Misk Schools & WSP unite to explore the blueprint for education’s digital frontier in Saudi Arabia

Misk Schools, a state-of-the-art day school in Riyadh imparting world-class education based on the best practices of International and Progressive Education, together with leading professional services consultancy, WSP Middle East today collaborated on an Anticipate podcast episode to explore how digital-first thinking, holistic innovation, and flexible placemaking can solidify foundations for future learning environments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Exchanging insights on an episode titled ‘Education 2.0: Pioneering the digital blueprint for education’s next frontier in KSA’, Brendan Law, Director General of Misk Schools, joined WSP Middle East’s Project Manager, Alia Abdulmalik and Nizar Jegham, Advisory Director – Digital to discuss how world-class education projects are changing the way knowledge is taught and giving new meaning to the interplay between students and learning environments.

Brendan Law, Director General of Misk Schools said: “Our vision, as defined by our founder, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud is to work specifically on a new paradigm in education to transform the educational landscape. Ideating the way forward for our sector and actively discussing how to effect pioneering, groundbreaking, and maker-centric initiatives in education is an important aspect in line with Vison 2030 as we work to lay the blueprint for future generations of Saudi children.”

Nizar Jegham, Advisory Director – Digital, WSP Middle East said: “WSP Middle East is proud to be delivering an inspiring platform which amplifies thought-provoking conversations from industry leaders. The digital backbone of the Kingdom will play a vital role in enabling multiple sectors. It’s absolutely essential we envision how technology trends such as big data, Artificial intelligence or blockchain can be leveraged as part of comprehensive and ready to implement strategies to transform key sectors and drive social and economic empowerment.”

WSP’s Anticipate Podcast is an insights series that explores unique perspectives to future trends and existing challenges by engaging experts and thought leaders from across the engineering and construction industry.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. With approximately 49,000+ talented people globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. Visit www.wsp.com

About Misk Schools

Misk Schools is a prestigious, private PreK–12 day school in Riyadh for both male and female students. We are proud to be setting a new standard for education in Saudi Arabia, actively supporting Vision 2030.

Founded in 2016 by HRH Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, we empower our students to become creative innovators so they can chart their own unique paths in serving and leading society.

Our curriculum is modern with a strong Saudi cultural heart. Every student has a personalized timetable designed to maximise his or her potential. We embrace project-based and experiential learning, alongside traditional academic teaching, to ensure our students develop the character and skills required to effectively apply their education in a real world context, locally and internationally. Visit www.miskschools.edu.sa