Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
42 Abu Dhabi has opened applications for its upcoming coding bootcamp, “Piscine,” starting on February 3rd. This 25-day intensive program will evaluate candidates’ coding skills and perseverance. Successful participants will join 42 Abu Dhabi’s coding program, with opportunities for hands-on experience and job placement through strategic industry partnerships.
Prince Sultan University (PSU) in Riyadh has launched a groundbreaking AI initiative in partnership with Intelmatix and leading global universities. The program aims to position PSU as a global leader in AI research, advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in the field of AI.
Synergy University Dubai has launched two advanced IT programs to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the UAE’s digital economy. The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technologies and the Master of Science in Applied Informatics aim to equip students with the skills needed for the digital transformation.
EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Publishing Group, has invested six-figure US dollars in Egyptian ed-tech startups Schoolz and Ibn Sina. These investments expand EdVentures’ portfolio to 24 startups and continue its mission to enhance education and professional development through innovative technology in the MENA region.