Edura, the specialized education technology platform, secures pre-seed funding round

Edura, the Egypt-based educational technology startup, announced the successful completion of an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by Smart Zone Startups Studio and angel investors. Edura is an interactive educational platform that connects teachers and students through recorded or live interactive lessons. The platform offers innovative services, including interactive educational sessions, online assessments, and recorded […]

Gulf Bank first Kuwaiti bank to partner with Coach Hub

This partnership highlights the significance of investing in Gulf Bank’s leaders to enhance their leadership capabilities Gulf Bank takes pride in its leadership role in the Kuwaiti banking sector, showcased through its partnership with Coach Hub for mentorship programs dedicated to leadership development. This partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to developing leadership in a rapidly […]

Minister of Education highlights impact of technology on improving education

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, participated in the ‘Education Meets AI’ session at the Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum WEF, held until January 19 at Davos, Switzerland. He highlighted the role of technology in advancing educational systems and improving its outcomes. In attendance were Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s Federal […]

Zain KSA and Maximus sign MoU to empower next-generation of national talent

Zain KSA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maximus, a leading Human Resources Training and Development company. This collaboration aims to empower young Saudi talent by providing them with professional qualifications and essential market-ready skills, aligning with Zain KSA’s commitment to supporting the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), one of Saudi […]

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches Fourth Edition of Research Grant programme

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched the fourth edition of Research Grant Programme, to support researchers in the Arabic language to submit high-quality projects that help advance the language, enhance knowledge, and promote scientific studies. The submission period closes on 29 February 2024. Launched in 2021, the programme offers six to eight […]

Alcazar Capital bolsters commitment to edtech sector by increasing its stake in Dubai-based CTS

Alcazar Capital is pleased to announce that it has acquired an additional equity stake in Creative Technology Solutions (“CTS”) through its dedicated investment vehicle Alcazar EdTech. CTS, an innovative EdTech player hailing from the UAE, is at the forefront of providing technology solutions from kindergarten to higher education, with the objective to improve teaching and […]

Arabian Gulf University discuss enhancing cooperation with Saudi Aramco in the fields of education and training

His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), and his accompanying academic delegation, recently met with Sami Thamer Al Murshid, Vice President of Training and Development at Saudi Aramco, and Mr Nabeel Abudlla Al Jama’, Executive Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Services at Saudi Aramco. The […]

Middlesex University Dubai joins Fortinet Academic Partner Program to advance cybersecurity skillsets in the UAE

Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai announces that it has partnered with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, by joining its Academic Partner Program. The alliance marks a significant step forward in the university’s commitment to elevating cybersecurity education. As part of the Fortinet Training Institute, the Academic Partner Program is focused on […]

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and State Islamic University of North Sumatra sign strategic partnership

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and the State Islamic University of North Sumatra in Indonesia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize a strategic partnership. In signing the MoU, both parties committed to exchanging expertise and experiences, strengthening cultural and knowledge ties, in addition to facilitating an exchange program for academic staff. […]