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Mahara-Tech platform wins UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

Businessmen Team news 10 October 2025 03:10 PM
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Mahara-Tech platform wins UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Chair of Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO, extended his sincere congratulations to Mahara-Tech platform team and Information Technology Institute (ITI) for winning UNESCO King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education 2025. This year’s award was presented under the theme: “Preparing Learners and Teachers for the Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence.”

Dr. Ashour emphasized that this achievement reflects Egypt’s advanced position in applying technology and artificial intelligence in education. He also highlighted the country’s efforts to build digital capacities of learners and teachers in line with Digital Transformation Strategy and Egypt Vision 2030.

The award was nominated and accredited by Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO. The commission conducted a meticulous selection process to choose the best national projects submitted for the prize. Mahara-Tech platform project received the commission’s endorsement and was nationally accredited for UNESCO nomination. The commission’s nominations represent the official mechanism for submitting applications to the award from member states.

The award ceremony took place in Kingdom of Bahrain and was attended by Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO. The event honored four winners of this edition, following strong competition among projects submitted from more than 40 countries worldwide

Mahara-Tech platform is a pioneering model in applying artificial intelligence in education. It provides integrated educational services, including technology career maps that outline educational path and certifications required for each specialty, and technical skills maps that identify core skills needed for each job and their learning resources. The platform also offers AI-powered educational tools, such as smart assistants, automated assignment grading, and content summarization, providing a more interactive and flexible learning experience.