Recently, the education minister announced UAE’s plans to develop AI tutors for students. Addressing a session at the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai, Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, said: "The Ministry of Education will be working with partners like Microsoft, OpenAI and other tech companies to ensure that AI technologies are used to enhance the quality of learning and education."
This move will not only help the education sector move forward towards digitalization but also enhance learning experiences for students and enable them to adapt advanced technologies for learning purposes. With this backdrop, we would like to propose an interview with Geek Express’ spokesperson to shed light on the below:
- Importance of including tech education in the system
- How will this move benefits teachers and educational institutes?
- How will this benefit students?
- What is the impact of adopting technologies to transform the education sector in the UAE?
- Overview of the education industry in UAE and globally
Geek Express, the first MENA-focused online technology school for children ages 5-17 with an accredited curriculum that prepares them for the future. The platform works with certified partners like Microsoft, Google CS First, MIT, and Minecraft to name a few with courses offered in three different languages – English, Arabic, and French. Students learn to develop video games, websites, apps, and AI models. They walk away with an understanding of coding fundamentals, improved cognitive skills, and better preparation for the future job market.
