The Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GEMS Education to enhance cooperation between the two parties in the field of educational resources to design and implement green education initiatives and integrate environmental sustainability topics into UAE schools, contributing to building the capacities of students and teachers in green education. The […]
As the number of international schools in the Middle East reach a record high of 2,068, educational institutions have identified key resourcing challenges to meet the increasing demand of a student population of over 1.9 million. The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai organised by Tarsus convenes an assembly of the top educational suppliers […]
The ENTERTAINER is excited to announce the debut of its revolutionary employee rewards solution – Rewards ENTERTAINER in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The collaborative effort between the Dubai and KSA teams at the ENTERTAINER has resulted in a cutting-edge platform that is poised to redefine employee engagement and benefits. Rewards ENTERTAINER serves as a comprehensive employee […]
The 2023 honorees are redefining project success and driving innovation around the globe – from breaking down the language barriers hindering climate education to navigating the future of AI. Project Management Institute (PMI) announced the 2023 Future 50 list today, featuring 50 outstanding Rising Leaders who are transforming the world and reshaping the future through projects. These 50 […]
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) announced the launch of the Happiness Council that aims to prioritize employee happiness and wellbeing, and enhance their sense of pride and belonging in line with the national goals of promoting the happiness of all members of the society. The Council has been launched under the theme, […]
The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has organised an in-depth workshop on psychological first aid to equip workers in the intervention and psychological support sectors with the essential tools to address individuals’ needs during challenging situations and emergency events. The one-day workshop targeted individuals who might encounter situations requiring immediate psychological assistance or […]
Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning®, a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide. DreamBox Learning’s current investors Elliott Investment Management L.P. and TPG’s The Rise Fund will retain minority stakes […]
Great Learning, one of the leading global edtech companies for higher education and professional training, has released the Global Upskilling Trends Report 2023. The report examines global upskilling choices, focusing on five key markets based on demand for upskilling programs: Southeast Asia, United States of America, Latin America, India, and Middle East Asia. The SEA upskilling insights are based on a […]
Google-backed edtech company Mathpresso has raised $8 million (10 billion KRW) from Korea’s telecom giant, KT. This brings the total funding to about $130 million. Previous backers include Google, GGV Capital, Goodwater Capital, and SoftBank Ventures Asia. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of an education-specific Large Language Model, leveraging Mathpresso’s proprietary AI technology and data along with […]
Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, today unveiled its inaugural Kahoot! ZetaPulse Gen Z Workforce Study, revealing that 90% of Gen Z knowledge workers are facing social discomfort – or anxiety in the workplace. The survey highlights a significant 35% of Gen Zers facing social anxiety on a near-daily basis, while a mere 10% […]
