Education & Training
Education technology news, e-learning platforms, digital skills training, and academic developments shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Youth Explore Space and AI at Jeddah Innovation Challenge
Saudi youth gathered at the Jeddah Innovation Challenge to explore space and AI technologies, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to developing young tech talent.
Education and Industry Ministers Launch Talent Summer Program Across 19 Cities
The Saudi Ministers of Education and Industry have launched the Talent Summer program across 19 cities to develop student capabilities in STEM fields.
Saudi Arabia Launches National Qualifications Framework for Future Skills
Saudi Arabia has launched the National Qualifications Framework to develop digital and technical skills, supporting Vision 2030 and digital transformation.
King Abdulaziz University Team Secures 7th Place at Global Underwater Robotics Championship
King Abdulaziz University students finished 7th at the MATE ROV World Championship in Canada, marking a regional milestone for Gulf engineering teams.
SDAIA Academy Launches Eight Summer Training Programs and Bootcamps for July 2026
SDAIA Academy has launched eight summer training programs and bootcamps for July 2026, targeting both professionals and beginners in AI fields.
SDAIA Supports AI Sandbox Initiative in Digital Learning
SDAIA has supported the AI Sandbox initiative in digital learning to advance responsible educational technology in Saudi Arabia.
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YouTube Launches Supervised Kid Accounts in the MENA Region
YouTube has introduced supervised kid accounts in the MENA region, offering parents advanced content filters and screen time limits.
PwC Middle East Appoints Faisal Al Sarraj as Saudi Country Senior Partner
PwC Middle East has appointed Faisal Al Sarraj as the new Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia, succeeding Riyadh Al Najjar.
Maheerah Programme Opens Applications for Fourth Edition at Athar Festival 2026
The Maheerah Programme has opened applications for its fourth edition at Athar Festival 2026, offering mentorship for women in Saudi Arabia’s creative marketing sector.
Mawhiba Training Program Launches with Huawei in China
The first joint Mawhiba training program with Huawei has launched in Shenzhen, China, to train Saudi university students in advanced artificial intelligence.
SAMA Grants Tabby Finance Licences for Consumer and SME Credit
The Saudi Central Bank has granted Tabby consumer and SME finance licences, enabling customers to finance purchases up to SAR 50,000 over 12 months.
Red Sea Vocational Training Program Graduates Fourth Cohort
Red Sea Global celebrated the graduation of 386 students from its vocational training program to support Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.
Tuwaiq Academy Wins Best CompTIA Partner Award for EMEA Region
Tuwaiq Academy has won the CompTIA Best Partner award for the EMEA region for the second time, highlighting its role in technical training.
Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud Launch AI & Cloud Champions Program
Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud have launched a joint program to train local talent and support over 60 tech startups in Saudi Arabia.
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Advances 250 Positions in Global Rankings
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University rose over 250 positions in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, entering the global top 300 band.
KAUST Enters Global Top 50 in THE Impact Rankings 2026
KAUST has entered the top 50 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, placing 48th globally for its contributions to sustainability.
How Shuja Rabbani is Redefining HR Leadership Across the GCC Region
Shuja Rabbani is redefining human resources strategy in the GCC, focusing on AI integration, workforce resilience, and organizational transformation.
Athar Festival 2026 Announces New Content Streams and Refreshed Awards in Riyadh
Athar Festival 2026 returns to Riyadh this November with four new content streams and a updated awards framework for the creative marketing industry.
Kaspersky CTF 2026 Registration Opens Following SAS Qualifier Results
Kaspersky has opened registration for its 2026 CTF competition following the conclusion of the SAS CTF qualifiers, which saw eight teams advance to the Bali finals.
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Rises in QS World University Rankings
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University has advanced 50 positions in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, securing 677th place globally.
Saudi Arabia Leads Global Growth in AI Skills Training
Saudi Arabia leads global growth in AI skills training, with 99% of employers adopting skills-based hiring according to Coursera.
Almajdouie Motors Concludes Third Edition of Changan National Skills Competition in Al-Khobar
Almajdouie Motors has successfully concluded the third edition of the Changan National Skills Competition 2026 in Al-Khobar, evaluating employees across four key service categories.