Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei has partnered with Al-Azhar University, Egyptian-Russian University, and 6th of October University to launch the Huawei AI Program, providing over 25,000 Egyptian students with free, online AI education through the Huawei Talent platform. The program is inclusive, accessible, and designed to prepare youth for the digital era.
Qatar and India join forces to advance AI education and research through a ten-year partnership. Plans include establishing an AI research center, launching training programs, and creating a dedicated AI-focused university campus, supporting Qatar’s goal to build a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and skilled talent development.
e& celebrated the latest cohort of its AI Graduate Programme, which has trained 284 Emirati graduates since 2021. The programme emphasizes gender diversity and combines advanced AI training with leadership development, preparing Emirati talent to lead the UAE’s innovation-driven digital economy.
Startup Bangladesh Limited has invested in Shikho, an EdTech startup, to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven learning tools in Bangladesh. With over $8 million in total funding, the collaboration aims to scale access to quality education across urban and rural areas, fostering an inclusive, mobile-first learning experience.
The UAE Ministry of Education will introduce AI as a mandatory subject in public schools starting in 2025. The curriculum aims to equip students from kindergarten to Grade 12 with essential AI skills, focusing on ethics, real-world applications, and innovation, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a tech-driven future.
Pakistan is considering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its education system, with a focus on developing an AI curriculum from primary to university levels. Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad emphasized the need to prepare students with the necessary skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving global tech landscape.
Egypt is integrating AI and programming into the school curriculum to prepare students for a tech-driven future. AI tools are being used to enhance learning, personalize experiences, and foster collaboration, while teachers address concerns about its misuse. The initiative aims to modernize education and improve digital literacy in the country.
Bahrain’s parliamentary committee has backed a proposal to introduce AI and cybersecurity into the school curriculum. The initiative aims to equip students with essential skills for the digital era, aligning with the Ministry of Education’s strategy. Training programs and a dedicated syllabus will ensure these subjects are prioritized.
Code 213 has launched its third coding school in Algeria and is expanding across North and Sub-Saharan Africa. The platform provides cutting-edge digital skills training in areas such as software development, AI, and digital marketing, with an AI-driven learning model that offers personalized support, certifications, and job placement.
The American School of Bahrain (ASB) has become the first school in the GCC to receive the Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) endorsement from the Middle States Association. This milestone highlights ASB’s leadership in AI literacy, ethics, and its commitment to preparing students and staff for the future of AI technology.