26 July 2012
MUSCAT -- A large number of Omanis are among an estimated 6,000 students from across the GCC who will undergo extensive computer training in accordance with the globally recognised International Computer Driving License (ICDL) standards through the 2012 summer camp. The participants are expected to achieve the ICDL certification after passing official tests that not only affirm their competence in using the computer and the Internet, but that also attest to their resourcefulness, self-confidence and sense of responsibility.
Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions in collaboration with the ICDL programme, has announced its continuing support for the "ICDL Summer Camp" across universities and centres in Oman and the rest of the GCC region. The summer camp will run from July to August, in the Sultanate, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. It is now being organised by educational authorities and universities throughout the region under the auspices of ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License programme (ICDL) in the GCC. Canon Middle East is extending its region-wide support for the initiative for the third consecutive year.
The company aims to boost the IT skills of the region's youth as part of its ongoing commitment to inspire people's creativity and innovation, and will offer a range of rewards such as printers and cameras to the highest achievers from among the thousands of ICDL summer camp participants. Jamil Ezzo, Director-General of ICDL GCC Foundation, said: The continued success and expansion of the Summer Camp is a testament to the unique partnership forged between the public and private sectors and we are proud to have Canon on board for the third year supporting this key initiative. We share a common goal of expanding the digital learning culture across the region making a difference to young people of today who are the future of tomorrow."
MUSCAT -- A large number of Omanis are among an estimated 6,000 students from across the GCC who will undergo extensive computer training in accordance with the globally recognised International Computer Driving License (ICDL) standards through the 2012 summer camp. The participants are expected to achieve the ICDL certification after passing official tests that not only affirm their competence in using the computer and the Internet, but that also attest to their resourcefulness, self-confidence and sense of responsibility.
Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions in collaboration with the ICDL programme, has announced its continuing support for the "ICDL Summer Camp" across universities and centres in Oman and the rest of the GCC region. The summer camp will run from July to August, in the Sultanate, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. It is now being organised by educational authorities and universities throughout the region under the auspices of ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and the certification authority of the International Computer Driving License programme (ICDL) in the GCC. Canon Middle East is extending its region-wide support for the initiative for the third consecutive year.
The company aims to boost the IT skills of the region's youth as part of its ongoing commitment to inspire people's creativity and innovation, and will offer a range of rewards such as printers and cameras to the highest achievers from among the thousands of ICDL summer camp participants. Jamil Ezzo, Director-General of ICDL GCC Foundation, said: The continued success and expansion of the Summer Camp is a testament to the unique partnership forged between the public and private sectors and we are proud to have Canon on board for the third year supporting this key initiative. We share a common goal of expanding the digital learning culture across the region making a difference to young people of today who are the future of tomorrow."
© Oman Daily Observer 2012
