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.