Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – May 2026
The Research and Consulting Studies Institute at King Khalid University has embarked on a strategic initiative with Naseej for Technology Company to deliver 36,000 Coursera licenses. This effort promotes the wide adoption of scalable professional education within institutions, fostering agile and integrated digital learning models throughout Saudi Arabia. It aims to enhance continuous skills development in high-demand areas like technology, business, leadership, data, and digital innovation.
Coursera’s global learning network offers scalable access to globally recognized educational content, professional credentials, and industry-relevant learning models developed with top universities and tech organizations. It provides flexible, skills-oriented learning experiences that align with the rapidly evolving global workforce and digital economy.
This collaboration highlights the importance of partnerships between educational institutions, national bodies, and tech providers in supporting digital education environments that align with long-term national priorities and sustainable knowledge growth frameworks.
Naseej continues to affirm its position as a key regional digital transformation leader in learning and knowledge management through this project. Since 1989, Naseej has worked with academic, governmental, and cultural institutions across the region to provide digital ecosystems and advanced cloud solutions that foster institutional transformation and operational excellence.
Othman Al-Abdulkarim, CEO of Naseej for Technology Company, commented: “Our strategic partnership with the Research and Consulting Studies Institute at King Khalid University showcases a shared vision of building agile, scalable, and future-ready digital learning ecosystems. By integrating Coursera’s global platform, this initiative expands access to high-quality professional education and supports continuous skills development in critical future-focused domains. The project is a vital step in boosting institutional capabilities, accelerating digital transformation in learning, and contributing to the development of a more competitive knowledge-based economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s long-term priorities.”
Integrating Coursera into a national learning strategy underpins the role of digital learning ecosystems as a core element of sustainable knowledge infrastructure and long-term institutional transformation.
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About The Research and Consulting Studies Institute
Situated at King Khalid University, the Institute specializes in research, consulting, training, and academic services aimed at fostering institutional development and community progress. Leveraging the University’s academic expertise and research capabilities, the Institute provides scientific and applied solutions to both government and private organizations across diverse fields, committed to strategic partnerships, knowledge transfer, and sustainable development in line with Vision 2030.
About Naseej for Technology Company
Naseej for Technology Company is a leading provider of knowledge solutions, serving academic, cultural, and governmental sectors since 1989. With over 500 professionals, Naseej offers groundbreaking digital solutions to drive digital transformation, streamline operations, and achieve strategic objectives through platforms like Medad Cloud and initiatives like Naseej Academy, shaping the future of education and knowledge management in the region.
About Coursera
Coursera is a premier online learning platform, offering courses, professional certificates, and degree programs developed with top universities and industry organizations worldwide. Through flexible digital learning models, Coursera supports the professional development and lifelong learning needs of institutions and individuals across various industries and fields.