Egyptian EdTech iSchool Acquires SEEDS to Boost AI Education in Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian-led EdTech platform iSchool, which specializes in teaching AI and programming to children and teenagers, has announced its strategic acquisition of SEEDS. SEEDS is the educational arm of the Egyptian-Saudi software company Algoriza. This move is designed to significantly accelerate iSchool's expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A Strategic Entry into the Saudi Market
This acquisition provides iSchool with immediate access to the established operational infrastructure and educational partnerships that SEEDS has built within Saudi Arabia. The deal enables iSchool to fast-track its growth in one of the most promising and rapidly developing markets in the MENA region, bypassing the challenges of building a new presence from the ground up.
New Focus on Corporate and School Partnerships
Following the acquisition, iSchool plans to launch an innovative new educational category targeting the children of corporate employees. This service will be offered as part of the human resources benefits that companies provide to their staff, integrating future-skills education directly into the corporate ecosystem.
Furthermore, the integration with SEEDS will expand iSchool's work to include new partnerships with national schools across the Kingdom, the development of advanced bilingual curricula, and the launch of new programs for both public and private education sectors in Saudi Arabia.
Leadership on Building National Talent
Mohamed Gawish, Co-founder and CEO of iSchool, emphasized the strategic value of the deal. He stated that the acquisition provides iSchool with a robust infrastructure, allowing the company to launch its new educational category for the workforce's children and make a broad national impact on the talent and skill level of the next generation.
About the Companies
iSchool is a leading educational technology platform that provides live, interactive online classes in coding, artificial intelligence, and other future-tech subjects for students aged 6 to 18.
SEEDS, the educational arm of the Egyptian-Saudi software company Algoriza, has become a rising player in the regional EdTech sector due to its strong focus on AI-related content and dedicated support for teachers.
Meeting the Demand for Future Skills in the Kingdom
This acquisition is strategically timed to meet the surging demand for future-ready skills in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom, which has one of the largest youth populations in the world, is heavily invested in developing its human capital as part of its Vision 2030 goals. This positions iSchool to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of learners, creators, and innovators in Saudi Arabia's technology landscape.
Source: Jawlah