Dubai: Marking his fourth visit to the United Arab Emirates, Intel Corporation Chairman Craig Barrett unveiled new education initiatives dedicated to improving teaching and learning in the Arab world through the effective use of technology.
Launched with the support of the UAE Ministry of Education, the initiatives include collaboration with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation to expand the Intel Teach program across Arab countries, and a volunteer program with INJAZ al-Arab to help educate Arab youth.
Working with local governments and Ministries of Education, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Foundation and Intel plan to train more than 2 million Arab teachers by 2011.
Training will occur throughout Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen. The program aims at developing Arab talent and improving education in the region.
“Every young person deserves a chance at the kind of education that helps them prepare for competing in our 21st century knowledge-based economy,” Barrett said.
“We think teacher training is a significant start. This is a prime example of the potential of public-private partnerships in changing the lives of people, particularly through the adoption of technology.”
By Scott Shuey, Chief Business Reporter