Blockchain adoption continues to grow across industries world-wide with total spending on blockchain solutions set to grow to $9.7 billion in 2021, according to IDC.
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UAE urges students to become cyber ambassadors in new initiative
The "Cybersecurity" ambassador initiative was launched to build a secure e-culture as it is considered a competitive initiative to empower Emirati students as cybersecurity ambassadors.1 3256
Technology’s role in the classroom is changing dramatically: Microsoft
“New approaches to learning, from mixed-reality solutions to hands-on lesson plans, provide students with the rich, immersive, collaborative experiences they need to ignite their innate curiosity and creativity,” said Ahmed Ameen Ashour, Education Director, Microsoft Gulf.
Saudi Arabia spotlights cybersecurity education with new deal
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed a strategic partnership with US education-focused technology firm, Coursera.
Saudi Arabia blocks over 1.6M malicious files in the last year: report
Saudi Arabia’s education sector was most affected by malware, followed by government, and telecommunications during 2017, according to a study.
Sheikh Mohammed lends voice to Dubai’s Translation Challenge
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, together with Crown Prince and Dubai Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Translation Challenge site to review its progress, which falls under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Arabic e-Learning Project.
Dubai calls for homegrown life-science workforce
Seeking to enhance skill sets within the life-sciences industry and bridge the gap between academia and industry, Dubai Science Park …
Smart education as a key pillar for Dubai’s future vision: Canon
Under its ‘Education For Life’ campaign, Canon Middle East is spotlighting its suite of solutions that address challenges brought about by the changing needs of key education sector stakeholders – students, teachers, and administration.
Oman symposium to explore AI’s impact on education
Oman will put the spotlight on how artificial intelligence will impact the education sector in an upcoming symposium at the Sultanate.
Saudi Arabia unveils first locally made educational tablet
KTAB was produced in partnership between King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KASCST) and Mesbah Saudi Technology Company, a large team of engineers and developers, according to Arab News.
Mubadala’s Strata sets sights on nurturing aerospace talents
UAE students who are interested to be a part of the aerospace industry now have the opportunity to take part in a new innovative programmes by Mubadala Investment Company’s Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility, and the University Leadership Council.