Igniting futures: Young Entrepreneur Bootcampbeckons high school innovators

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Dubai (BITS Pilani – Dubai), renowned for its commitment to innovation and education, is set to introduce the Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp (YEB) to the UAE. Having previously triumphed across all three BITS Pilani campuses in India, this exceptional initiative is now making its debut in Dubai, specifically tailored […]

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and Presight announce their partnership during GITEX GLOBAL 2023

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced the partnership with Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative artificial intelligence, during GITEX Global 2023. Under this partnership, Presight will create a single, easy-to-use, comprehensive, and holistic data platform for the Emirati workforce for ETCC that will integrate multiple large sets of […]

RISE Technologies and HPE Aruba networking partner to revamp education Business’ infrastructure

RISE Technologies, the technology arm of National Holding, and HPE Aruba Networking have unveiled their strategic partnership with the vision of building a digital-first learning environment. RISE has significant expertise in supporting most critical businesses within the group and across the industry, primarily in the domain of Investments, Education, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage. For […]

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and NYU Abu Dhabi to develop AI-powered digital platform

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has signed an agreement with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to develop the Balanced Arabic Readability Evaluation Corpus (BAREC), a digital platform for assessing readability in Arabic using machine learning. The new project […]

E& and UAE Ministry of Education partner to take technology education to new heights

e& and the UAE Ministry of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technology education programmes in the UAE. The MoU was signed during GITEX Global 2023 and will focus on nurturing a digital-first mindset among students, using next-generation digital tools, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), to augment the educational sphere. The MoU […]

Dubai Future Foundation supports The Digital School initiative to upskill developing communities

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) participated in the “DYOD: Donate Your Own Device” campaign, which was organized by The Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). The campaign aims to collect 10,000 used electronic devices from individual and institutional donors, to then […]

Ministry of Education signs MoU with GEMS Education to Include environmental sustainability in UAE schools

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 […]

GESS Dubai 2023: Fueling educational transformation in the Middle East through resource innovation

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 […]

Project Management Institute unveils the 2023 Future 50 list

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 […]

Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning

 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 […]