Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched the Expertise Catalog, an online platform that provides media partners and stakeholders access to HBKU’s wealth of research expertise in a wide array of subject areas. The HBKU Expertise Catalog is designed to offer a professional, seamless, and agile approach toward sustainable and diversified collaboration in eight crucial […]
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WCM-Q pilots a leadership program for students
The division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a pilot program to introduce the students to leadership theories and how they can apply them in their day-to-day life. The pilot initiative called the Leadership Development program, was rolled out with pre-medical students with the possibility to continue with advanced leadership topics during […]
Abu Dhabi University to regulate the use of ChatGPT in education
In line with Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) continuous efforts to provide cutting-edge technology and education, ADU announces ChatGPT guidelines to assist students and faculty while using the tool. The announcement comes as part of the University’s commitment to advance students learning experience and enhance the teaching methods, as well as their research capabilities using innovative […]
ADEK announces Educational Cost Index results for Academic Year 2023/24
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has revealed the results of the Educational Cost Index (ECI) and announced the approved structure for optional increase of tuition fees for the academic year 2023/24. The announcement follows a three-year pause in tuition fees to support parents during the pandemic and recovery period. The academic year […]
Pearl Initiative and AstraZeneca join forces to foster gender equality in the Gulf Region
A recent partnership between the Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation aimed at promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf region’s private sector, and AstraZeneca resulted in the successful hosting of an impactful forum in Saudi Arabia titled “Women in Leadership: Driving Impact”. Business leaders, experts, and academics gathered at the event to share their insights, […]
S2G Ventures Launches $300M Special Opportunities Fund to Meet Critical Need in Climate Tech Financing
S2G Ventures (“S2G”), a leading multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean, and clean energy markets, has announced the launch of a $300M Special Opportunities fund to provide flexible financing for companies focused on creating positive long-term social and environmental impact. This fund brings S2G’s assets under management to $2B. S2G’s Special Opportunities fund works with companies to […]
LEORON Brings First Arabic Language Educational Programs to edX
LEORON, a leading corporate training company in the EMEA region, today announced a new partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) to offer the first-ever Professional Certificate programs in the Arabic language on the edX platform. LEORON’s partnership with edX begins with the launch of six Professional Certificate […]
Cengage Group Addresses Edtech Innovation and Workforce Skills Gaps at ASU+GSV Summit 2023
Cengage Group, a global edtech company that enables student choice, today announced three executives will be speaking at the 14th annual ASU+GSV Summit. ASU+GSV is a leading education conference that will bring together more than 720 of the world’s most innovative edtech companies alongside industry CEOs, investors, education thought leaders, policymakers and more to address education issues and […]
Education Intelligence Company, Innovare, Raises $2M in Additional Seed Funding Despite Economic Downturn with Support from Existing and New Investors In the U.S. and Mexico
Chicago-based EdTech company, Innovare, announced that it has raised $2M in additional seed funding to continue to scale its impact on education leadership via its cloud-based strategy and analytics platform Inno™️. The company has raised $5M to date. Investors in this round include Cleveland Avenue of Chicago whose CAST US fund invests in diverse Chicagoland founders that offer unique tech-driven solutions to […]
Deel Immigration helps companies expand team reach to 25+ countries
Today global HR company Deel expands its immigration service on-platform, giving more companies the ability to hire and move teams to other countries in the world. Businesses across the globe looking to relocate people can use Deel’s self-service tools to streamline the immigration process in over 25 countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi […]