News Archive 2013

2013-06-25

ICDL Centres its 12th Computer Summer Camp Skills on Social Media and Cyber Safety Awareness

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Photo Annual event showcases private-public partnership in raising cyber vigilance among GCC teens
ICDL GCC Foundation, an organisation that advocates digital skills and Internet safety for all, and the exclusive operator of the ICDL programme across GCC and Iraq, announced that its 12th ICDL Summer Camp programme will commence from the beginning of July till August 31.  More

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2013-06-04

GCC governments stress on availing instant access to m-Government services to the general public

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Photo ICDL calls for awareness on online collaboration technologies
As Internet becomes increasingly social allowing instant access to shared information, governments across the Gulf region have put a premium on strengthening efforts to tap into web-enabled technologies to engage the public.  More

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2013-05-01

ICDL urges social media caution for GCC youth

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Photo Facebook users in Emirates and the Arab world reached over 45 million as of end June 2012
Dubai, UAE Within less than two decades, social media has revolutionised the way people interact with each other. ICDL GCC Foundation, an organisation that promotes digital skills and cyber safety across the Gulf region, believes that while the technology is here to stay, people must continue to exercise caution in sharing personal information online so as to avert cyber threats.  More

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2013-04-14

ICDL Launches Cyber Safety Workshops Targeting Law Enforcement, Educational and Social Organizations

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Photo Initiative aimed at preparing adults to aware and protect children from cyber-threats
Seeking to increase cyber safety awareness among the general public to protecting children from online exploitation at the heart of its agenda, ICDL GCC Foundation, an advocate for the spread of computer skills, use and safety for-all, today announced a series of cyber-safety workshops aimed at educators and parents across Qatar.  More

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2013-04-14

ICDL Calls on GCC Support for UNRWA Schools to Modernize Education

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PhotoICDL support campaign –a project aimed at helping Palestinian students gain computer skills
ICDL GCC Foundation, an advocate for ICT skills, use and safety for-all called today on governments, corporate citizens and individuals in the GCC to contribute in support of quality education and further digital literacy in the schools of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) that accommodate Palestinian refugee children living in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and Gaza Strip.  More

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2013-03-18

ICDL urges schools in GCC to stand up to cyber bullying

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Photo Regional Campaign seeks to educate students on the dangers and consequences of Cyberbullying
As young people rapidly adopt new communication technologies, the need for online vigilance must also increase, according to ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in digital skills, use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL certification program across the GCC and Iraq.  More

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2013-03-12

Women with Special Needs to Benefit from New ICDL and University of Sharjah Initiative

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Photo ICDL standards and relevant technologies to provide accessibility and IT certification
ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in digital skills, use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL certification program across the GCC and Iraq, joined forces with University of Sharjah to launch a new initiative to empower women with physical disabilities to learn ICT skills.  More

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2013-02-24

ICDL Urges for a Stronger Public-Private Collaboration in Iraq

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Photo Iraqi Government Officials and ICT Industry Leaders Agree on Roadmap to Upturn ICT in Education at Summit
ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in ICT skills, use and safety for-all, announced today that the inaugural Iraq Education and Technology Summit (IETS) which it partnered in the last two days was a great success. Organized by CWI Summits and supported by both Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and Ministry of Science and Technology, the Summit provided a suitable platform for high ranking government decision makers, lead by HE Ali Al Adeeb, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to meet with international organizations from the private and public sectors.  More

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2013-02-18

ICDL Launches Cyber Safety workshops targeting Teachers and Parents Across GCC

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Photo Initiative aimed at prepping adults to aware and protect children from cyber-threats
Seeking to increase cyber safety awareness among the public to protect children at the heart of the agenda, ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in promoting digital skills, use and safety for-all, today announced a series of cyber-safety workshops aimed at educators and parents across the GCC.  More

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2013-02-11

ICDL to become the Official Partner of Iraq Education and Technology Summit to be held in Dubai

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Photo ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in ICT skills, use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL Programme across the GCC and Iraq, announced today that it will become the official partner of the forthcoming Iraq Education and Technology Summit (IETS) which will be held in Dubai, UAE on February 23-24  More

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