Zayed University hosted the 7th Bluenotes MENA conference in Dubai, uniting over 250 regional education leaders to explore AI and data analytics in enhancing student engagement. The event included an MoU for data-sharing between UAE universities to improve institutional effectiveness.
A partnership agreement was signed at WISE University to launch a mobile app providing free access to the Palestinian curriculum for students in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. This initiative aims to ensure educational continuity amidst ongoing conflict, benefiting over 600,000 students affected by the war.
Jordan’s National Center for Curriculum Development has added programming and artificial intelligence (AI) to its digital skills curriculum for grades seven, nine, and eleven. This initiative aims to modernize education, enhance students’ digital competencies, and include topics like IoT, AI, cloud computing, and Python programming.
YouMakr.ai has launched in Bahrain to advance medical education with AI, offering tools that transform lectures into interactive MCQs and simulations, aimed at improving learning for medical students and educators across the Middle East.
Al-Baha University and IBM signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Center of Excellence aimed at equipping Saudi students with advanced digital skills. The partnership will offer hands-on training in modern technologies, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by fostering a highly skilled workforce.
01Edu has partnered with NextEra Egypt, leveraging a $41.2 million investment to reshape the education system focused on digital economy skills. This collaboration aims to develop a skills-based education model that prepares students for future careers while integrating advanced AI technologies, significantly enhancing Egypt’s educational landscape.
Qatar participated in the UN General Assembly’s panel “Laying the Foundation for a Digital Future for All,” discussing digital strategies, AI applications, and global cooperation in technology to promote sustainable development and connectivity.
Morocco is advancing its digital transformation through a partnership focused on research and development in digital fields. The goal is to build a skilled workforce, with initiatives aimed at training 45,000 digital talents annually and supporting innovation in key sectors.
Orange Jordan’s “Start Now and Don’t Wait” campaign offers students and customers the fastest home internet services, featuring special deals on Fiber, 5G Home, ADSL, and 4G Internet. The campaign promotes seamless digital experiences, introducing cutting-edge technologies like Wi-Fi 6 and FTTR in Jordan.
NextEra Education, a new $42 million educational initiative in Egypt, aims to modernize the national education system. This platform will incorporate AI technologies and international partnerships to provide degrees in cybersecurity, AI, business, and more.
