A recent report reveals that while 94% of UAE students use AI tools for studying, many face stress due to concerns about incorrect information, plagiarism, and data security. With a focus on AI literacy and ethical use, schools aim to reduce anxiety and ensure equitable access to these tools for all students.
Morocco has called for the development of an Arab strategy to integrate AI into education, aiming to improve teaching, reduce dropout rates, and enhance academic performance. The initiative is part of the country’s broader educational reforms, which include teacher training and the “Pioneer Schools” project to improve education quality.
Egypt has invested EGP 10bn to upgrade the digital infrastructure of public universities, including the launch of Egypt’s first generative AI pilot at Ain Shams University. This initiative aims to enhance student skills and foster digital transformation in higher education, aligning with Egypt’s broader strategy for Vision 2030.
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.
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.
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.
