Eni and AICS have signed an MoU to improve technical education in Egypt, focusing on green and digital transitions. The program will establish two new applied technology schools in Matrouh and Damietta, building on Eni’s successful school in Port Said. AICS will support infrastructure and inclusivity initiatives.
MBZUAI has appointed a new Board of Trustees, including AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su, to strengthen its global AI standing and align with Abu Dhabi’s AI investment strategy. The reconstituted board aims to bolster the university’s role in AI research, development, and its connection to Abu Dhabi’s future economic growth.
Algeria and Oman have launched digital platforms to improve parental access to student performance information. Algeria’s “Espace des Parents d’Elèves” and Oman’s “Wilaya’s App” allow parents to monitor academic progress and examination results easily, enhancing communication between schools and families and fostering greater involvement in education.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT& Partners to train one million youth in Africa and the Middle East in digital skills, including AI, programming, and data analysis. Backed by a $6 million investment, the programme aims to close the digital skills gap and drive innovation across the region, launching in February 2025.
Orange Jordan has inaugurated a new digital fabrication lab at the German Jordanian University, the sixth under its Orange Digital Centres initiative. The lab offers free courses in design and prototyping, empowering students to develop digital skills and turn their ideas into reality, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to equip one million youth in Africa and the Middle East with digital skills. The program will focus on areas such as AI, programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, leveraging Eyouth’s platform and EDT&Partners’ educational technologies.
Algeria and Oman have launched educational platforms ‘فضاء الأولياء’ and ‘تطبيق ولي الأمر’ to enhance communication between schools and parents. These platforms allow parents to track their children’s academic performance, access exam results, and monitor school activities, ensuring active involvement in their children’s educational progress for the 2024-2025 school year.
EDT&Partners and Eyouth are launching a $6 million initiative to train one million young people in the MENA region in key digital skills. The program, which will focus on AI, programming, and digital marketing, aims to bridge the digital skills gap and empower educators for a more competitive future.
Oman is celebrating the International Day of Education by focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The country is integrating AI into teaching, curriculum development, and infrastructure, with projects like the Digitalisation of Curricula and AI training programs for educators, positioning Oman as a leader in educational digital transformation.
Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain of Pakistan met with Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu to discuss enhancing religious harmony, respect for humanity, and job opportunities for Pakistani workers in Turkiye. They also discussed expanding educational projects and machinery supplies to Pakistan, strengthening ties between the two countries.
