Media Center
Press releases, research publications, and stories from the communities we serve. For media inquiries, contact press@thedigitalschool.org.
The Digital School Launches a Partnership to Connect Education with Future Employment Opportunities
The Digital School, one of the initiatives of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with Transguard Group, a leading provider of business support and outsourcing solutions, and the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), under the Skills Academies initiative. The partnership aims to establish an integrated model that connects digital education with the future needs of the labor market.
Digital School's 'Donate Your Own Device 2.0' hits 70% milestone in record time
Launched by the Digital School, the "Donate Your Own Device 2.0" campaign has recorded a significant milestone, attracting wide community engagement and achieving 70% of its target, namely collecting 100,000 electronic devices, in record time.
340 teachers join UAE Digital School programme in Mauritania
The Digital School announced that 340 teachers have joined the Digital Teacher Preparation Programme at the Teacher Training Institute in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Digital School launches global programme to build teacher skills in collaboration with Arizona State University
The Digital School, an initiative of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced the launch of the Building Educator Skills for Teaching (BEST) programme in collaboration with...
The Digital School', 'Canva' launch strategic partnership
The Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has launched a strategic education partnership with Canva, a visual design and collaboration platform.
UAE launches global partnership with 'Starlink' to enable digital education for remote, underserved communities worldwide
The Digital School, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced the launch of a strategic global partnership with Starlink, the satellite internet servic...
Digital School, Sawiris Foundation for Social Development launch Jusur Al Foras initiative to qualify 100,000 Egyptian youth for job market
The Digital School and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) announced the launch of Jusur Al Foras (Arabic for bridges of opportunity); a leading initiative supported by the Mohammed b...
Future of Education Forum leads global talks to shape future of learning
Education ministers, senior government officials, global policymakers, leaders of international organisations, and industry experts convened at the Future of Education Forum, held as part of the World...
UAE marks International Day of Education, ensuring right to education for all
The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its leading global role in supporting education and spreading knowledge, driven by its firm belief that education is the cornerstone of sustainable dev...
UAE beating heart of world in innovative, sustainable humanitarian action: DIPMF participants
A host of officials and business leaders stated that the United Arab Emirates has become a global force in innovative and sustainable humanitarian action, serving as the beating heart of the world and...
UAE, Nigeria launch strategic partnership to equip youth with digital skills for future economy
The Digital School, one of the initiatives under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Devel...
The Digital School signs Letter of Intent with Egypts Ministry of Education and Technical Education to develop technical education schools
The Digital School, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, signed a Letter of Intent with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education of the ...
Digital School, Kurdistan Iraq's Ministry of Education launch '10,000 Digital Teachers' initiative
The Digital School, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government, ha...
Digital School, CERT, Agricolleges International sign agreement to enhance 'SkillED Academies'
The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), and the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), the implementing and knowledge partner ...
AAAID and The Digital School Launch the Agriculture Academy
AAAID and The Digital School Launch Agriculture Academy to Empower Arab Youth in Sustainable Farming and Food Security
Index Holding and DIHAD Sustainable support the Donate Your Device campaign.
Index Holding, through DIHAD Sustainable, has joined the "Donate Your Device" campaign — a pioneering initiative launched by The Digital School under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Glo...
2nd Donate Your Own Device aims to collect 100,000 electronic devices to empower underprivileged students
The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global initiatives(MBRGI), in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), announced the launch of the second edition of the "Donat...
Digital School showcases its experience at eLearning Africa 2025
The Digital School, an initiative by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), participated in the 18th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference and Exhibition, held in Dar es Salaa...
The Digital Educator Global Academy empowers 12,000 teachers with future ready tools and solutions across 32 countries.
The Digital Educator Global Academy, organized through a partnership between the Government Knowledge Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The Digital School — one of Mohammed bin Ra...
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs MBRGI Board of Trustees meeting, announces results of MBRGI Year in Review 2024 report
In a remarkable global achievement, The Digital School has received international recognition from prestigious educational institutions, including Stanford University, and has also received internatio...
Digital School launches 'Skills Academies' initiative
In a pioneering step towards advancing economic and social development through capacity building and skills enhancement, The Digital School, an initiative under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global I...
Dr. Waleed Al Ali: The Digital School Signs New Partnerships in Africa and Launches an Initiative to Train 5 Million Beneficiaries.
Dr. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary—General of The Digital School, one of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, stated that The Digital School has achieved significant milestones in recent years...
UAE's digital education initiatives in Africa contribute to youth development
Menghestab Haile, Senior Advisor to the UAE's "Digital School" initiative in Africa, affirmed that the UAE is heavily investing in the development of digital education across the African continent, ai...
Digital School hosts experts, education leaders to shape future of digital learning in Mauritania
The Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), organised a strategic 2—day workshop in the M...
UAE reinforces commitment to global education
The United Arab Emirates commemorated the International Day of Education on 24th January, reaffirming its unwavering belief in the transformative power of education.
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, Digital School to advance digital education
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has signed a cooperation agreement with the Digital School to provide a flexible educational methodology through digital platforms and enhance learning oppo...
UAEs Digital School receives '1885 Exemplary Service to Education' award
The Digital School, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives (MBRGI), received the "1885 Exemplary Service to Education" award from the New England Association of Schools and Col...
The 14th edition of the Ata'a Exhibition will launch on January 13 at ADNEC Marina.
Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairperson of the Emirates Red Cresc...
Digital School launches joint projects with Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq
The Digital School, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced the launch of joint digital education projects with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. ...
Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation contributes to Lebanon Education Continuity Project
The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation has joined a growing coalition of contributors supporting the Lebanon Education Continuity Project.
Dr. Abdulkader Sankari and Sons Group contributes to Lebanon Education Continuity Project
Dr. Abdulkader Sankari and Sons Group, through the Human Aid and Development Organisation (HAND), has joined the list of contributors to the Lebanon Education Continuity Project, carried out by Mohamm...
Hamdan bin Zayed directs provision of 40,000 school bags to support education in Lebanon
As part of initiatives supporting the "UAE stands with Lebanon" campaign launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohamm...
"Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives" has launched a project to support the continuity of education in Lebanon.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), represented by the Digital School, has launched a project to support the continuity of education programs in Lebanon, targeting 40,000 benefi...
Mohammed bin Rashid directs launching education continuity programmes in Lebanon
In line with the campaign launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to support the Lebanese people, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prim...
Digital School celebrates over 50,000 devices collected in 'Donate Your Own Device' Campaign
The Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, has honoured its partners from government entities and private sector organisations for their sig...
685 Students benefited from the Summer Club program at the Emirati Jordanian camp.
The Emirati—Jordanian camp hosted the Summer Club program activities under the supervision of the camp management and The Digital School administration, in line with the Emirates Red Crescent's humani...
The new board of directors of The Digital School is accelerating efforts to achieve more accomplishments.
In its first meeting with its newly approved composition, the Board of Directors of the Digital School, endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Ministe...
"The Digital School" receives its first international academic accreditation from the "New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)."
The Digital School — one of Mohammed bin Rashid's global initiatives — has received international academic accreditation from the "New England Association of Schools and Colleges" (NEASC), making it t...
Meeting between the Secretary General of the ITU and the Secretary General of TDS discusses the most prominent developments in digital education and areas of cooperation.
On the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS2024) in Geneva, Dr. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary General of The Digital School, met with Doreen Bogdan—Martin, Secretary General of th...
Coordination meeting with the leadership of the ITU during the World Summit on Artificial Intelligence to Promote Development
With the aim of enhancing digital education efforts on pan—Arab and global level, also building best practices, Coordination meeting with the leadership of the International Telecommunication Union du...
Full digital school launched at Emirati Jordanian Refugee Camp in Mrajeeb Al Fhood
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives' (MBRGI) Digital School has partnered with Jordan's Ministry of Education to transform the Emirati—Jordanian Refugee Camp's school in Mrajeeb Al F...
Stanford Social Innovation Review features Digital School initiative as distinctive global initiative in education
The Stanford Social Innovation Review at Stanford University, USA, celebrated the "Digital School", one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), as part of a special edition f...
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decision reconstituting Board of Directors of 'Digital School'
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decision No. (02) of 2024 reconstituting the Board of Directors of ...
Dubai Police and 'Digital School' collaborate to support community initiatives
The General Command of Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with 'Digital School', one of the initiatives of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to support digital comm...
H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Digital School and the DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organization
H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Digital School and the DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organization. Also present at the signing cere...
Remote Education: A Driver of Educational Sustainability and Effectiveness of Curriculum Plans
"Remote Education" forms a key driver for achieving sustainability in the educational process and ensuring the continuity of implementing curriculum plans in all schools across the country, especially...
Digital School empowers 100,000 students in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Digital School, an initiative by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has initiated a new phase of partnership with the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government.
Donate Your Own Device collects 32,000 devices to support underprivileged students worldwide, promote sustainability
The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, announced that the "Donate Your Own Device" campaign, which was launched in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), und...
Launch of the world's first digital education bonds initiative
The 'Digital School' signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation in Dubai to enhance mutual cooperation and launch innovative initiatives that support the Dig...
Digital School' and Mauritania and Colombia to enhance digital transformation in education
The 'Digital School,' a Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiative, has announced new partnerships with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Modernization of Administration in Mauritania...
The Digital School launches new partnerships with Namibia, Angola, Lesotho, Zambia, and Madagascar
The 'Digital School' has announced the launch of a series of partnerships with five countries in Africa, including Namibia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Zambia, and Angola. These partnerships are part of effo...
Dubai Police support the 'Donate Your Own Device' campaign
The General Command of Dubai Police has announced a commitment to provide 7,000 electronic devices over three years as part of the 'Donate Your Own Device' campaign launched by the Digital School, an ...
The digital school promotes digital transformation and future trends in education for southern African countries
The Digital School — one of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's global initiatives — held a series of high—level sessions, entitled "Promoting digital transformation in education for the Southern African...
DFF supports The Digital School initiative to upskill developing communities
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) participated in the "DYOD: Donate Your Own Device" campaign, which was organised by the Digital School, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiat...
UAE signs MoU to expand Digital School initiative in sub—Saharan Africa
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of the Digi...
The Digital School launches Donate Your Device to provide 10K recycled electronic devices to support students in less fortunate areas around the world.
The Digital School, one of Mohammed bin Rashid's global initiatives, in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, launched the "Donate Your Device" campaign under the slogan Donate to Lear...
Digital School inaugurates 66 new digital learning centres, targeting 100,000 students and 1,000 teachers in Mauritania
The Digital School, one of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has inaugurated 66 new digital learning centres in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
The Digital School reviews its experience in providing learning opportunities and its journey from the UAE to the world
The Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives Foundation reviewed the digital school journey, its innovative initiatives, and its efforts to provide learning opportunities for students in disadvantaged r...
Digital School' cooperates with strategic partners to expand its students reach globally
The Digital School, which is one of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum 's global initiatives, has recently announced a num...
Digital School, Emirates Red Crescent establish AED 100 million fund supporting digital education projects globally
The Digital School, one of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), signed a strategic partnership aiming to establish the Digital School Fund with AED10...
Digital School Launches Global Academy for Digital Teachers
The Digital School, an initiative triggered by "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives" (MBRGI), has launched the "Global Academy for Digital Teachers," in cooperation with the American Ari...
Digital School opens first Digital Learning Centre in Colombia
President Ivan Duque Marquez of Colombia met with officials representing the Digital School initiative, a global project led by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), as the ch...
UAE delegation to UN's High—Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development concludes successful visit
The UAE delegation to the 2022 High—Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), which took place at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, have concluded their visit that culmi...
UAE adopts digital technology to provide best educational options for less fortunate students around the world: Omar Al Olama
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Digital School, highlighted that the UA...
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives presents outcomes of activities at UN in New York
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives presented the outcomes of its recent humanitarian activities at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.
Strategic Cooperation Agreement between the "Digital School" and the Government of Mauritania
The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), signed a 3—year strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of National Education and Educational System...
Saif bin Zayed: The UAE is the land of the impossible
Lieutenant—General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, affirmed that the impossible is the idea of ??the UAE leadership to achieve what cannot be achieved....
Launching the digital school programs in Mauritania to provide educational opportunities for the children of refugees and displaced persons
The digital school, "one of the initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Foundation", has launched its educational programs in Mauritania, by opening its first centers in the capital, ...
The Digital School goes global into five countries to support students in deprived areas
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital School, confirmed that the ...
The Digital School establishes strategic partnerships to enhance digital learning solutions
The Digital School, a first—of—its—kind integrated digital school and part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, signed a set of strategic partnerships that were announced in conju...
The Digital School announces the details of the achievements of its first year
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Business Applications, confirmed on the authority of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital ...
Mohammed bin Rashid launches the operational phase of The Digital School
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the first operational phase of The Digital School in five countries inc...
The "Digital School" cooperates with the World Food Program in Egypt to cover 100 educational centers
His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the "Digital School", str...
Digital School cooperates with Kurdistan's Ministry of Education to enhance digital learning in the region
The Digital School, the first integrated Arabic digital school and one of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministr...
Digital School, Arizona State University to train 1,500 educators on digital education
The Digital School and Arizona State University (ASU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Digital School to develop innovative tools and mechanisms to advance digital education in the region...
Digital School, mEducation Alliance cooperate to implement e—learning solutions in developing countries
The Digital School has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mobiles for Education (mEducation) Alliance to develop innovative e—learning solutions for students in underserved communities.
Memorandum of Understanding between "Al Hilal" and "Yahsat" to provide technical solutions to support "distance" education in a number of countries
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) related to providing advanced technological solutions, promoting remote...
Egypt and UAE collaborate to develop certified online education system
Egypt and UAE officials discussed collaborations to develop the content of the Digital School to provide a certified high—tech online education to reach students in disadvantaged communities across th...
The Digital School cooperates with the Emirates Red Crescent and Dubai Cares to facilitate access of digital education for one million students
The first integrated Arab digital school, two memoranda of understanding with the Emirates Red Crescent Authority and Dubai Cares, with the aim of enhancing the initiative's logistics operations globa...
Digital School' starts pilot stage in Emirati—Jordanian Refugee Camp
A digital school that seeks to provide digital learning for refugees in the Emirati—Jordanian Mrajeeb Al Fhood Camp announced the launch of its pilot stage in preparation for seeing the first batch of...
The Board of Directors of the "Digital School" discusses building international strategic partnerships that employ technology in the service of education
His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital School, stressed...
First Digital School Board Meeting Examines Smart Learning Strategies
The first board meeting of the Digital School explored smart learning strategies to facilitate access to quality education to students across the world.
Alliance for the Future of Digital Learning launched to advance global digital education systems
As part of The Digital School, the first—of—its—kind Alliance for the Future of Digital Learning' was launched to unify efforts to advance the future of digital education systems in the region and th...
Mohammed bin Rashid launches "The Digital School" in 4 countries
UAE Vice President launches the Digital School, an initiative that aims to provide education for one million disadvantaged students by 2026Digital School will empower students living in refugee camps ...
Mohammed bin Rashid forms the Board of Directors of the "Digital School" headed by HE Omar Al Olama
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed the formation of the Board of Directors of the Digital School Initiative, ...
Media Inquiries
For press releases, interview requests, and media kit access, please contact our communications team.
press@thedigitalschool.org