Rwaq
Rwaq is a Saudi-founded Arabic-language online education platform offering free courses taught by academics and professionals from across the Arab world. Covering topics from Islamic studies and humanities to programming and business, Rwaq provides certificates of completion for all its courses.
Duration
Self-paced (varies by course)
Level
Beginner
Deadline
No Deadline
No prerequisites. Courses are open to all Arabic-speaking learners. Registration requires only an email address.
Islamic Studies, Sharia, and Arabic Language
Humanities: Philosophy, History, and Social Sciences
Programming and Web Development
Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Health Sciences and Medical Awareness
Personal Development and Soft Skills
Rwaq is a pioneering Arabic MOOC platform founded in Saudi Arabia in 2013 by Fouad Al-Farhan and Sami Al-Hussayen. It was one of the first platforms to offer massive open online courses entirely in Arabic, partnering with universities and experts across the Arab world to democratize education.
Founded
2013
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Recognition
Pioneer Arabic MOOC Platform
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