its unique educational solution that extended learning to Syrian children at a refugee camp in Chtaura, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. ACN honored ITWORX Education’s notable achievement with two mementos […]
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Stars of Science innovations aiming to solve regional problems prove popular with audiences
Stars of Science innovations have sparked a groundswell of activity on the show’s social media channels, driving interest in science and technology around the Arab world as the program enters this season’s seventh week. Since launching season 8, the show has received positive feedback and words of encouragement to highlight that given the right tools, […]
Pearson launches new Global English Language Teacher Award in the Middle East
Pearson ELT has launched a new award to celebrate inspirational teachers. The global Award will showcase teachers from the Middle East, and around the world, who have implemented innovative ways of teaching in their classrooms leading to improved learning outcomes; from the big innovations to the everyday. Pearson expects to see a great response from […]
ITWORbX Education to Reveal Its Award-Winning Portfolio with Microsoft at BETT LatAm Leadership Summit
ITWORX Education is set to disclose its award-winning portfolio of education solutions with Microsoft at the 4th BETT LatAm Leadership Summit, taking place in Mexico City between 27 and 28 October 2016. The summit brings together over 2,000 influential education leaders from more than 29 countries across Latin America (LatAm) and the rest of the […]
Arabia CSR Networks Certified Training on Fundamentals of CSR and Sustainability
Arabia CSR Network will conduct a certified training on CSR and Sustainability fundamentals on 6th – 9th November 2016 in Dubai. This essential training which is the first of a series of certified training, guarantees to equip a wide range of participants that are looking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of CSR and Sustainability, […]
Educational Gamification Wins AED 30,000 at GITEX Student Lab Competition
Three innovative millennials won AED 60,000 to change the game for their careers in technology today at GITEX. The GITEX Student Lab is an opportunity for students to develop never-before-seen solutions using engineering, technology, science, and computing. Submissions to the competition came from all over the globe, from language learning to connected wearables, and featured […]
Panasonic Nurtures Young Minds at GITEX 2016
Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) hosted students from various universities in the UAE at GITEX 2016 with an aim to nurture young minds in the technology and engineering arena. Students pursuing engineering and computers science courses at American University in Sharjah, Zayed University, and Ajman University were given a tour of Panasonic’s innovative […]
HBMSU kicks off training sessions at the Banner Training Center
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) kicked off the inaugural training sessions at its Banner Training Center, the first such state-of-the-art facility in the Middle East designed to help Banner users to develop smarter, hands-on skills in the areas of Student Information System. Based at the HBMSU campus, the center’s first batch of trainees comprise […]
HBMSU launches two Pearson-certified programs to support government excellence in UAE
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has launched its ‘7-Star Customer Service Diploma’ and ‘4th generation for institutional excellence Diploma’ programs, in line with its commitment to promote the UAE’s leadership in expediting government services and achieving highest customer satisfaction and happiness. The two key programs, which received the prestigious Pearson Assured Status from Pearson, […]
Koenig announces successful completion of first batch of trainees for its EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course
Koenig Solutions, a leading IT training provider and the world’s number one offshore training company, revealed the successful completion of the first batch of trainees for its new course offering, the EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course. 13 participants completed the new course offering, which took place at the Koenig Training Solutions Centre in Dubai. […]
‘There’s a new consumer on the horizon’ Ogilvy Noor book ‘Generation M’ explores what it means to be a modern-day Muslim consumer.
Today, Ogilvy Noor announces the release of its latest book ‘Generation M: Young Muslims Changing the World’, an exploration of what it means to be a young Muslim today and why this generation demands our attention. Written by Ogilvy Noor’s Vice President and award winning author Shelina Janmohamed, the groundbreaking book underscores Ogilvy Noor’s global […]
Dubai Data Establishment Hosts Third Master Class
The Dubai Data Establishment hosted its third masterclass for representatives of several government and private entities on 6th September at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government. Lead by Younus Al Nasser, CEO, Dubai Data Establishment, the masterclass introduced attendees to the accomplishments of the initiative since its formation in 2014 and also included a […]
TechAccess Completes Milestone as HDS Authorised Training Centre
TechAccess, the leading value added distributor in the Middle East, North Africa, LEVANT, Pakistan and Afghanistan has successfully completed one year as a Hitachi Data Systems’ (HDS) Authorised Training Center. In the past year TechAccess has conducted numerous training at its Solutions Centre in Dubai for HDS partners and customers across the Middle East, Saudi […]
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia ups commitment to Kingdom through partnership with Princess Noura University
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has recently collaborated with Princess Noura University and Dublin City University to help students with the development of the skills required by industry to face future challenges. A number of female Saudi students were the first to participate in an intensive three to four-month telecommunications training program. The program, which focused […]
TRA announces academic membership of Ajman University of Science and Technology to International Telecommunication Union
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revealed that Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) has been granted academic membership into the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for issues that concern information and communication technologies. The move is hailed as a key step forward that complement […]
MathAlive! Jeddah reopens at Fakieh Planetarium
Following a short break during the recent Eid Holidays, MathAlive!, the unique interactive math and science exhibit created by Raytheon, has reopened to the public at Fakieh Planetarium as part of an exciting three-month summer stopover in Jeddah. At its mid-point since its May 2016 opening, MathAlive! will remain in Jeddah until August 26. The […]
TAQNIA Cyber and Koenig Solutions partner to open modern cyber academy in Riyadh’s Business Gate
A newly-formed strategic partnership between TAQNIA Cyber, a leading information security company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Koenig Solutions, a leading IT training provider and the world’s number one offshore training company, is expected to result in the opening of a high-end cyber academy inside Business Gate of Riyadh City, the capital […]