Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.

Huawei Establishes Regional Watch Face Designer Community in Middle East and Africa
Huawei has registered over 1,000 creators in the Middle East and Africa for its Watch Face Designer initiative, expanding customization options.

Saudi Arabia Integrates AI and Esports into School Student Activities
Saudi Arabia has officially integrated AI, cybersecurity, and esports into school student activities for the academic year 1448 AH to develop digital skills.

Vertiv Expands Manufacturing and Testing Capacity at Tognana Campus in Italy
Vertiv has announced plans to double its chiller production capacity at the Tognana campus by 2026 and build a new testing laboratory by 2027.

SDAIA Academy to Launch 18 Specialized Bootcamps in August
The SDAIA Academy is launching 18 specialized training bootcamps this August to develop national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.

ICAIRE Calls for Global Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Ethics at UNESCO Meeting
ICAIRE called for integrating ethical principles into scientific research and public policy during its participation in the UNESCO networks meeting.

Saudi Arabia Integrates AI Literacy into National Strategy to Support Vision 2030 Goals
Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth and Vision 2030 goals, according to a new report by Coursera.

Turkish Airlines Orders 12 HAVELSAN Flight Simulators
Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement with HAVELSAN to acquire 12 new flight simulation training devices, supporting its fleet expansion goals.

Hadaf Signs Agreement to Train 3,000 Youth in Modern Technologies
The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund has partnered with the Academy of Learning to train 3,000 citizens in AI, cybersecurity, and logistics.

MCIT Launches EY Microsoft AI Skills Passport Program
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the EY Microsoft AI Skills Passport program to train students in artificial intelligence.

Mawhiba Summer Programs Launch for 10,000 Saudi Students
Mawhiba has launched its 2026 summer programs, providing over 10,000 Saudi students with advanced training in AI, robotics, and space science.

SANS AI Survey Reveals Cybersecurity Governance Gap
The 2026 SANS AI survey highlights a critical governance gap as cybersecurity AI adoption surges, leaving security teams without formal audit frameworks.

Saudi Minister Meets Scholarship Students in China to Discuss Tech Future
The Saudi Minister of Communications met with scholarship students in China to discuss localizing advanced technologies and boosting the digital economy.

C3 and HSBC Launch Nature Impact Accelerator to Scale Habitat Restoration
Companies Creating Change (C3) has partnered with HSBC to launch a new program supporting habitat restoration across MENAT and Southeast Asia.

AI Enrichment Program Launches in Dammam for 180 Students
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University and Mawhiba have launched an AI enrichment program in Dammam for 180 middle and secondary students.

SDAIA and ITU Launch Global AI Readiness Hackathon for University Students
SDAIA and the ITU have opened registration for a global hackathon targeting university students to develop AI solutions in education, health, agriculture, and finance.

Sustainability Emerges as Top Predictor of Project Success in New PMI Study
A new global study by PMI and GPM reveals that sustainability has surpassed traditional methodologies as the primary predictor of project success.

British Council Funds Nine UK-Saudi Research Collaboration Projects
The British Council and RDIA awarded over 4 million Riyal to fund nine joint UK-Saudi research projects in healthcare, clean energy, and environmental protection.

SAL and flyadeal Sign MoU for National Talent Training Programs
SAL Logistics Services and flyadeal signed an MoU to develop national talent through specialized training programs via SAL Academy, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Security Awareness Training Reduces Phishing Susceptibility by 79 Percent
A new global report reveals that consistent security awareness training reduces employee phishing susceptibility from 33.2% to just 4.2% over twelve months.

Saudi Education Ministry Launches Tuwaiq Summer Camps in Five Tech Fields
The Saudi Ministry of Education has partnered with Tuwaiq Academy to launch summer camps training students aged 6 to 17 in five technical fields.

Misk Traineeship Program Expands with Hyundai Motor Group
The Misk traineeship program has expanded its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to train 10 Saudi students and graduates in Seoul.

SAL Logistics Services Partners with Energy and Water Academy
SAL Logistics Services has signed an MoU with the Energy and Water Academy to expand training and develop national talent in the logistics sector.
