Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia wins first among Arab countries at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Saudi Arabia wins eight awards at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair – The world’s largest high school science research competition. The winning Saudi projects are in the following categories: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mathematics, Materials Science, Plant Sciences and Translational Medical Science. “We congratulate the winners this year and we […]
TEN BIGGEST ‘MYTHS’ IN ENGLISH TEACHING UNPICKED AS RATES OF ELT LEARNING IN MIDDLE EAST CONTINUE TO RISE
A new report from Pearson and ELTjam, ELT: Fact or Fiction has been released in the Middle East. ELT: Fact or Fiction questions ten of the most prevalent global ‘myths’ within the English language teaching sector today – asking which are fact and which are fiction. Some of the biggest and most influential names in […]
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority signs agreement with ITU & Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program
The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has signed a cooperative agreement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN’s specialised agency for information and communications technologies, and Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program during their participation at the SAMENA Telecom Leaders’ Summit 2016 held recently at the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam at Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai. The agreement […]
Leading education providers in the UAE welcome recognition of international qualifications
Dubai: The Emirates Aviation University and Pearson have announced their support of changes to the rules governing qualifications recognition in the UAE. Recently, the UAE’s National Qualifications Authority (NQA) and Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that international qualifications, such as Pearson’s BTEC qualifications, would be recognised throughout the UAE. Pearson qualifications, including […]
Pearson launches School Improvement Service to align with UAE School Inspection Framework
Pearson has announced a new School Improvement Service, designed to help UAE schools perform against the standards set out in the UAE’s new School Inspection Framework. The Framework is designed to help meet the country’s national agenda for education reform set about the UAE’s 2021 vision. The UAE School Inspection Framework was rolled out in […]
Cisco Drives Gender Inclusion in ICT through its Girls Power Tech Initiative
In a global effort to raise awareness around the necessity for girls to consider a career in ICT, Cisco is once again supporting Girls in ICT Day through its Girls Power Tech initiative. The UAE edition of the event will be held on May 12, 2016 at the Cisco’s Dubai offices in Knowledge Village, where […]
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