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DUBAI: The UAE and Jordan are providing online education for Syrian students at Zarqa refugee camp, the Emirates News Agency reported on Sunday.
The project is a collaboration between the Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Global Initiatives Digital School and Jordan's Ministry of Education.
It is aimed at providing certified online education to students worldwide, particularly under-served communities.
All 45 classrooms at the school now feature interactive displays and reliable internet access.
The digital transformation model was rolled out for grades one to12 and serves 2,500 students.
Omar Sultan Al-Olama, the UAE’s minister of state for artificial intelligence, digital economy, and remote work applications, hailed the initiative.
“The launch marks a new success story for a humanitarian education project that reflects the visionary vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.”
The aim is “to provide educational opportunities for the least fortunate students in the world and to provide a modern and distinguished educational experience for the Syrian refugees,” he reportedly said.