Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital and Palestinian Ministry of Education Discuss Cooperation
Cooperation
AMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and
chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), received an official
delegation from the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education at
TAG.GD headquarters, headed by Dr. Hassan Abu Thaher, assistant
deputy Minister of Education for planning and development. The
visit came in the framework of enhancing mutual cooperation in the fields of
digital transformation, education development and digital capacity building in
line with the requirements of the knowledge-based economy and global digital
transformation.
During the meeting, the two sides explored areas
of collaboration in developing the digital infrastructure of the Palestinian education
sector. This included learning management systems, e-educational content and
digital testing platforms, in addition to the integrated solutions that TAG.GD
offers in the smart education and institutional digital transformation.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh affirmed that investment in
education and knowledge forms an essential pillar in building sustainable
economies, noting that digital transformation in education has become a
strategic necessity to ensure the quality and continuity of education, and to
strengthen its ability to keep pace with rapid global changes.
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added that TAG.GD continues
its commitment to utilizing its technical and knowledge expertise in supporting
Arab education institutions, and to developing flexible and inclusive digital
educational systems that enable both students and teachers to master future skills
and digital knowledge tools.
For his part, Dr. Abu Thaher affirmed the
importance of the visit in strengthening prospects of cooperation with
‘Abu-Ghazaleh Global’, to benefit from its advanced experience in technology
and digital education, in support of the Ministry’s efforts in advancing the
Palestinian education sector and improving its readiness in line with the
requirements of sustainable digital transformation.
He further pointed out that the Ministry is in
the course of preparing a comprehensive national strategy for digital
transformation in education to enhance quality of education, strengthen equity
in access to educational services, develop digital educational infrastructure,
as well as empowering teachers and students with the required skills to
establish a flexible resilient system that offers high-quality educational
services in accordance with best practices.
Meanwhile, Mr. Moath Moreb, Education Officer for
the Quality of Education Project in Palestine implemented by the Belgian Agency
for International Cooperation, stated that the visit comes as part of the efforts
of the Ministry, in cooperation with the Agency, to enhance the capacities of
the central team that is responsible for building and monitoring the Ministry’s
strategic digital transformation plan. This is to be implemented through the exchange
of expertise between educational institutions and strategic partners in this
field, in order to draw a roadmap for a clear and well-defined digital
transformation strategy.
The visit included presentations of various
specialized TAG.GD’s solutions in e-learning, digital infrastructure, cloud
computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, in addition to a briefing on
its regional and international initiatives in the development of digital
education.
The delegation was also introduced to the
TAG-TAB Book, one of the innovative solutions developed by TAG.GD to support
digital education and provide an integrated educational platform that combines
a smart device and e-educational content. This offers an interactive learning
experience that minimizes dependence on traditional methods and enhances the
efficiency of the educational process.
At the end of the visit, both sides affirmed
the importance of continued coordination and cooperation, and to explore opportunities
to implement high quality projects and initiatives that support digital
transformation in the Palestinian education sector that enhance innovation and the
sustainability of the educational process.