UAE students 'are receiving support in IT education' according to HP Regional Manager

HP sponsored the second 'e-Education Without Borders' conference, where Mr Hanania said that the ongoing commitment of governments in the Middle East to provide students with the necessary knowledge and tools to compete on the global market was vital to the region's future success.

The second biennial 'e-Education Without Borders' student conference was hosted by the Abu Dhabi Men's College from 22-24 February. The event attracted over 500 students from 70 countries and was designed to promote innovative learning in various cultures from around the world. The event took place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

HCT has assembled an impressive list of top-level speakers and international guests including His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and conference founder as well as the keynote speaker Dr Edward de Bono, the inventor of lateral thinking.

"HP is committed to help educational institutes around the world in supporting their students to become skilled in the use and application of technology, " concludes Joseph Hanania. "This event served as an excellent forum for discussion. More importantly though I'm sure that these discussions will lead to the practical application of ideas that will have long term benefits for both the students and for their societies."