Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – September 2026
The Research and Consulting Studies Institute at King Khalid University has contracted with Naseej for Technology Company to provide edX licenses through FutureX by the National eLearning Center. The initiative broadens access to digital learning through Saudi Arabia’s national e-learning ecosystem.
Founded in 2012 by professors from Harvard and MIT, edX provides online courses, certificate programs, and microcredentials from leading universities and industry organizations. Its portfolio spans a broad range of disciplines and supports university-backed learning and career-focused skills development.
The initiative supports the Institute’s role in professional development and knowledge transfer while responding to evolving learning and skills needs. It also provides a flexible model for extending learning opportunities beyond traditional training formats.
For Naseej, the project builds on its long-standing work with academic and government institutions across the region. The collaboration reflects Naseej’s role in helping institutions adopt digital learning models and global educational technologies in ways that support their strategic and development priorities.
Commenting on the project, Othman Al-Abdulkarim, CEO of Naseej for Technology Company, stated: “Our collaboration with the Research and Consulting Studies Institute at King Khalid University reflects a shared commitment to advancing accessible, high-quality digital learning. By bringing edX’s global learning opportunities through the FutureX national ecosystem, this initiative strengthens the Institute’s ability to deliver relevant, flexible learning experiences aligned with changing workforce needs. It also represents an important step in building sustainable pathways for long-term capability development.”
The project reflects the continued collaboration between Naseej and Saudi educational institutions in adopting technology-enabled models that strengthen institutional capabilities and support the evolving priorities of the education sector.
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About the Research and Consulting Studies Institute
The Research and Consulting Studies Institute at King Khalid University is a specialized institute dedicated to delivering research, consulting, training, and academic services that support institutional development and community advancement. Leveraging King Khalid University’s academic expertise, research capabilities, and professional competencies, the institute provides scientific and applied solutions to government and private-sector organizations across multiple disciplines. Guided by a vision of excellence and innovation, the institute actively advances strategic partnerships, knowledge transfer, and sustainable development aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
About Naseej for Technology Company
Naseej for Technology Company, the leading provider of knowledge solutions in the region, has served academic institutions, cultural centers, and government organizations since 1989. With over 500 skilled professionals, Naseej delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, including Business, Cultural, and Higher Education solutions, to drive digital transformation forward. Naseej empowers its partners to streamline operations, enhance user experiences, and achieve their strategic goals. Through innovative solutions like Medad Cloud Platform and initiatives like Naseej Academy, Naseej continues to shape the future of education and knowledge management across the region.
edX is the global online learning platform that fuels the world’s ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by Harvard and MIT to make the world’s best education available to everyone. Today, as part of 2U, LLC., edX connects over 100 million people with online learning to meet every professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to sustainability and public health.