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 […]
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Linewize Named “Best Classroom/Behavior Management App or Tool” in the 2023 Tech Edvocate Awards
Linewize, a division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, is proud to announce that its Classwize platform has been selected as the “Best Classroom/Behavior Management App or Tool” in the 2023 Tech Edvocate Awards. Celebrating its seventh year, the program is conducted by The Edvocate, a leading news source for EdTech spanning from preK-12 and higher education. […]
One piece at a time: Turnitin develops interactive AI writing puzzle
48 percent of students have tried using AI-generated tools, whereas 71 percent of instructors and administrators have never used these tools, and 32 percent reported that they are not even aware of these tools, according to a recent study. Considering this, it’s easy to see why many focus their energy on identifying AI writing in student […]
Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined 2023 ends on a high
The 22nd edition of Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined, came to a close yesterday at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Over three days, thousands of aspiring job seekers connected with leading local and international organisations to learn about the vast range of career opportunities available to them. The UAE’s foremost recruitment, skills development and networking forum for […]
National Bank of Fujairah participates in Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined, underscoring its commitment to Emiratisation
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is participating this week in Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined, taking place between September 19-21 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Participation in this leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum, again reinforces NBF’s position as a key proponent of Emiratisation within the banking sector, as well as a leading employer for […]
Matific’s edtech platform adopted by more than 750 UAE schools as new academic year commences
As the new school year kicks off, Matific, a leading provider of interactive mathematics resources for students and a multiple award-winning global maths platform, has observed a significant expansion and increasing impact with more than 750 schools across the UAE now integrating the platform into their educational programs. This development aligns seamlessly with the UAE government’s […]
Aldar Education makes history as the world’s first education group to earn a Great Place To Work certification
Aldar Education, a leading education group in the UAE, announced today that it has been certified for the third year in a row by Great Place to Work ®. Notably, Aldar Education is the first education group globally to earn this esteemed recognition. The certification is a result of an extensive Trust Index™ survey conducted […]
King’s School the Crown adopts globally-renowned early learning platform, Arc Pathway
King’s School the Crown, a prestigious school situated in the heart of Palm Hills Developments’ 6th October, announced its adoption of globally-renowned, Arc Pathway as the primary platform for its Early Learning School, becoming the first school to use it in Egypt. This forward-thinking move underscores King’s School the Crown’s commitment to providing parents with […]
‘Abu-Ghazaleh Global’ and At-Tanal Al-Arabi Academy sign cooperation agreement
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), represented by the first of its kind project the Arabic Fluency Program (AFP), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the At-Tanal Al-Arabi Academy to cooperate in enhancing and promoting the Arabic language to become the first language globally. The MoU was signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and […]
Benefit and Reboot coding institute join forces to empower Bahrain’s tech talent
Reboot Coding Institute (Reboot01), the first-of-its-kind on-campus coding institute in the Kingdom of Bahrain, part of the 01Edu global network of coding schools, announced its partnership with BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions services. The agreement marks a significant milestone and a step forward in Reboot01’s mission to […]