Education

FranklinCovey Global Education Practice Leader, Sean Covey discusses opportunities in the education sector

March 23, 2015   Education Practice Leader at FranklinCovey and world-renowned author and speaker, Sean Covey has met with key education authorities, teachers, students, and parents during his first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the Kingdom, he discussed the high-impact of ‘The Leader in Me’ process and shared success stories of schools from around the world.

Autodesk Makes Design Software Free to Schools Worldwide

Design Software Leader Expands Reach of Free Education Offering to Prepare an Industry-ready Workforce

DUBAI, UAE, Dec 8, 2014 — Fulfilling its promise to expand access to its professional design software in education, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has made its industry-leading design, engineering and entertainment software free* to students, instructors and academic institutions worldwide.

“The 16th International Forum for Tourism and Umrah” to strengthen relations and open new opportunities for potential Emirati clients

October 22, 2014 - “The 16th International Forum for Tourism and Umrah”, which will be held on 22nd & 23rd October 2014 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai, is looking to reinforce relations and open new opportunities in tourism for religious goals with potential tourists in the Middle East region, particularly local Emirati clients. The event is set to gather international corporate buyers and travel agencies from across the Gulf region to meet with regional and international suppliers.

UAE launches Arab Social Media Award to encourage innovative and responsible use of social media in region

An initiative of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

 Award to honor best social media initiatives in 20 categories

  • Annual event to recognize individuals and institutions that help establish positive environment for innovation and creativity
  • Aimed at leveraging social media usage to increase awareness of the issues of concern to Arab community 

Mohammed bin Rashid:

TEACH a CHILD: Support the Education of Lebanon’s Children

 Beirut, June 11th, 2014:  

Teach a Child” hosted a high profile fundraiser at Saint Georges Yacht Club in Beirut. More than 600 guests, all prominent social and media figures, enjoyed a rich entertainment program led by singers and percussion bands and concluded with a raffle draw.