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November
	November 21, 2010 Strategic Partnerships in support of regional educational reform announced at BETT ME Exhibition Abu Dhabi – In support of regional educational reform and to engage the private sector in creative initiatives, Hewlett Packard (HP), the global technology leader, and ICDL GCC Foundation, the official awarding body of the ICDL certification in the Gulf region, have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement to work together on promulgating digital literacy in the region through various initiatives including sponsorship of educational activities. More
	November 1, 2010 ICDL GCC Foundation calls for increased creativity and integration of ICT in schools to reduce student dropouts ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region and Iraq, calls on intensive collaborative to address the silent social epidemic dealing with dropping out of school. This is an international dilemma but in the UAE between 21 to 25 per cent of Emirati students are dropping out of public schools after their second year.More

October
	October, 2010 10,000 students obtain ICDL Certificates via summer training camps ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program in the GCC and Iraq, has called for more efforts and stronger partnerships between government authorities and private sector companies in support of IT literacy initiatives across the region. More

September
	September 26, 2010 ICDL GCC Foundation and SABIS University launch IT literacy program in Iraq ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region and Iraq, has announced that on 6-9-2010 it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SABIS University, Kurdistan as a distinguished partner to promote digital awareness and promulgate IT literacy in Iraq. More

August
	August 29, 2010 Dubai Healthcare Authority and ICDL GCC Foundation launch new campaign for IT awareness in healthcare sector ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region and Iraq, is launching a new awareness campaign with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to highlight the importance and impact of IT skills in the healthcare sector. ICDL GCC Foundation pointed out that investments in IT by healthcare institutions have increased significantly in line with the sustained growth of the GCC's healthcare industry, which according to a study by the World Bank has been projected to reach a value of USD 60 billion by 2025. More
	August 1, 2010 CDL GCC Foundation calls for increased CSR awareness among corporate citizens in support of public digital literacy ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License program in GCC and Iraq, called on more participation from the private and semi-government businesses to support further digital awareness among all sectors of society through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. Everyone is ultimately a stakeholder from a digitally literate society, as it will facilitate to consumers the reach to more products and services available online, and extends to governments and businesses increased online transactions at significant operational cost savings. More

July
	July 14, 2010 ICDL summer camps rolled out across GCC to stimulate our youth with IT skills and Entertainment. The activities receive remarkable support from policy makers, parents, government and private sectors. ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License program in the Gulf States and Iraq, has announced the participation of more than 10,000 male and female students from different GCC countries in the ICDL Summer Camps 2010, an initiative being held for the eighth consecutive year to promulgate digital literacy in the region.More

June
	June 26, 2010 ICDL signifies e-Commerce as an integral part for economic growth and reducing unemployment in the Gulf region ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region and Iraq, has drawn attention to the significant development currently underway in the region with the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for commercial transactions. More

May
	May 16, 2010 ICDL Certification is endorsed for all AMSI schools for ICT education Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI), a leading academic solutions provider managing Al Mawakeb Schools (Al Garhoud and Al Barsha), the International School of Arts & Sciences and the Lebanese School (Doha,Qatar) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL). More
	May 12, 2010 ICDL GCC Foundation chief receives 'Citizen ID Award' during ID WORLD 2010 held in Abu Dhabi At a ceremony held recently during the annual EMEA (European, Middle East and Africa) Summit “The ID WORLD 2010” held in Abu Dhabi Emirate, Jamil Ezzo, Managing Director of ICDL GCC Foundation, was presented with the prestigious Citizen ID Award, which is given to the person who has been distinguished in the area of government-driven ID schemes and new approaches to citizen-centric services. More

April
	April 13, 2010 ICDL GCC Foundation first to call for launch of ‘Gulf Digital Literacy Week ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License program in the Gulf States and Iraq, has urged decision makers, strategists and government bodies to launch a ‘Gulf Digital Literacy Week’ – as a yearly initiative that aims to further develop and promote electronic skills and digital literacy across the Gulf countries. More
	April 05, 2010 GCC countries maintain leadership in eGovernment readiness among Arab peers while advancing and retreating Globally ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License program in the Gulf States, has has commented on the 2010 UN eGovernment Readiness Survey, which showed that GCC countries has maintained leadership in eGovernment readiness among Arab peers. More

March
	March 22, 2010 Mrs.Jocelyne Haddad, Operations Manager of the ICDL GCC Foundation, attended the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Mrs.Jocelyne Haddad, Operations Manager of the ICDL GCC Foundation, attended the Supreme Education Council (SEC) project meeting held in Doha to discuss the ICDL certification of 9,000 teachers. The meeting held at SEC premises, and represented by Mr Essa Al Hur,.. More

February
	February 22, 2010 ZADCO and ICDL extend their 3-year partnership with accrediting a remote offshore ICDL centre in ZIRKU Island Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), a major Abu Dhabi-based oil company, has announced that it will extend its 3-year partnership agreement with ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body of the ICDL certification program in the Gulf Region, to cover its offshore workforce. More
	February 02, 2010 Michigan State University Dubai Hosts ICDL Certified Training Professional workshops ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) program in the Gulf region, is conducting two Certified Training Professional (CTP) workshops at Michigan State University (MSU) Dubai... More

January
	January 20, 2010 Qatar’s Supreme Education Council to renew partnership agreement with ICDL GCC Foundation Council recently opened a certified training centre to provide training and testing to thousands of teachers in line with aim to further develop country’s education system. More

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