Education news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Education industry in the Middle East:

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation partners with Brand Lounge for new course The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, an academic institution for the creative sectors, has signed a partnership with Brand Lounge.
26 January 2026
Dubai’s fully funded graduate training programme kicks off 2026 applications process Dubai Business Associates (DBA), a fully funded graduate training programme for young professionals around the world, has kicked off the selection process for its 2026 cohort.
10 December 2025
UOWD and Andersen collaborate for Job Shadowing and Mentorship program In August, a group of around 20 students from the University of Wollongong in Dubai received practical training and mentoring from practitioners at Andersen.
03 September 2025
Sandra Baroudi and Nadia Halabi on the growth and impact of Eduvate Sandra Baroudi and Nadia Halabi are the Co-Founders of Eduvate, a UAE-based company that delivers certified training, coaching, and consultancy programs for both educators and corporate professionals
02 September 2025
Abu Dhabi University and KGC conclude ExxonMobil Future STEM Leaders program The ExxonMobil STEM Leaders Summer Camp, a program designed to inspire the UAE’s next generation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals, has come to successful clos
11 August 2025
Pure Consulting supports Nawa Consultant Training Program as Executive Partner The Nawa Consultant Training Program has launched in Saudi Arabia, offering over 30 students the opportunity to build key skills for a future career in management consulting.
15 July 2025
Dubai establishing itself as a world-class hub for higher education Dubai is rapidly solidifying its position as a premier global hub for higher education, driven by robust enrollment growth and a remarkable increase in international student numbers.
17 June 2025
Web3 education game Astro Armadillos named Middle East’s Best GameFi Project Astro Armadillos, a Web3 game developed by Agile Dynamics, has been named the Best GameFi Project of 2025 at the Middle East Blockchain Awards.
13 June 2025
Strategic Gears partners with IE Business School to advance leadership and talent development Saudi management consulting firm Strategic Gears has signed a Corporate Partnership agreement with IE Business School, a globally recognized academic institution.
26 May 2025
Pure Consulting empowers Saudi university students at Industrithon 2025 The Industrithon Hackathon Challenge 2025 has come to a successful close, bringing together more than 120 students from 16 universities across the Kingdom.
25 May 2025
Newgiza University signs strategic cooperation agreement with Injaz Consulting Group Newgiza University has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Injaz Consulting Group, aimed at enriching its executive education programs with the expertise and real-world insights of Injaz Group experts.
05 January 2025
The imperative of formal Web3 education for the next generation of talent As blockchain and Web3 technologies increasingly shape the world, the demand for a skilled and knowledgeable workforce in the field is on the rise.
06 December 2024
Exploring the growing Extra Low Voltage industry in Saudi Arabia Serving as an essential component to the booming construction and technology sectors, the Extra Low Voltage systems industry in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant growth and transformation in rec
05 November 2024
Create launches graduate program for talent in the creative sector Regional professional services firm Create has launched a new training program for young professionals seeking to kickstart their career in the creative and advertising sector.
17 October 2024
Dubai AI Campus names Kearney a strategic partner for AI advisory services The Dubai AI Campus has named Kearney a strategic partner for AI advisory services. One of the key pillars of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.
27 September 2024
Dubai Business Associates welcomes 27 graduates in 10th cohort Dubai Business Associates, a fully funded program for young professionals, has selected 27 graduates from 22 different countries for its 2024/2025 cohort.
17 September 2024
MSBC delivers Family Business Hackathon in partnership with KPMG The inaugural edition of the Family Business Hackathon has concluded in King Abdullah Economic City, with KPMG serving as Knowledge Partner and Diamond Sponsor of the event.
02 July 2024
AI a beacon of advancement for Saudi's education sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) heralds great promise for Saudi Arabia’s education landscape – but what is now seen as a risk needs to be transformed into an opportunity by implementing coherent policy
31 May 2024
Ibtechar unveils the winners of Sanea Competition 2024 At a celebratory event in Doha, the winners of the 7th edition of the Sanea Competition have been unveiled.
22 May 2024
Next generation education centre stage at the Emkan Annual School Conference 2024 Held for the 6th time, Emkan’s annual School Conference will bring together leaders from across the national and international education landscape to gain insight into top trends and developments in the sec
01 February 2024
Gulf Medical University and Knight Frank launch joint internship Gulf Medical University is teaming up with Knight Frank to launch a new internship program for students seeking to kickstart their career in the healthcare consulting domain.
31 January 2024
Palladium empowers next-generation consultants from King Saud University Global advisory firm Palladium hosted a consulting workshop in Riyadh aimed at empowering students from Kind Saud University, with a special focus on encouraging women.
21 December 2023
Emkan co-founder Sara Zaini to speak at Education Investment Saudi Held on 5-6 December in Riyadh, the Education Investment Saudi event will bring together 300+ leaders from across the education landscape to discuss key themes and opportunities in the sector.
02 December 2023
Ibtechar named management partner of youth technology skills hub Studio 5 Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has selected Ibtechar as its partner for the management and operations of Studio 5, a lab designed to enhance the technology skills of youths.
26 November 2023
Ibtechar partners with UQ to elevate learning in Qatar In a move that enhances its learning capabilities in the innovation domain, Doha-based Ibtechar has formed a strategic partnership with UQ, a skills assessment and digital microlearning company from
17 October 2023
Growing demand for international schools in GCC With a rapidly expanding expatriate community of workers in the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE) there is a growing demand for international schools that teach i
11 October 2023
Five areas of focus to strengthen Saudi’s higher education landscape Saudi Arabia has in recent years made remarkable progress in transforming its higher education landscape to meet the demands of a growing population and a rapidly changing economy.
10 October 2023
Mastercard partners with Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai With AI playing an increasingly transformational role across our lives, Mastercard and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster t
27 September 2023
Majority of UAE students plan career goals during high school Around 90% of students in the UAE are already considering their career goals during their high school period, with 72% feeling they develop a clear idea of what job they see themselves doing in the f
25 September 2023
Over a third of workers and students in UAE using generative AI Around 39% of workers and students in the UAE are reportedly using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard, or Synthesia without the awareness of employers or teachers, according to a new study.
24 August 2023
10 best practices for universities to improve lifelong employability According to research from the World Economic Forum, there is a growing mismatch between the skills of graduates and those needed in the labour market.
30 June 2023
Moroccan university inks partnerships with Shell and Capgemini The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco has signed partnerships with two global corporates with the aim of advancing its research knowhow around low carbon fuels.
22 May 2023

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