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March
	March 18, 2013 ICDL urges schools in GCC to stand up to cyber bullying Regional Campaign seeks to educate students on the dangers and consequences of Cyberbullying As young people rapidly adopt new communication technologies, the need for online vigilance must also increase, according to ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in digital skills, use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL certification program across the GCC and Iraq.  More
	March 12, 2013 Women with Special Needs to Benefit from New ICDL and University of Sharjah Initiative ICDL standards and relevant technologies to provide accessibility and IT certification ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in digital skills, use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL certification program across the GCC and Iraq, joined forces with University of Sharjah to launch a new initiative to empower women with physical disabilities to learn ICT skills.  More

February
	February 24, 2013 ICDL Urges for a Stronger Public-Private Collaboration in Iraq Iraqi Government Officials and ICT Industry Leaders Agree on Roadmap to Upturn ICT in Education at Summit ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in ICT skills, use and safety for-all, announced today that the inaugural Iraq Education and Technology Summit (IETS) which it partnered in the last two days was a great success. Organized by CWI Summits and supported by both Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and Ministry of Science and Technology, the Summit provided a suitable platform for high ranking government decision makers, lead by HE Ali Al Adeeb, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to meet with international organizations from the private and public sectors.  More
	February 18, 2013 ICDL Launches Cyber Safety workshops targeting Teachers and Parents Across GCC Initiative aimed at prepping adults to aware and protect children from cyber-threats Seeking to increase cyber safety awareness among the public to protect children at the heart of the agenda, ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in promoting digital skills, use and safety for-all, today announced a series of cyber-safety workshops aimed at educators and parents across the GCC.  More
	February 11, 2013 ICDL to become the Official Partner of Iraq Education and Technology Summit to be held in Dubai ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in ICT skills, use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL Programme across the GCC and Iraq, announced today that it will become the official partner of the forthcoming Iraq Education and Technology Summit (IETS) which will be held in Dubai, UAE on February 23-24  More
	February 4, 2013 ICDL Launches New Initiatives in Support of the Visions of Rulers and Policy Makers in their Emiratisation Drive Over 200,000 UAE nationals enrolled in ICDL as part of government and educational reforms and emiratisation efforts ICDL GCC Foundation, an activist in digital skills use and safety for-all and the sole operator of the ICDL certification program across the GCC and Iraq, today revealed key milestones in its ongoing efforts to support the UAE government’s Emiratisation initiatives.  More

January
	January 20, 2013 ICDL and UAE Academy Expand their Collaboration to Spread Cyber Safety Awareness among the General Public New Collaboration Aims to Attract Corporate Citizens to support digital awareness initiatives through CSR ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority responsible for advocating digital skills and promoting the worldwide recognized ICDL certification programmes across the GCC and Iraq, today announced the broadening of its partnership with the UAE Academy.  More
	January 6, 2013 New Government Initiatives to Upsurge Digital Awareness in Iraq Key ministries endorse ICDL to spread ICT skills among government employees, public school teachers and the general public ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority responsible for advocating digital skills and promoting the worldwide recognized ICDL certification programs across the GCC and Iraq, received resounding endorsements for its IT Literacy dissemination efforts with the signing of three new strategic agreements with the governments of Iraq and the Region of Kurdistan.  More

November

November 8, 2012 ICDL call on government, academic and private sectors to support a turning point in digital awareness IT Security and Social Media are main ICDL topics in 2013 ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority responsible for advocating digital skills and promoting the worldwide recognized ICDL certification programs across the GCC and Iraq, today announced its vision for digital awareness, with IT Security and Social Media being key pillars over the next 12 months.  More

October
	October 25, 2012 Iraq Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MOHESR) and ICDL GCC Take Their Strategic Partnership to the Next Level ICDL is made a requirement on all public universities in Iraq ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority responsible for advocating digital skills and promoting the worldwide recognized ICDL computer certification programme across the GCC and Iraq, today announced its growing relationship and closer ties with the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).  More
	October 23, 2012 ICDL urges educational authorities and schools to put IT Security at the Top of Their Agenda Awareness among educators is key to protecting our children and society ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority responsible for advocating digital literacy and promoting the worldwide recognized ICDL digital competency programme across the GCC and Iraq, today urged educational authorities and schools across the region to intensify awareness on IT Security among educators to safeguard students from the increasing threat posed by the Internet.  More

September
	September 26, 2012 ICDL GCC Foundation Launches New Innovative App to Further Enhance Digital Awareness among Computer Savvies Free Knowledge Based Tool Designed to Improve ICT Usage and Efficiency ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority advocating computer competency across the GCC and Iraq for all, today announced the launch of a unique Communicator Application in the form of a screensaver that will bring priceless information including highlights and tips to computer and smartphone users.  More
	September 5, 2012 Abu Dhabi Systems and information Centre (ADSIC) and ICDL GCC Foundation agreement to Tackle Cybercrime All Government Employees including the Police Force to undergo cyber-safety awareness programme The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC), a government authority founded with the mandate to oversee the implementation of e- Government and to administer the execution of policies and technology standards within government and relevant entities; and ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority advocating computer competency across the GCC and Iraq, today announced the signing of an MOU agreement to promote cyber-safety across the Emirate.  More

August
	August 29, 2012 ICDL GCC Foundation calls on more Corporate Social Responsibility participation Governments and corporate citizens are equally responsible for GCC community socioeconomic development The ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority advocating computer competency across the GCC and Iraq for all, today underlined its support for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Being the regional arm for ECDL Foundation, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to promulgating digital competency for all the world’s citizens, ICDL GCC Foundation has been mandated to carry out the same ethos in the region through the development and support of good-cause initiatives.  More
	August 15, 2012 72 Economically Underprivileged teens from Fujairah and RAK receive ICDL skills Initiative funded during the holy month by HSBC, supported by UAE Red Crescent and Fujairah Welfare ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) announced that 72 economically underprivileged boys and girls from the emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah received ICDL computer skills through funding from HSBC Bank UAE.  More

July
	July 29, 2012 GCC Leading the World in e-Readiness according to UN e-Government Survey Digital Literacy is the primary indicator for e-Readiness The ICDL GCC Foundation, the sole body responsible for the globally recognized and accredited International Computer Driving license (ICDL) computer literacy initiative across the GCC and Iraq, today provided an expert insight into the findings of the 2012 UN e-Government Readiness Survey as they apply to the Gulf States.  More
	July 11, 2012 Digital Summer Initiative Targeting GCC Youth Marking its 11th years success in spreading digital skills among the youth, ICDL GCC Foundation today announced its Summer Camp program for 2012. The initiative represents a unique and sizable partnership between a number of ministries, educational authorities and private organizations across the region aimed at bridging the digital for thousands youth in the GCC. Since the inception of the ICDL Summer Camp program, over 50,000 young people have gained the ICDL certification enabling them to become more resourceful, motivated and independent learners.   More

June

June 16, 2012 Cyber Security – Protecting Your Computer and Data is now just as important as Protecting Your Property – Opinion Article by Jamil Ezzo More and more we now live in a wired and wireless world – whether using computers in our offices or schools, tablet PCs in the home or Smartphones on the move – we are digitally connected in one way or another. We live in an “Information Anytime Anywhere society” and this is a trend that will only accelerate. This may enhance communication, productivity and even our leisure and entertainment needs but also leaves us more vulnerable than ever to Cyber Crime.  More

March
	March 28, 2012 Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization joins forces with ICDL to raise IT awareness among volunteers and personnel ICDL GCC Foundation has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Riyadh-based General Secretariat of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies. The strategic partnership aims to raise digital awareness among Red Crescent and Red Cross establishments and further support their efforts to promote humanitarian work and volunteerism.  More
	March 26, 2012 ICDL’s new ‘IT Security’ certification programme to arm computer users against today’s digital dangers Recent high profile cyber incidents in the region have highlighted the increasingly complex, sophisticated and organized nature of cybercrime. According to a Symantec Internet Threat Report 65% of adults globally have fallen prey to cybercrime; the incurred costs of these cyber attacks amount to nearly $114 billion annually as highlighted by another Cybercrime report published by Norton. More than two-thirds of adults who spend time online have been a victim of cybercrime in their lifetime. Cybercriminals attack by the second, resulting in more than one million victims globally every day; that is two citizens every minute in the UAE alone, second only to Saudi Arabia.  More
	March 5, 2012 Personnel of Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority to undergo ICDL training The National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE), an accredited International Computer Driving Licence center and an autonomously managed organization affiliated with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, has announced that it has signed a major IT literacy agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to train and test at least 100 RTA employees under the ICDL-Start package of the globally recognized ICDL programme this year.  More

February
	February 21, 2012 5000 teachers and administrators in Qatar to obtain ICDL certification within two years The Supreme Education Council of Qatar (SEC Qatar) has revealed its plan to provide computer training to 5,000 teachers and administrators in independent schools in Qatar over the next two years. This is in line with SEC’s commitment to develop the academic and learning community by providing opportunities to stay updated with the latest trends in the IT sector, thus serving as a crucial move to achieve comprehensive development in the country.  More

January
	January 31, 2012 Al Ittihad Schools in the UAE to adopt ICDL curriculum The Al Ittihad group of private schools in the UAE has announced that it is partnering with the ICDL GCC Foundation on the adoption of the International Computer Driving Licence curriculum, the renowned global computer literacy initiative, throughout its educational network. The agreement marks a major step towards integrating essential Information Technology components into the academic programs of major private sector educational institutions throughout the region.  More
	January 30, 2012 MOU to Narrow the Digital Gap Among the Different Segments of Abu Dhabi Community Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) and ICDL GCC Foundation recently, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the "e-Citizen" initiative, which enables targeted segments of society with the required skills to use the Internet effectively for communicating, accessing information, and transacting online. More
	January 23, 2012 ICDL GCC calls on industry players to embrace joint initiatives as the region’s IT services sector sets to achieve a CAGR of 6-10 per cent through 2015 The GCC area is expected to become a hotspot for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in 2012 and beyond amidst the region-wide pursuit of broader and more sustainable infrastructural growth. Since the early 2000s the MENA region has witnessed only modest growth in PPP, with most partnerships focused on telecommunications, water and sewerage. While Gulf economies have taken huge steps towards the concept in the last 10 years, more PPPs are needed in key sectors such as IT. More

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