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Taibah University Identifies New Scorpion Species in Milestone Discovery

Taibah University Identifies New Scorpion Species in Milestone Discovery

Madinah, May 5, 2026, SPA -- Taibah University in Madinah has recorded and described a new species of burrowing scorpion in a new scientific milestone in documenting biodiversity in Saudi Arabia. The discovery of Scorpio furvus was documented as part of a research study conducted in Harrat Uwayrid, AlUla Governorate, with the findings published in the international scientific journal Taxonomy. The discovery involved Associate Professor of Ecology and Taxonomy at Taibah University Dr. Abdulhadi Aloufi, in collaboration with a research team from Jordan, reflecting scientific cooperation in exploring the Kingdom’s unique natural environments. The study explained that the Latin name furvus means "dark-colored," referring to the scorpion’s coloration, which ranges from dark brown to reddish-black. The species is ......read full article

Interior Minister Patronizes King Fahd Security College Graduation Ceremony

Interior Minister Patronizes King Fahd Security College Graduation Ceremony

Riyadh, May 5, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz patronized on Monday the graduation ceremony of 1,662 students from King Fahd Security College, representing a number of academic and training programs. The graduating cohorts included 59 male and female graduates from the Master’s programs in Artificial Intelligence (second batch) and Administrative Leadership (first batch), in addition to 1,603 graduates from the Bachelor of Security Sciences program (67th batch) and the 55th qualifying course for university graduates, among them 9 students from the Republic of Yemen. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the overall results of the graduating classes were announced, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud honored the top-performing graduates in the presence of several royal highnesses, ......read full article

Saudi Arabia Showcases Literary Diversity at 2026 Rabat International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia Showcases Literary Diversity at 2026 Rabat International Book Fair

‏Rabat, May 01, 2026, SPA -- The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, which continues through May 10. ‏Commission CEO Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the Kingdom’s participation in the event embodies the deep historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Morocco while showcasing a diverse, contemporary cultural movement driven by Saudi Vision 2030. “Saudi Arabia’s participation at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair emphasizes the Kingdom’s commitment to spotlighting publishers and the creative literary sector, which continues to go from strength to strength,” Alwasel said. ‏He added: “The Saudi pavilion is an opportunity to invite people from every corner of the world ......read full article

PNU to Host Gulf AI Symposium in Higher Education

PNU to Host Gulf AI Symposium in Higher Education

Riyadh, April 27, 2026, SPA -- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University will host the Gulf AI Symposium in Higher Education, titled “Smart Transformation andFuture Vision,” on May 6, as a virtual interactive scientific platform highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in the development of higher education institutions. It will showcase leading global trends and successful applications across educational, administrative, and research fields, contributing to improved educational quality and a forward-looking vision for higher education in the era of smart technologies. Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Dr. Farah Alaskar stated that the symposium reflects the university’s commitment to supporting digital transformation in higher education. She added that it aims to promote the exchange of expertise and ......read full article

SABIC Wins Edison Awards for Sixth Consecutive Year

SABIC Wins Edison Awards for Sixth Consecutive Year

Riyadh, April 17, 2026, SPA -- The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has won Edison Awards for the sixth consecutive year in recognition of its excellence in innovation for five innovative solutions across three categories: Materials Science, Energy and Climate Resiliency, and Water, Food and Agriculture. SABIC received one gold award, two silver awards, and two bronze awards during the ceremony held in Fort Myers, Florida, United States, with the participation of a select group of innovation leaders and experts from various sectors. SABIC CEO and Executive Board Member Dr. Faisal Al-Faqeer stated: “Our recognition for the sixth consecutive year reflects our relentless pursuit of innovation by prioritizing innovative solutions that focus on market needs, ensuring that innovation remains the main driver of our growth. ......read full article

Riyadh Region Schools Shift Online Wednesday Due to Weather

Riyadh, April 15, 2026, SPA -- The General Directorate of Education in Riyadh Region announced that in-person classes will shift online on Wednesday via the Madrasati platform and other approved educational platforms for all students and teaching and administrative staff across Riyadh Region and its affiliated governorates. The decision was based on reports from the National Center for Meteorology and was taken to ensure everyone’s safety.

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Taibah University Launches ELITE Program Registration

Taibah University Launches ELITE Program Registration

Madinah, April 6, 2026, SPA -- Taibah University announced the opening of registration for the ELITE program, which aims to prepare and qualify outstanding students and graduates. The program enables them to apply for scholarships at global universities through a comprehensive package of academic guidance, specialized preparation, and competitive profile building in accordance with the highest international standards. The program seeks to enhance participants' readiness by developing their leadership and academic skills. It also equips them with the necessary knowledge of admission requirements at global universities, increasing their chances of acceptance at prestigious educational institutions.

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Northern Border University Wins Silver and Bronze at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Northern Border University Wins Silver and Bronze at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Arar, March 17, 2026, SPA -- Northern Border University achieved an international milestone at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland, winning a silver medal and a bronze medal for two inventions developed by its faculty and staff. The inventions also received a special award from Europe France Inventors (EFI) in recognition of their innovative solutions in advanced technologies and the high level of research they represent. The university’s participation in this leading global exhibition highlighted projects focused on developing technological solutions and practical applications across sectors such as health technologies and artificial intelligence. This achievement reflects the university’s progress in innovation and scientific research, supported by the Kingdom’s ......read full article

Islamic University of Madinah Wins Bronze Medal at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2026

Islamic University of Madinah Wins Bronze Medal at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2026

Geneva, March 16, 2026, SPA -- Islamic University of Madinah, represented by its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, won the bronze medal at the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2026, for a pioneering innovation in the field of air purification. The medal was achieved through the participation of Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Dr. Hosam Alharbi, and Eng. Ahmad Imam, who presented an innovation in air purification aimed at developing advanced technologies to improve air quality and contribute to environmental protection. This participation and achievement are part of the university’s efforts to support the ecosystem of scientific research and innovation, and strengthen its presence in international scientific forums, thereby contributing to the transformation of ......read full article

Taibah University Showcases Innovations at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Taibah University Showcases Innovations at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Madinah, March 11, 2026, SPA -- Taibah University participated in the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held in Switzerland as part of the Kingdom’s delegation, presenting the university’s innovation system and several distinguished inventions developed by its staff. The university’s participation included showcasing electromagnetic sensing technology for measuring the electrical properties of materials, as well as a tetravalent vaccine for the dengue virus, reflecting the university’s ability to integrate scientific research with practical innovation to serve society and industry. The university’s participation in such international exhibitions offers an opportunity to boost the Kingdom’s presence on the global innovation map and to encourage researchers and ......read full article

Qassim University Signs Executive Program with South Africa's CSIR

Buraidah, March 03, 2026, SPA -- President of Qassim University Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharekh and CEO of South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr. Thulani Dlamini signed an executive program agreement on Sunday covering scientific research and innovation. Qassim University’s vice presidents attended the signing, which took place at the university campus. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in research, development, and innovation projects in advanced technologies prioritized by both sides. It also provides for the exchange of researchers and experts in various areas, particularly in the space and defense sectors, and the activation of the space and defense research program as a key platform for joint research and innovation activities. The program further includes collaboration in human ......read full article

Prophet's Mosque Library: A Historic Center of Knowledge

Prophet's Mosque Library: A Historic Center of Knowledge

Madinah, March 04, 2026, SPA -- The Prophet’s Mosque Library is one of the oldest endowment libraries in the Islamic world and serves as a prominent knowledge center supporting scholarly and cultural activity in Madinah through specialized services for researchers, scholars, and students of knowledge. The library houses a rich collection of rare manuscripts and scholarly works, including around 4,000 original manuscripts, nearly 60,000 digitized and reproduced manuscripts, approximately 4,600 manuscripts preserved on various media, and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Holy Quran, making it one of the most significant repositories of Islamic manuscript heritage. Its facilities include specialized sections such as the manuscripts hall, rare books section, and audio library, along with dedicated research spaces ......read full article

SEDRA Community to Launch King's College Riyadh through Partnership Between ROSHN Group and Cognita Middle East

SEDRA Community to Launch King's College Riyadh through Partnership Between ROSHN Group and Cognita Middle East

The new educational facility will open its doors in the SEDRA community, north of Riyadh, in the third quarter of 2027, built to world‑class standards in line with Cognita Middle East. Education is a strategic vertical for ROSHN Group's ongoing expansion, with this project representing its largest educational facility to date King's College Riyadh SEDRA, the British-curriculum all-through school, will welcome students from pre-school to Year 9 initially, expanding to Year 13 in the coming years RIYADH, 10 February 2026: ROSHN Group, the Kingdom's leading multi-asset real estate developer and a PIF company, and Cognita Middle East, one of the world's most diverse education groups, have announced a new King's College Riyadh all-through campus in SEDRA, further extending the school's ......read full article

Education and Training Evaluation Commission Board Chair Receives World Bank Vice President for People

Education and Training Evaluation Commission Board Chair Receives World Bank Vice President for People

Riyadh, February 5, 2026, SPA -- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission Dr. Khalid Al-Sabti received World Bank Vice President for the People Vice Presidency Mamta Murthi, who oversees the Human Capital Project (HCP), at the commission’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, Murthi reviewed the Saudi model for quality assurance and control in education and training. The World Bank Group has taken interest in the model as an advanced institutional experience aligned with global standards. She also learned about the commission’s role and its integrated system for measurement, evaluation and accreditation within an advanced governance framework. Murthi also visited the Education and Training Status Room. She reviewed its analyses, dashboards and integrated indicators ......read full article

International Conference on Finance, Innovation Launches at King Saud University

International Conference on Finance, Innovation Launches at King Saud University

Riyadh, February 02, 2026, SPA -- The first edition of the International Conference on Finance, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth in Emerging Markets (FISGEM 2026) began Monday. The two-day conference was organized by King Saud University, represented by the College of Business Administration, in partnership with WinVeston Capital Company. The conference brings together leading academics and researchers, attracting more than 100 finance scholars from around the world. It provides a prominent academic platform to present over 70 new scientific discoveries and theories aimed at reshaping financial market concepts and keeping pace with global economic transformations. The conference also seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications, supporting the stability and development of financial markets ......read full article

UAE Secures Silver Medal at the First Global Challenge 2024: A Historic Achievement for Nation's Robotics Future

UAE Secures Silver Medal at the First Global Challenge 2024: A Historic Achievement for Nation's Robotics Future

Team UAE Makes History with Silver Medal and Multiple Awards at the Olympics of Robotics in Athens, Cementing the Nation’s Rising Dominance in STEM and Technological Innovation Date: Dubai, UAE; October 7, 2024 The UAE has made history by winning the 2nd position in First Global Challenge (FGC) – billed as the Olympics of Robotics – among 193 countries in Athens, Greece! For the first time since its inception, the UAE’s Team at the First Global Challenge (FGC) has made history by securing a Silver Medal in the World Ranking. This milestone is not just a victory for the team but a significant achievement for the entire nation, marking the UAE’s first-ever podium finish at the FGC—the prestigious international robotics competition often referred to as the Olympics of Robotics. The 2024 edition ......read full article

Education Above All Foundation, ISDB, GPE and Partners Unite to Support 100,000 Out of School Children in Nigeria

Education Above All Foundation, ISDB, GPE and Partners Unite to Support 100,000 Out of School Children in Nigeria

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 05 May  2024 - A ground-breaking partnership between Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) & Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and Save the Children alongside other partners including, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and the Kaduna State Ministry of Education, is set to benefit 100,000 out of school children (OOSC), including girls and children living with disabilities. The Reaching Out-of-School Children in Kaduna State project (ROOSC) will employ a multi-tiered approach to address critical barriers to education the region. Nigeria is confronted with several obstacles, such as economic challenges, instability, insecurity and inequality. Barriers to education include insufficient ......read full article

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and U.S. Consulate Jeddah Celebrates International Women's Day with Jeddah High School Students

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and U.S. Consulate Jeddah Celebrates  International Women's Day with Jeddah High School Students

U.S. Formula 1 Team's Junior Aerodynamics Engineer, Anna Saad, spoke to hundreds of Saudi students about STEM subjects and career opportunities in motorsport Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - (March 8th) – MoneyGram Haas F1 Team - the only American team on the Formula 1 grid – joined forces with the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 – to showcase the many career opportunities in motorsport to hundreds of students on the eve of F1's return to the Kingdom. The team's Junior Aerodynamics Engineer, Anna Saad, participated in a special Q&A with Fatima Alramadan at a special event hosted at Jeddah's Al Andalus International School to mark International Women's Day. The lively and engaging discussion was ......read full article

Umm Al Qura University and Lenovo Collaborate to Transform Educational Experiences in the Kingdom

Umm Al Qura University and Lenovo Collaborate to Transform Educational Experiences in the Kingdom

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2024 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: On the sidelines of LEAP 2024, Umm Al Qura University (UQU), Makkah’s leading higher education institution, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lenovo, the world’s largest IT and Solutions provider. The partnership comes as part of a broader effort led by the university to prepare students for a knowledge-based economy, empowering youth, and driving the labour market in the Kingdom. In alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its resolute focus on empowering the nation’s youth, the new agreement will see Lenovo and UQU working together to launch a ‘Professional Supervision Program’. The initiative is designed to offer students a firsthand experience of the professional landscape and work environments. It will also offer ......read full article

30th Anniversary of the WWW: Better access to Education and Healthcare Top Aspirations for the Next 30 Years of the Web for KSA Residents

30th Anniversary of the WWW: Better access to Education and Healthcare Top Aspirations for the Next 30 Years of the Web for KSA Residents

‘Connecting people’, ‘new ways of learning’ and ‘enhanced communication’, seen as top benefits of the web so far    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 16 July 2019 – To mark the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, over 1000 survey respondents from across KSA shared what the Web has made possible for them today, and what they hope it will make possible for future generations.   Whilst the web has delivered many ‘firsts’, from the first website (info.cern.ch – 1990) and the first online banking (Stanford Federal Credit Union -1994), to the first Internet connection in space (Cisco - 2010), people’s ambitions for the Internet’s future overwhelmingly highlight what it can make possible for society.    Enabling ‘better access to ......read full article

Aldenham Education Group announces its Newest School in Saudi Arabia in Partnership with KAFD

• Prestigious new international school in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) located in the heart of Riyadh.   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 6 November 2023: Aldenham Education Group (AEG) is to build a new K-12 school campus in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) for children aged 3-18 years old.   The announcement follows extensive discussions and due diligence between AEG and King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), resulting in the signing of a Letter of Intent between the two companies expressing their full agreement to build a new, world class international school in this vibrant district of Riyadh.    KAFD DMC chose AEG to develop the only school to reside in the world-renowned business district due to Aldenham's exceptional heritage, its unique ......read full article

SFA Concludes ‘Tennis for All' Program Across the Kingdom in Collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Saudi Tennis Federation

SFA concludes ‘Tennis for All’ program across the Kingdom in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Saudi Tennis Federation Program is aimed at elementary, middle, and high school students in Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh Riyadh – 4 September 2023: The Saudi Sports for All Federation today announced the conclusion of the ‘Tennis for All’ program, organized in collaboration with the Saudi Tennis Federation and Ministry of Education across 30 schools in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The Saudi Sports for All Federation executed the program in three stages, which included training teachers on tennis education curricula, providing comprehensive educational models for school students, and organizing tournaments and final competitions for program participants. The Saudi Sports for All Federation ......read full article

SRMG Launches Asharq Documentary, Delivering A Unique Offering of High-Quality Factual Documentaries

SRMG Launches Asharq Documentary, Delivering A Unique Offering of High-Quality Factual Documentaries

• Asharq Documentary is an Arabic language free-to-air factual documentary multi-platform, uncovering the stories behind the headlines in politics, business and economics, and history   • Launch reflects global industry trends in content creation and growing audience appetite for more long-form, high-quality documentaries that provide an in-depth look into the issues captivating the world today     • The new channel will produce original content, ensuring a focus on stories and perspectives from the region, and fostering the growth of local talent   • The launch is part of SRMG’s ongoing transformation and growth strategy, which seeks to enhance and expand its media portfolio whilst providing support to the region’s wider media, information, and entertainment ......read full article

Marriott International Continues to Develop Hospitality Leaders in Saudi Arabia by Recognising 49 Associates Graduate from Les Roches

Marriott International Continues to Develop Hospitality Leaders in Saudi Arabia by Recognising 49 Associates Graduate from Les Roches

The successful graduates completed a nine-month Executive Master’s in International Hotel Management programme Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - August 17, 2023 - Marriott International has announced the successful graduation of 49 of its associates from Les Roches in Marbella, Spain. Accounting for almost a quarter of the programme's students, the graduates hailing from Marriott hotels in Saudi Arabia successfully completed an Executive Master’s in International Hotel Management course by Les Roches provided by the Ministry of Tourism in Saudi Arabia. The nine-month programme consisted of high-level business and management modules including hotel operations, leadership, finance and budgeting, Hospitality real estate investments, International business strategy, and value creation in luxury. Founded in 1979, Les Roches is ......read full article

GR Saudi Driving School Sees Over 2,000 Registrations Ahead of School Opening

GR Saudi Driving School Sees Over 2,000 Registrations Ahead of School Opening

• Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation’s GR Saudi Driving School, located at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit parking lot, will take place from 15 – 20 August 2023. • The GR Saudi Driving School is set to identify and nurture the next generation of racers across four disciplines, with four participants eventually representing the GR Saudi Team in the Saudi Toyota Championship. • In alignment with Vision 2030, the GR Saudi Driving School positions Saudi Arabia as a global hub for motorsports, emphasizing the Kingdom’s innovation, empowerment, and leadership.   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 15 August 2023: Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, an authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia for nearly 70 years, and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation ......read full article

RCRC brings United Kingdom's Prestigious Beech Hall School to Riyadh

RCRC brings United Kingdom's Prestigious Beech Hall School to Riyadh

 Hala Halawani, Acting General Manager of Education Sector Development at RCRC: “The city’s new international schools bring global teaching expertise and are creating first-class educational opportunities for all Riyadh residents”  Beech Hall School Riyadh is the latest international school to be established under RCRC’s International Schools Attraction Program, an initiative to bring a diverse range of world-class schools to the Saudi capital in partnership with the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Education.  Anita Gleave, founder and CEO of Chatsworth Schools, operator of Beech Hall School: “At Beech Hall, we reimagine education in order to help young people adapt to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century and beyond”    7th June 2023 ......read full article

Winners of Study UK Alumni Awards announced in Saudi Arabia

Winners of Study UK Alumni Awards announced in Saudi Arabia

The UK honors Saudi alumni of UK universities On 6 March, the winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2022-23 in Saudi Arabia were announced at a ceremony, hosted by the British Ambassador in Riyadh. Saudi alumni of UK universities from (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dhahran) were recognised for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, and for their contribution to strengthening ties between the UK and Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was organised by the British Embassy and British Council in Riyadh and attended by senior representatives in government and UK alumni.  The Award judging panel, selected recipients for the four award categories: Science and Sustainability Award, Culture and Creativity Award, Social Action Award, and Business and Innovation Award. This prestigious international ......read full article

ENGIE Partners with Misk Foundation to Train Local Talent in Saudi Arabia

ENGIE Partners with Misk Foundation to Train Local Talent in Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh:  Driven by its belief in the importance of transferring knowledge between generations, global energy company ENGIE has announced a new partnership with MISK Foundation to support the foundation’s Job Shadowing Program in Saudi Arabia.  Specifically, ENGIE’s contribution to the program will see the organisation pair 54 mentors with 43 high school students to provide participants with a valuable work placement. In doing so, ENGIE will help equip participants with the necessary skills to explore various career paths across the fields of Engineering Sciences, Computer Science and Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Business Administration Science and Law and Advocacy.  Moreover, the program will help the students to discover their talents and understand the local ......read full article

Qimam Fellowship Selects Class of 2022 and Partners with a Record Number of Leading Local and International Organizations for 5th Edition

Riyadh, 18 April 2022: The Qimam Fellowship program returns to an in-person format this year as it launches its 5th edition with an expanded network of corporate sponsors and leading private- and public-sector executives. This unique program aims to identify, develop, and empower the most promising and distinguished university students from Saudi Arabia to achieve their full potential.  In its fifth year, Qimam has had 17K+ students apply, with 159 candidates successfully shortlisted based on a thorough review of their qualifications, including, academic achievements, sense of initiative, and an exhibited degree of social responsibility and service to the community. Fifty individuals were ultimately selected following two virtual interviews with public and private sector leaders. Abdullah Saidan, Partner at McKinsey in the ......read full article

Golf Saudi Announces the First Ever Arabic Golf Education and Training Programme

Golf Saudi Announces the First Ever Arabic Golf Education and Training Programme

Partnership with Qaderoon announced at 2022 Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund 17 March, 2022, Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, KAEC, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi has today officially announced the development and distribution of its first ever Arabic Golf Education and Training Programme. By furthering their commitment to creating a more sustainable golfing ecosystem, the programme is centred around providing job opportunities for Saudi nationals whilst simultaneously growing the golf industry in the Kingdom. Golf Saudi is working with industry leaders including, the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE), National Centre for Facilities and Hospitality Management (FHM), and Qaderoon Business Disability Network. In order to create a programme which educates individuals and provides a vast ......read full article

Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia Signs MoU, Aims to become Gulf's Regional VMware IT Academy

Regional academy  plans to support Saudi Vision 2030 Local Content including the creation of jobs, and youth skills development.     June 6, 2021, Saudi Arabia. VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan University (PSU), today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop plans to establish  the first Regional VMware IT Academy in the Gulf, supporting youth digital skills development and the aims of Saudi Vision 2030. VMware IT Academy is a public–private partnership to help individuals gain the foundational digital knowledge they need to compete in today’s workforce by providing access to undergraduate certifications and ongoing skills education. PSU, the first private university in the Kingdom, already ......read full article

The University of Queensland wins Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020

The University of Queensland wins Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020

January 12, 2021:  Team WakeShare from The University of Queensland, Australia, announced as the winners of the 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards with novel fuel-efficient shipping solution. Entries from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and Stanford University, US, take second- and third place respectively. Information and communications technology (ICT) solutions, such as the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums, have a potential to reduce the global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15 percent by 2030. Ahead of a critical decade of sustainability action, the 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards challenged a new generation of innovators to find solutions to the current climate change crisis with a focus on.  In spite of difficult collaboration conditions created by ongoing ......read full article

What's your Colour Code?

What's your Colour Code?

January 11, 2021:    The New Year brings a chance to turn the page and reinvent ourselves, inside and out. That fresh energy inspired the new designs joining the Pandora Colours collection, including statement rings, earrings, charms, bracelets and pendants in a full spectrum of vivid hues. Ranging from bold, prismatic charms to sleek solitaire rings featuring bright, sparkling stones, the new pieces invite countless styling combinations.  Stack, play and curate unique looks for every mood, day and occasion. “We want to take our consumer on a journey through the colour wheel, allowing them to explore a range of shades as beautifully diverse as they are,” say Francesco Terzo and A. Filippo Ficarelli, Pandora’s VP Creative Directors. Ready to start a new season and a new story? Kick off 2021 with ......read full article

The Saudi Electronic University used AI to Conduct Assessments for Over 12,000 Students

Empowered by the “SwiftAssess” Intelligent Platform from GamaLearn   The university deployed the latest e-learning technologies, representing an exceptional success story for the digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and emphasizing the capabilities of GamaLearn’s "SwiftAssess"   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 10, November 2020:  As part of its endeavour to be a world leader in smart learning technologies, assessment, and developing educational quality KPIs, GamaLearn announced the success of its Intelligent Assessment Management Platform, “SwiftAssess”, by conducting remote assessments for more than 12,000 students of the Saudi Electronic University (SEU) in seven subjects. All students did their midterms from home with the power of Artificial Intelligence and ......read full article

EduTech Digital Summit, to be Organised by Terrapinn Middle East

EduTech Digital Summit, to be Organised by Terrapinn Middle East

The Ministry of Education Saudi Arabia and G20 Saudi Secretariat as part of The International Conferences Program, honoring the G20 Saudi presidency year 2020 announced as the co-hosts of EduTech Digital Summit, to be organised by Terrapinn Middle East   Saudi,  October 04, 2020:   Terrapinn Middle East has revealed the first details of the upcoming EduTech Digital Summit.  Organised alongside the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia, the event will take place on October 5-6th live from Riyadh.  The show will also welcome speakers and attendees from homes or offices around the world. “EduTech Digital Summit arrives at a time of unprecedented disruption in the global education industry,” said David Beguely, Managing Director of Terrapinn Middle East.  “The ......read full article

Cisco's Webex Enables Rapid Adoption of New Remote Learning Models for KSA's Universities and Schools

Cisco's Webex Enables Rapid Adoption of New Remote Learning Models for KSA's Universities and Schools

More than 10 million minutes of meetings were supported over 3 months, assuring education continuity in the Kingdom   The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 24 September 2020: Cisco’s Webex collaboration platform enabled the rapid adoption of new remote learning models by KSA universities and schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. 31 educational institutions in the country delivered over 10.6 million minutes of meetings and more than 23,000 sessions over the digital meeting platform between March 1st and June 1st, 2020. As 91 percent of the world’s student population was faced with the reality of not being able to attend universities and schools in person, distance learning became a vital way of ensuring continuity, and encouraged institutions to accelerate their investments in digital transformation. Recognizing ......read full article

Back to School: 6 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online

NordPass gives advice on keeping children safe online   United Arab Emirates,  September 01, 2020:  With the back to school season in full swing, the dangers of online hacks, scams, and cyberbullying increase. Today, children spend more time online than ever before. Most schools now require children to have their own laptops or tablets, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, when most schools chose remote teaching. However, few schools give clear instructions to children and parents about how to stay secure online.  NordPass has collected some tips and tricks so that parents can teach their children about internet privacy and safety.   1. Educate on the importance of passwords.  Chad Hammond, a security expert from NordPass, emphasizes the importance of teaching children good password ......read full article

International Baccalaureate May 2020 Results Update

August 17, 2020:   Today, after careful deliberation, the IB will be making an adjustment to awarded results for the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) May 2020 session, where applicable, using predicted grades and coursework (IA). Given the current unprecedented circumstances, using the IAs as the basis for awarding the updated grades provides an accurate and reliable reflection of an IB student’s performance. The IA grades are based on student coursework and assessed by trained independent IB examiners.     The IB confirms that no IB student will incur an overall point score decrease from the originally issued grades as a result of these adjustments. With these adjustments, IB students will have another progression option to tertiary sectors and systems around the world where grade ......read full article

Book Building of Amlak International's IPO of 30% of Shares

Book Building of Amlak International's IPO of 30% of Shares

Share price range is set between SAR 15 and SAR 17 21st June 2020:  Amlak International and NCB Capital (“NCBC”), Financial Advisor, Bookrunner, Underwriter and Lead Manager for Amlak international’s IPO, announced that the price range of Amlak International’s offer shares has been set between SAR 15 and SAR 17. The book building process will start Monday 01/11/1441H (22 June 2020G) aiming at offering Amlak International’s shares for public subscription and will continue until Monday 8/11/1441H (29 June 2020G).  NCB Capital advised that the final share price will be set after the end of Amlak International’s IPO book building process, which targets two investor groups. The Institutional group includes investment funds, companies and qualified foreign investors, GCC investors that ......read full article

Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem host school kids for a children day

Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem host school kids for a children day

More than 72 kids from 4 schools have attended to rejoice their childhood Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (17 December, 2019) – Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, the luxury hotels situated at the heart of Makkah within Al Naseem district, hosted children from various local schools to rejoice their childhood for a day. This event falls under the program of the corporate social responsibility adopted by the hotels. On Wednesday 27 Nov 2019, 72 children from 4 local schools gathered in Lotus A & Lotus B restaurant at Millennium Makkah Al Naseem Hotel alongside guests in-house to celebrate this special day. The day started a special buffet for kids from 8:00 am to 10:30 am while the activities began at 10:30 am with an orientation specially designed for kids to different hotel departments and continued with ......read full article

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