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Microsoft DreamSpark Launched in the UAE at Higher Colleges of Technology; all students to benefit from free access to professional-grade developer; designer and gaming tools
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 24, 2008: Microsoft GulfMicrosoft Gulf
today announced the launch of the Microsoft DreamSpark Student Program in the UAE. Under the program, all high school and university students in the UAE will gain access to the latest Microsoft developer designer and gaming tools at no charge to unlock their creative potential and set them on the path to academic and career success. In its first phase, Microsoft DreamSpark is being piloted in partnership with Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). This broad range of professional level software will be available online on http://www.dreamspark.com/ and students will also have the option of going through HCTHCT's website to access DreamSpark.
Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor of HCTHCT said, "Education is a crucial focus area for the UAE and it is the level of investment we put in education today that will shape the economic development and future of the country. With initiatives such as Microsoft DreamSpark, we hope to energize the bright young minds at our institutions by arming them with software they need to succeed during their academic experience, drive innovation and develop the skills they need to become tomorrow's entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders."
Announcing the initiative, Walid Abu-Hadba, Corporate Vice-President, Developer and Platform Evangelism Group, Microsoft Corp. said, "We call it DreamSpark because every great technology breakthrough starts life as someone's dream or idea. We want to make sure that students have the tools to spark their own dreams plus the power to turn them into reality by doing everything we can to equip a new generation of technology leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to harness the magic of software to improve lives, solve problems and catalyze economic growth. By working with academic institutions such as HCTHCT, Microsoft hopes to inspire students to explore the power of software and encourage them to forge the next wave of software-driven breakthroughs."
The Microsoft DreamSpark student program is aligned to Microsoft Unlimited Potential, the company's global effort to creating sustained social and economic opportunity for everyone. It makes available, at no charge, a broad range of developer, designer and gaming software tools for download. DreamSpark aims to empower students to use technology to develop websites, create games and build software or services. The following cutting-edge software is available to empower students to unlock their ingenuity and equip them with the critical skills they need to participate in today's knowledge economy.
Microsoft developer tools
- Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
- Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
- XNA Game Studio 2.0
- Robotics Developers Studio 2008
Microsoft designer tools
- Expression Studio 2 (includes Web, Blend, Media and Design)
- IT Academy Student Pass
Microsoft platform resources
- SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition
- Windows Server, Standard Edition
Other free developer, designer and gaming tools that are available for students free of charge include:
- SQL Server 2008 Express Edition
- Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition
- XNA Game Studio 2.0 (with 12-month Creators Club Student trial membership)
- Virtual PC 2007
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About The Higher Colleges of Technology
The Higher Colleges of Technology is the largest higher educational institution in the United Arab Emirates with the current enrolment exceeding 16,000 students, all UAE nationals. Since the establishment of its four founding colleges in 1988, the Higher Colleges of Technology have become well respected for innovative learning in the United Arab Emirates. For more information, please visit HCTHCT at www.hct.ac.ae
About Microsoft Gulf
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:'MSFT') is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft GulfMicrosoft Gulf
opened its Dubai-based headquarters in 1991. Microsoft GulfMicrosoft Gulf today oversees Microsoft activities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE and Yemen. Microsoft Corporation's address on the World Wide Web is: www.microsoft.com Microsoft Middle East's Web site is: www.microsoft.com/middle east
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This is very good step from Microsoft specially students,Actually most of the students leave just because of the cost of this softwares. This is world survey that students actually the main stream line of any technology this is the right time to chose any technology. Microsoft did exactly for domination on technology.! [Report Abuse | Email to a Friend | Reply to this Comment]