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Madrasa e-learning platform in villages and refugee camps

Dubai - Madrasa provides 5,000 free Arabised videos on general science, math, biology, chemistry and physics.

Millions of Arabs are now learning science and math for free through the Arabic videos of the Madrasa e-learning platform. And as the project expands its reach, more children in 1,000 far-flung villages and refugee camps are set to benefit from the initiative.
Since the launch of Madrasa - the biggest platform of its kind in the Arab world - in October 2018, over 1.7 million users have already registered and its Arabic educational videos have garnered 32 million views. Every day, 6,500 students sign up for the lessons.
To reach the students who live in remote villages with no Internet access, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) recently signed a partnership with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC).
As part of the agreement, the ERC will bring innovative solutions to these areas, ranging from Madrasa tablets, WiFi hotspot devices, Madrasa flash drives, and smart bags.
Saeed Al Eter, assistant secretary-general of the MBRGI, said the e-learning platform seeks to implement the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of spreading education and knowledge and ensuring that the less fortunate would benefit from the project.
Madrasa provides 5,000 free Arabised videos on general science, math, biology, chemistry and physics to students from kindergarten to Grade 12.
When Sheikh Mohammed introduced the offline learning solution for remote villages earlier this year, he said: "Madrasa for 1,000 villages is a message of life, determination and better future. There's only one key to the success of our societies, economies and future: Education."
He emphasised that e-learning bridges the knowledge gap in the Arab world. "Improving the education system in the Arab world is an urgent priority. E-learning is the most effective way to empower Arab students and the ideal solution to provide them with world-class education wherever they are."
Hamoud Abdullah Mohammed Al Junaibi, deputy secretary-general for the marketing and donations collection sector at the ERC, said the authority will immediately start work to meet the Madrasa requirements and help underprivileged youth reap the benefits of such an innovative educational solution.
- reporters@khaleejtimes.com