News Archive 2006
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 | December 26, 2006 ICDL initiates public service announcement campaign for digital awareness in the region ICDL initiates public service announcement campaign for digital awareness in the regionCorporate citizens urged to play a role in public digital awareness in the region. More | |
 | December 03, 2006 ICDL GCC Foundation recognised for advancing IT literacy awareness in Gulf States at annual ICDL CEO Forum ICDL GCC Foundation recognised for advancing IT literacy awareness in Gulf States at annual ICDL CEO Forum Forum celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the ICDL program. More | |
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 | October 3, 2006 UAE Ministry of Performance : Development for Government Departments adopts the ICDL qualification as a requirement for all Federal employees UAE Ministry of Performance Development for Government Departments adopts the ICDL qualification. More | |
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September 18, 2006 1,400 UAE national school students successfully achieve ICDL qualification at Summer Camps 1,400 UAE national school students successfully achieve ICDL qualification at Summer Camps ICDL GCC Foundation joins hands with Higher Colleges of Technology. More | |
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September 4, 2006 H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai instructed Ministry of Education to coordinate with Dubai Education Council to enable all school principals to acquire ICDL. More | |
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 | August 27, 2006 Digital literacy key factor to enhancing socio-economic well-being and boosting e-Government readiness igital literacy key factor to enhancing socio-economic well-being and boosting e-Government readiness. Sustained focus on spread of digital literacy essential to shape a technologically. More | |
 | August 06, 2006 ICDL warns the public to be wary of non-approved centres offering ICDL program ICDL warns the public to be wary of non-approved centres offering ICDL program. The Internationally recgnised Certificates can only be issued through ICDL approved centres. More | |
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August 04, 2006 Better facilities for special needs people stressed Better facilities for special needs people stressed. DUBAI-The government remains committed to the assimilation of people with special needs into mainstream society besides shaping them into tools of social progress. More | |
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July 17, 2006 ICDL GCC Foundation urges regional governments and Internet Service Providers to reduce DSL access fees. ICDL GCC Foundation urges regional governments and Internet Service Providers to reduce DSL access fees. Internet penetration relatively low in the GCC due to the high cost. More | |
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July 14, 2006 ICDL GCC Foundation lauds Abu Dhabi Executive Council's initiative to adopt the ICDL standard for the Capital's government employees. ICDL GCC Foundation lauds Abu Dhabi Executive Council's initiative to adopt the ICDL standard for the Capital's government More | |
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June 18, 2006 Qatari Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture endorses ICDL global standard Qatari Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture endorses ICDL global standard. ICDL program to improve IT skills of all Ministry employees. More | |
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June 18, 2006 ictQATAR kicks off e-citizen program. ictQATAR kicks off e-citizen program to sharpen Qataris digital skills by partnering with ICDL GCC Foundation as part of its e-citizens initiative which aims to raise IT awareness level and increase the usage of computer and internet across the various sectors of society. More | |
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June 16, 2006 Cop with special needs excels in ICDL course Cop with special needs excels in ICDL course ABU DHABI - A UAE cop with special needs has lived up to the Bard's famous words 'Yield not thy neck to fortune's yoke, but let the dauntless mind riseth in triumph over all misfortunes' when he scored a distinctive mark. More | |
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June 14, 2006 Emirates Aviation College endorses ICDL global standard. Emirates Aviation College endorses ICDL global standard. Emirates the first airline in the region to adopt IT literacy programme Emirates Aviation College ? Aerospace & Academic Studies - has endorsed the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) programme. More | |
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June 13, 2006 Sharjah Police endorses ICDL for police force, civilian staff. Sharjah Police endorses ICDL for police force and civilian staff. Move to encourage more government departments in Sharjah to enhance IT skills of its staff The General Directorate of Sharjah Police has announced its endorsement for the ICDL global IT Literacy. More | |
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June 03, 2006 Graduation ceremony of first batch of ICDL CTP participants held at Dubai Men's College. Graduation ceremony of first batch of ICDL CTP participants held at Dubai Men's College. 78 candidates from all over GCC receive Certified Training Professional certificates. More | |
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May 23, 2006 ICDL GCC Foundation lauds IT industry's role in making computers and software more accessible in GCC. ICDL GCC Foundation lauds IT industry's role in making computers and software more accessible in GCC Jamil Ezzo calls for stronger public-private partnership to accelerate. More | |
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May 13, 2006 New ICDL Digital literacy centres on Sultan Qaboos University Campus. New ICDL Digital literacy centres on Sultan Qaboos University Campus Move comes in line with the roll-out of the 'Digital Oman' initiative. More | |
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April 30, 2006 GCC e-governance readiness index shows progress but highlights areas of concern GCC e-governance readiness index shows progress but highlights areas of concern ICDL calls on governments to assess current and future needs of IT literacy in society. More | |
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April 29, 2006 Itep extends services to entire GCC Tep extends services to entire GCC DUBAI-The Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum IT Education Project (Itep) announced on thursday extension of its IT education and training services to the entite GCC region. More | |
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April 15, 2006 ICDL GCC Foundation partnership with HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum IT Education Project generates outstanding results. ICDL GCC Foundation partnership with HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum IT Education Project generates. More | |
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March 22, 2006 ICDL calls on GCC women to advance their computer skills. ICDL calls on GCC women to advance their computer skills Jamil Ezzo: "IT literate women play a vital role in the region's advancement towards a digital society" ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority. More | |
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March 08, 2006 ICDL GCC Foundation announces re-branding of corporate identity CDL GCC Foundation announces re-branding of corporate identity Move comes in line with ECDL Foundation global unification of its digital literacy programs. More | |
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February 27, 2006 Al Ain Educational Zone endorses the ICDL programme for its teachers and staff. Al Ain Educational Zone endorses the ICDL programme for its teachers and staff. Certification to enhance IT skills of 6000 employees of the zone. More | |
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February 19, 2006 ICDL in Saudi Arabia receives Presidential recognition. ICDL in Saudi Arabia receives Presidential recognition ECDL Foundation recognizes institutions from the Public, Private and Academic sectors in Saudi Arabia and the region The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in Saudi Arabia. More | |
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February 9, 2006 40 students complete ICDL course 40 students complete ICDL course. DUBAI-The first International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) course conducted by the ICDL Centre at rhe Umm Suqeim Public Library concluded recently The course was conducted in realisation of the vision of the UAE leadership. More | |
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February 01, 2006 Ras Al Khaima Education Zone endorses the ICDL program for its teachers. As Al Khaima Education Zone endorses the ICDL program for its teachers Certification to enhance IT literacy of more than 3000 teachers in the zone. More | |
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 | January 16, 2006 Digital literacy widespread among educators and public sector employees in the Gulf region. Digital literacy widespread among educators and public sector employees in the Gulf region. ECDL Foundation ranks GCC region third in the world in digital .More | |
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