News Archive 2009
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 | December 31, 2009 ICDL Training and Testing Centre at Manipal University Dubai Manipal University Dubai has joined hands with the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) GCC Foundation in order to offer the internationally recognized certifications. The Department of Information Technology has been successfully accredited as the ICDL authorized Training and Testing Centre. More | |
 | December 29, 2009 ICDL GCC Foundation calls for more awareness programs in support of campaign against cyber-crimes ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence program in the Gulf States, is calling on all GCC governments for the implementation of more education and awareness programs to boost the ongoing campaign against the proliferation of cyber-crimes across the region. More | |
 | December 22, 2009 Sultan Qaboos University receives Award of Excellence for delivering ICDL program Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)’s Centre for Community Service and Continuing Education was today presented with an Award of Excellence for its continuous contributions towards the advancement of digital literacy in the Sultanate of Oman, especially by offering the ICDL program. More | |
 | December 14, 2009 ECDL Foundation highlights role of digital literacy in economic recovery, awards top programs at Global Forum At the ECDL Foundation’s Annual Global Forum over 130 experts, involved in thousands of projects from around the world, renewed their commitment to digital literacy as a major driving force for the economic recovery the world today needs. More | |
 | December 06, 2009 Bahrain Polytechnic endorses ICDL programme and receives accreditation for its centre Bahrain Polytechnic recently signed an agreement to endorse the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) digital literacy program, in line with its strategy to enhance the IT skills of its vocational students. Under the terms of the agreement which was signed on 26th October, the ICDL GCC Foundation. More | |
| November | ||
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 | November 08, 2009 ICDL GCC Foundation steps up campaign to promote IT literacy in Oman through partnerships with academic sector ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program, has recently granted ICDL certification to 69 students of the Azzan Bin Qais Private School in Oman, as part of the Foundation’s intensified support for the Omani government’s efforts to establish a fully integrated digital society. More | |
| November 02, 2009 ICDL and ictQATAR solidify their Partnership with a 3 years Road Map Doha, Qatar, November 2, 2009 – ICDL GCC Foundation and the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) have announced the renewal of its 2006 memorandum of understanding. This agreement comes in alignment with ictQATAR’s e-Literacy initiatives that were established in an effort to boost government performance and empower citizens with computer skills to take advantage of today’s technologies and online services. More | |
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 | October 28, 2009 Michigan State University Dubai establish new ICDL Training and Test Centre Michigan State University (MSU) Dubai has announced that it has recently partnered with ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the GCC region and Iraq, to establish a new ICDL accredited Training and Test Centre at MSU Dubai. More | |
| July | ||
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 | July 08, 2009 ICDL calls for more computer training facilities to spread digital literacy among people with special needs in the UAE and other GCC countries ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region, has called for increased number of computer training facilities that build the capability of people with special needs in the UAE and other GCC countries. More | |
 | July 01, 2009 More than 12,000 GCC national students enrol in ICDL program during summer training camps ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region, has recently announced that in partnership with Ministries of Education and Education Councils, more than 12,000 GCC national students across more than 100 centres in the GCC region are to get ICDL certificates during ICDL summer training camps of 2009. More | |
| June | ||
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 | June 24, 2009 Emirates Post announces graduation of first batch of ICDLcertified employees Emirates Post recently held its Graduation Ceremony at its headquarters for the first batch of employees that successfully completed the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) digital literacy program conducted by the ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the ICDL programs in the GCC countries and Iraq. More | |
 | June 20, 2009 GCC delivers strong performance in Global Information Technology Report's Network Readiness Index 2008-2009 ICT development remains an important component in the growth strategies of countries in the Middle East, as the region collectively delivered impressive results in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) of the Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009, which has been published by the World Economic Forum and Insead. More | |
 | June 16, 2009 Kuwait’s Central Agency for Information Technology wins ICDL recognition for promoting digital knowledge Kuwait’s Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) has recently won the special award for the promotion of informatics culture in the local community from ICDL GCC Foundation, the regional arm of the European Computer Driving Licence in the Gulf. More | |
| May | ||
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 | May 3, 2009 ICDL center opened in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba prison ICDL center opened in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba prison Move aims to engage inmates in constructive activities that will help them become productive members of society. H.E. General Obaid AlHiri Salem Al Ketbi, Vice President Abu Dhabi Police. More | |
| April | ||
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 | April 29, 2009 Sharjah TV endorses the ICDL digital literacy standard Sharjah TV has announced that it has recently endorsed the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) digital literacy program, and adopted the standard as a job requirement for its current and future employees. More | |
 | April 28, 2009 Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre (Fanar) adopts ICDL program The Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre (Fanar), an organization supervised by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, has announced that it has become a certified International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Training and Testing Center. More | |
 | April 18, 2009 ICDL GCC Foundation highlights dire need for computer literacy among women in the region Estimated 100 million IT-illiterate people in the region, with women accounting for significant percentage. ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) programs in the GCC countries and Iraq. More | |
| March | ||
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 | March 12, 2009 Computer Prodigy at Age 8 News Reference Abudhabi - At the tender age of eight when most kids love games, Mohammed Saleh Bihubayyib knows Windows XP. More | |
 | March 01, 2009 European Union Commission President receives 9 millionth ICDL signifying digital literacy for economic development European Union Commission President receives 9 millionth ICDL signifying digital literacy for economic development. Arab countries account for over 1 million participants in the programme. More | |
| February | ||
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 | February 22, 2009 Abu Dhabi first to roll out ICDL's e-Citizen program in the Middle East Abu Dhabi first to roll out ICDL's e-Citizen program in the Middle East. e-Citizen aims to prepare the public to use e-Services and other online services in their daily lives. More | |
 | January 31, 2009 Desert Islands Education Centre in Abu Dhabi’s Delma Island to offer ICDL training New education initiative offered in Al Gharbia expected to significantly benefit Island residents; reflects UAE’s ICT thrust as sector expenditures expected to hit USD 14.8 billion by 2011... More | |
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