‘Abu-Ghazaleh’ and Morocco’s iGate Sign Cooperation Agreement to Expand TAG Polytechnic’s Presence in Africa
AMMAN
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD) and Morocco-based iGate
multidisciplinary institutes group, have signed a cooperation agreement aimed
at strengthening their partnership, developing examination, assessment,
professional training, and digital education services, and expanding the
delivery of educational and professional programs and services provided by
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital Polytechnic (TAG.GDP), a member of TAG.GD, in
the Kingdom of Morocco and countries across the African continent.
The
agreement was signed by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.GD founder and chairman,
and Dr. Houcine Esraidi, president director general of iGate, in the presence
of a number of officials and representatives from both sides.
The
signed agreement aims to build a strategic partnership that effectively
contributes to expanding the reach of TAG.GDP programs, making them accessible
to students and graduates of the iGate institutes, as well as its academic and
administrative personnel, and other beneficiaries across African markets. This partnership
will enhance access to digital learning, professional qualification, and
certifications.
According
to the signed agreement, the two parties will collaborate on designing and
developing shared academic and professional programs and disciplines in fields
such as Pro-Active Programming (PAP) (commonly known as artificial
intelligence), cybersecurity, digital transformation, technology, and future
skills. They will also continuously work on developing content and programs in the
French language to meet the needs of markets across the African continent.
Areas
of cooperation also include the potential of establishing a digital learning
center within the headquarters of iGate Institute, organizing lectures,
workshops, and interactive meetings, as well as developing shared initiatives
in research, innovation, and capacity building. This is in addition to
leveraging the Institute's network, partnerships, and presence in more than 15
African countries to serve as a hub for expanding the delivery of TAG.GDP
programs across various African markets.
The
agreement enables both parties to develop cooperation mechanisms aimed at
attracting learners, promoting educational and professional programs,
delivering content via digital platforms, implementing program-related
assessments and exams, and issuing certificates in accordance with approved
requirements. It also allows for the issuance of joint certificates bearing the
logos of both institutions for programs developed and implemented by the two
parties.