SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, is providing a free “Secure Your Kids Online” resource kit to help parents and guardians protect their kids online.
Technology, UAE
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 2975
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.
Orange Egypt, Avaya support distance learning to contain coronavirus outbreak
Orange Egypt and Avaya have partnered to jointly enable all educational institutions in the country to implement remote learning initiatives.
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.
CORONAVIRUS
UAE to provide free internet to support distance learning
UAE telcos Etisalat and du are reportedly providing free internet data via mobile phones to families who don’t have internet at home, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said.
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.
CORONAVIRUS
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 …