Saudi Arabia’s education sector was most affected by malware, followed by government, and telecommunications during 2017, according to a study.
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UAE urges students to become cyber ambassadors in new initiative
The "Cybersecurity" ambassador initiative was launched to build a secure e-culture as it is considered a competitive initiative to empower Emirati students as cybersecurity ambassadors.1 2928
Sheikh Mohammed lends voice to Dubai’s Translation Challenge
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, together with Crown Prince and Dubai Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Translation Challenge site to review its progress, which falls under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Arabic e-Learning Project.
Dubai calls for homegrown life-science workforce
Seeking to enhance skill sets within the life-sciences industry and bridge the gap between academia and industry, Dubai Science Park …
Smart education as a key pillar for Dubai’s future vision: Canon
Under its ‘Education For Life’ campaign, Canon Middle East is spotlighting its suite of solutions that address challenges brought about by the changing needs of key education sector stakeholders – students, teachers, and administration.
Oman symposium to explore AI’s impact on education
Oman will put the spotlight on how artificial intelligence will impact the education sector in an upcoming symposium at the Sultanate.
Saudi Arabia unveils first locally made educational tablet
KTAB was produced in partnership between King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KASCST) and Mesbah Saudi Technology Company, a large team of engineers and developers, according to Arab News.
Mubadala’s Strata sets sights on nurturing aerospace talents
UAE students who are interested to be a part of the aerospace industry now have the opportunity to take part in a new innovative programmes by Mubadala Investment Company’s Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility, and the University Leadership Council.
Emerging tech to open new doors for GCC-Latin America
Developing the latest technologies and innovation can open new avenues for opportunities between Latin America and the GCC, according to industry experts.
UAE education sector must switch its focus to STEM: foreign minister
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said more needs to be done to ensure the UAE becomes one of the most important global hubs for education.
Google Innovation Hub brings high-tech classes to UAE students
A new Innovation Hub, powered by Google, has been launched at UAE University’s Science and Innovation Park in Al Ain as part of the Innovation Month.