The Ministry of Education, MoE, and Alef Education have signed an agreement to apply the Alef Education Systems in ten Abu Dhabi-based public schools as of 1st September, 2018.
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.
UAE raises competitive and innovative spirit among youth
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, represented by ICT Fund, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Huawei, has launched the projects presentation phase of the “Seeds for the Future” 2018 Competition.
Facebook to equip aspiring ad professionals with digital skills
Facebook has announced a partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai, to launch a dedicated Blueprint programme.
Oman, Qatar sign pact to boost STEM education
Qatar and Oman have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance and develop cooperation in the fields of science, higher education and technology.
FVC to distribute SMART Education and Enterprise solutions in MENA
SMART Technologies has announced an agreement with FVC to distribute its collaboration solutions across the Middle East, North Africa, as well as the East and West African markets.
Saudi Arabia to train 1,000 youths in digital marketing
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry is reportedly launching a free training programme for a thousand Saudi Arabian nationals of both genders in the field of digital marketing.
Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees
Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world.
Oman to establish new science and technology university
Oman’s Minister of Education has reportedly announced that it will establish a new university of science and technology in Muscat.
American University of Sharjah now offers degree in physics
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is reportedly launching a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in the forthcoming fall semester.
AI course for Smart City execs now available in UAE
As Smart Cities become a priority in the UAE government’s agenda, the American University of Sharjah has announced a new educational course focused on developing projects in this field.
Khalifa University researchers develop IoT devices for mobile health
Khalifa University researchers will present two demonstrations of Internet of Things (IoT) devices developed for mobile health at a one-day workshop for the UAE Society of Engineers (SoE) and UAE IEEE Society.
University-based drone academy opens in UAE
The first university-based drone academy in the UAE has recently been inaugurated by the American University of Sharjah.
Saudi Arabia spotlights cybersecurity education with new deal
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed a strategic partnership with US education-focused technology firm, Coursera.