Ankabut is the United Arab Emirates' Advanced Network for Research and Education (NREN) offering academic institutions connectivity to other education networks around the world. In addition to connecting universities, Ankabut can connect schools and public institutions together across the UAE with an effective cost model. Ankabut also co-operates on a national, GCC, regional and international arena representing the UAE in conferences, exhibitions and forums. Ankabut offers QoS based networks with IPv4/IPv6, multicast and advanced services on a "Closed Group Network" with "Public Interest Purposes". Currently 56 higher education campuses in the UAE are connected to the network.

The Ankabut project is funded jointly by Khalifa University and ICT Fund, an initiative by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), and is managed by Khalifa University.

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a non-profit institution that aims to establish itself as one of the leading institutions of open and distance learning in the region. AOU is headquartered at Kuwait with branches in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Lebanon and Oman.

The basic mission of AOU is to offer affordable access to higher education and lifelong learning to a large and diverse population of students, particularly women and current employees.

In a multi-branch, as well as a multi-campus university like AOU, explicit well-defined and unified measures of exams, assignments and the approval of course final results are implemented in all branches.

The AOU's learning and teaching model is based on high quality learning materials, which, for the undergraduate programmes taught in English, are licensed from the UK Open University. The model is essentially a form of blended learning as local accreditation requirements insist on a compulsory face-to-face tuition component comprising 25% of student study hours.

AOU is subjected to local and international institutional accreditation and programme validation. In that, the AOU has to satisfy criteria stipulated by local authorities, as well as that stipulated by the Open University Validation Services (OUVS) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom.

Higher Education

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a non-profit institution that aims to establish itself as one of the leading institutions of open and distance learning in the region. AOU is headquartered at Kuwait with branches in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Lebanon and Oman.

The basic mission of AOU is to offer affordable access to higher education and lifelong learning to a large and diverse population of students, particularly women and current employees.

In a multi-branch, as well as a multi-campus university like AOU, explicit well-defined and unified measures of exams, assignments and the approval of course final results are implemented in all branches.

The AOU's learning and teaching model is based on high quality learning materials, which, for the undergraduate programmes taught in English, are licensed from the UK Open University. The model is essentially a form of blended learning as local accreditation requirements insist on a compulsory face-to-face tuition component comprising 25% of student study hours.

AOU is subjected to local and international institutional accreditation and programme validation. In that, the AOU has to satisfy criteria stipulated by local authorities, as well as that stipulated by the Open University Validation Services (OUVS) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom.

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a non-profit institution that aims to establish itself as one of the leading institutions of open and distance learning in the region. AOU is headquartered at Kuwait with branches in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Lebanon and Oman.

The basic mission of AOU is to offer affordable access to higher education and lifelong learning to a large and diverse population of students, particularly women and current employees.

In a multi-branch, as well as a multi-campus university like AOU, explicit well-defined and unified measures of exams, assignments and the approval of course final results are implemented in all branches.

The AOU's learning and teaching model is based on high quality learning materials, which, for the undergraduate programmes taught in English, are licensed from the UK Open University. The model is essentially a form of blended learning as local accreditation requirements insist on a compulsory face-to-face tuition component comprising 25% of student study hours.

AOU is subjected to local and international institutional accreditation and programme validation. In that, the AOU has to satisfy criteria stipulated by local authorities, as well as that stipulated by the Open University Validation Services (OUVS) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of the United Kingdom.

Buraydah Community College (BCC) is one of The Community Colleges in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, playing its role in imparting quality education, according to national standards to the Saudi students. Keeping in view the objectives of the community colleges, (BCC) is making utmost efforts to educate and train the students to make them suitably skilful and trained to meet the requirements of the community, and the local business and job market.

(BCC) intended to evaluate the progress toward achieving their objectives and strategies, through a strategic plan, designed as a Follow-up system to the implementation of the objectives of collage.

(COE) accepted (BCC) as a candidate for accreditation on September 11-13,2010. (BCC) is trying to complete self study report process, involves the total staff as an evaluation and planning vehicle for improvement of the educational programs offered and other related functions of collage, in light of the collage mission.

(BCC) provides two graduation programs with four semesters, had designed according to the requirements of the job market in Buraydah Community. These two programs are:

1. Human Resource Management Program
2. Computer Science Program

Jazan University has been working with a group of potential academics and researchers from different parts of the globe since its inception in 2006. In fact, the university heavily emphasizes on quality education and research, that will ultimately create a competent, professional and knowledge based society to take challenges of time. Moreover, with a view to achieving international accreditation and partnership, the university enhances its link with the top ranking universities and organizations.

Jazan University firmly believes that only an educationally sound, technologically advanced, and innovative society with tolerance, mutual respect, and vision can transform the population to human resources. Hence, the university aims at grooming the young generation befittingly to lead a dignified KSA with its own culture and heritage.

With these underpinnings Jazan University has been working for sustainable community development and craves for spreading the light of education among all through training, on campus, and distance learning. Besides it desires to flourish as a light house in the Gulf for virtual education in the days ahead. The university maintains that the dreams will come true soon.

OUM is the seventh private university in Malaysia. Although incorporated as a private university under the Private Higher Education Institutions Act 1996, the University leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its strategic partners - a consortium of the 11 public universities. OUM adopts the motto "University for All" which is consistent with its philosophy on democratisation of education. This philosophy underlies the belief that education should be made available to all, regardless of time, place, age and social economic background. The open and distance learning (ODL) mode is specifically targeted at working adults who need to take care of their families as well as manage their careers while pursuing higher education. Under the able stewardship of the then founder and President/Vice-Chancellor, the late Tan Sri Dr. Abdullah Sanusi Ahmad, OUM has positioned itself as an alternative avenue for the public to gain quality tertiary and lifelong education.

As an open learning institution, OUM subscribes to the following principles:

• Flexible entry requirements to provide more opportunities for the members of the society to pursue their aspirations;
• A student-friendly academic system where the constraints and needs of working adults are well understood;
• A learning mode that incorporates learners’ interaction with lecturers, online learning and self- study, thus enriching learning experiences.

OUM’s strengths span a wide range of disciplines, from IT and Engineering

Al- Quds Open University (QOU) is an independent public university that was established in 1985 and started operating officially in Palestine in 1991. Al Quds Open University adopts an open distance education system to deliver Knowledge to its students through special textbooks, Audios & Videos and via the Computer and the internet. The Blended learning method is currently a major vehicle of delivery. The University has twenty- two study centers spreading all over Palestine, in addition to two study centers in Saudi Arabia .

The QOU offers five academic programs leading to B.A or B.Sc degree, namely, Education, Administrative and Economic Sciences, Social and Family Development, Agriculture and Technology and Applied Sciences with a total enrollment of more than 63.000 students.

QOU has the membership of many national and international unions such as Association of Arab Universities, Islamic World Universities Union, the International council for Distance Education.

Arab Open University- Kuwait is a nonprofit nongovernment organization. The creation of the Arab Open University (AOU) came as a personal initiative by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz, President of the Arab Gulf Programme for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND). The Arab Open University is the pioneer higher educational institution recognized and accredited both by the Open University, UK and the Ministry of Higher Education, Kuwait, and which follows a special way of learning “blended distant learning” which is a mixture of distance learning and face to face contact. The Arab Open University - Kuwait offers undergraduate, Open University UK accredited programmes in three branches of education such as: Computer Studies, Language Studies , and Business Administration

In addition, we also have the Education programme which would lead to Diplomas in Education.

Currently we have 6000 students studying under different programmes at AOU-Kuwait. Our programmes are validated through a process of external peer review by The Open University, UK as being of an appropriate standard and quality to lead to The Open University validated awards (OUVA) in addition to the AOU awards. Currently we are in the final stage of offering Master degree programmes. As our system of education is an open learning education, we highly depend on the latest e-technology and hence e-learning has great significance and it is extensively followed for the successful delivery of our programmes.

Corporations

On 25th October 1985, Emirates flew its first routes out of Dubai with just two aircraft—a leased Boeing 737 and Airbus 300 B4. Then as now, our goal was quality, not quantity, and in the years since taking those first small steps onto the regional travel scene, Emirates has evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate known the world over for our commitment to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our business.

Though wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, Emirates has grown in scale and stature not through protectionism but through competition—competition with the ever-growing number of international carriers that take advantage of Dubai’s open-skies policy. Not only do we support that policy, but we see it as vital to maintaining our identity and our competitiveness. After making its initial start-up investment, the Government of Dubai saw fit to treat Emirates as a wholly independent business entity, and today we are thriving because of it. Our growth has never been lower than 20 per cent annually, and the airline has recorded an annual profit in every year since its third in operation.

Continuing our explosive growth while continually striving to provide the best service in the industry is the secret of Emirates’ success. The airline’s business includes: An award winning international cargo division ,A full-fledged destination management and leisure division ,An international ground-handler ,An airline IT developer.

Founded in 2003 Xpert Learning is one of the leading content and e-learning solution providers in the Middle East. As one of the first businesses in Knowledge Village Dubai, UAE, Xpert Learning provides solutions for e-learning and training across a range of market verticals working with blue-chip companies, fast-growth start-ups, educational institutions and public sector organizations.

Xpert Learning provide tailored scalable online and blended learning interventions with clearly defined measured indicators and success outcomes.

General Information:

• CAN DU e-Business Apps is a member of CAN DU group of companies, is a virtual company formed in USA and Canada, and is represented by CAN DU FZ based in UAE
• Type of Institution: Development, Consultancy, and Innovation in Education

Main Activities:

• e-Business Consultancy:
  • e-Business Framework and IT infrastructure.
  • Define business activities, design, develop, and implement business online.
• Web Solutions:
  • Website Design and Development
  • e-Marketing, online Advertising, and Website Management
• e-Commerce Applications and Software Engineering Solutions: e-Learning Systems; e-Training Systems; other e-Commerce Systems
• Academic e-Services: e-Learning Systems: Define, Design, Develop, and Deliver of online materials for Institutions and other Enterprises
• Innovation in Education and Educational technology
• Training: IT, Management, MIS, and e-Business courses

Involvement with open, distance, and e-Learning:

• First stage: Providing consultancy to organizations and institutions to establish their e-Learning and e-training units
• later stage: Providing e-Learning courses, Quality & Competency Assurance