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By removing obstacles, promoting fairness, and creating supportive environments, the technology industry can fully utilize women’s talents, transform itself, and innovate through diverse perspectives. This paper discusses […]

This paper is based on a presentation by the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund at the 2024 conference of the British Association for International and […]

Amidst the growing disparity between the demand for green jobs and the supply of green talent, there is an urgent need for specialized education to prepare, upskill, […]

Upskilling in digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity can equip Arab youth with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in […]

In the ever-changing landscape of education and employment, where rapid digitalization and a focus on skills-based learning are increasingly prominent, Experiential Learning (EL) has become a crucial […]

Online learning is gaining popularity and is expected to continue transforming traditional methods of education. It provides a great opportunity for the youth to access high-quality education […]

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is a form of experiential learning, where students complete authentic work-based activities as part of their higher education studies. WIL is a proven mechanism […]

The Capacity Needs Assessment Toolkit was commissioned by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation as part of the Foundation’s strategic efforts to promote open learning and expand access […]

The Arab region has a strong tradition of giving with philanthropy deeply ingrained in the social fabric. Significant quantities are donated by family businesses and individuals; nevertheless, […]

In March 2023, UNHCR, in partnership with the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund, launched its fifth Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report. The report conveys the rising […]

Since its founding in 2015, the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) has been committed to helping Emirati and Arab youth make meaningful, well-informed, and future-facing decisions around […]

At the RCEP UNESCO headquarters in Sharjah University City, the Al Ghurair Thought Leadership Series explored the skills gaps in the GCC in November 2022. The event […]

We have been living through the most significant skill and job transformation since the early 19th century. This pressing need for rapid skills development comes at a […]

On June 23rd, 2022, the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education’s first edition of the Thought Leadership Series discussed the importance of partnerships in creating lasting value […]

The University Consortium for Quality Online Learning (UCQOL) was founded in 2020 by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of […]

In early 2021, AGFE collaborated with MIT and UAEU to bring MIT Bootcamps to the UAE. Over a 10-week period, 120 participants were tasked with creating a […]

In recognition of the significant impact that education technology (EdTech) and COVID-19 has had on refugee education in recent years, the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, […]