The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ling Shao as the University’s Executive Vice President and Provost.
UAE educators to get free Teams training from Microsoft
Microsoft has joined forces with its partners to give academic institutions in the UAE free half-day training in Teams.
NYU Abu Dhabi inks new deal to boost AI research
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has partnered with the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIAI).
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Distance learning in UAE to run until end of academic year
Schools and universities in the UAE are to continue online distance learning until the end of the academic year in June amid coronavirus fears, according to the Ministry of Education.
Huawei, University of Sharjah sign MoU to empower local ICT talent
The University of Sharjah and Huawei have signed recently a new a memorandum of understanding to further nurture and equip …
Abu Dhabi launches ‘Digital Learning Challenge’
Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) has launched the Digital Learning Challenge, as part of Abu Dhabi government’s ‘Digital Month’.
HP launches BeOnline program to support distance learning in the Middle East
HP Inc. announced the launch of BeOnline program in collaboration with Classera, the leader in Learning Management Systems, and Mirai, …
First Abu Dhabi Bank backs distance learning in UAE
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with the Ministry of Education to support its distance learning platform.
Ministry outlines plan to enable seamless distance learning in UAE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has rolled out a distance learning system for two weeks, targeting all students in the UAE’s schools and higher education institutions.
GEMS Education teams up with tech giant to upskill schools in UAE
GEMS Education has announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot programme introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform.
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Coronavirus in UAE: Distance learning trials begin today
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced it will conduct a pilot launch of its distance learning tools to ensure that all students can utilise the platforms to carry out their studies.
More than 22,000 teachers get certified for e-learning in UAE
The Ministry of Education, in cooperation with HBMSU, has hosted over 42,000 teachers and academic staff using a free e-training course, entitled “How to be an online tutor in 24 Hours.”
du supports UAE’s remote learning initiatives
du has announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Education to support remote learning and online educational platforms for students and faculty members.
KAUST partners with Riverbed to enhance digital learning
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), one of Saudi Arabia’s premier research universities, is collaborating with Riverbed on …