Riyadh, January 20, 2025 – SHAMEL successfully hosted the SHAMEL Connect event yesterday at the Obeikan Knowledge Academy Center in Riyadh. The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and innovators to explore SHAMEL’s cutting-edge solutions, redefining procurement and operational excellence.
The agenda featured engaging sessions and insightful presentations, including:
• Welcome & Vision: Saber Atyieh, COO of Obeikan Digital Solutions (ODS), shared SHAMEL’s strategic vision and its role in driving innovation.
• SHAMEL Solutions: Muataz Saleh, SHAMEL’s Business Development Director, introduced SHAMEL’s Four core service pillars:
SHAMEL Marketplace Platform
Bulk Selling of Non-Performing Inventories (NPI)
SHAMEL Long Term Procurement Services
SHAMEL E-Sourcing Hub
• Innovation & Partnerships: Presentations by key partners, including Significa and Teradix, highlighted collaborative achievements and innovative technologies.
• Technology Highlights: Sherif Fathy, Operations Director, showcased SHAMEL’s 3D printing capabilities and its integration into procurement processes.
The event concluded with a networking lunch, fostering meaningful connections and discussions for future opportunities.
SHAMEL Connect demonstrated SHAMEL’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses and drive sustainable growth.
Obeikan Education, a leader in educational solutions in the Kingdom, and the Saudi Tennis Federation have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting tennis in the Kingdom. The collaboration includes a range of joint initiatives and activities targeting the athletic and physical development of youth, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Saudi Tennis Federation by Mrs. Arij Al-Mutabagani, President of the Federation. Among the Federation’s goals is engaging one million people in the tennis community by 2030. Mr. Mohamed Khalil, CEO of Obeikan Education and Group Chief Commercial Officer, signed on behalf of Obeikan Education, a prominent entity in the field of education in the Middle East. The signing ceremony was attended by the Saudi Tennis Federation team, led by Mr. Hisham Bakhsh, CEO of the Federation, alongside the Obeikan Group team, and Connection Sports, the federation’s marketing consultant and deal architect, represented by the group’s CEO Mr. Sherif Monsef. This agreement is part of a series of partnerships the Saudi Tennis Federation is establishing to promote the development of tennis in the Kingdom, which includes initiatives such as player development, brand revamping, high level corporate partnerships, and hosting various regional, continental, and international tournaments in the coming years.
في إطار شراكتهما التعاونية، أعلنت كل من “العبيكان” ومجموعة “نهضة مصر” عن إطلاق مناهج تعليمية تكميلية مصممة خصيصًا لمرحلة ما قبل المدرسة في المملكة العربية السعودية؛ تهدف هذه المناهج إلى تعزيز تجربة التعلم لدى الأطفال من خلال تحفيز تفكيرهم الإبداعي وتنمية مهاراتهم التفاعلية.
وتعتبر الطفولة المبكرة مرحلة حيوية في حياة الطفل، حيث تُشكل الأساس لتطوير المهارات الاجتماعية والعقلية، وتهدف المناهج التكميلية إلى تعزيز هذه القدرات من خلال سلسلة تضم مجموعة من كتب الأنشطة التي تغطي المواد الأساسية المقررة لرياض الأطفال.
وتضم السلسلة، التي تعد الأولى من نوعها في المملكة السعودية، 18 كتابًا تكميليًّا للأنشطة؛ مقسمة إلى ستة كتب لكل عام من سنوات رياض الأطفال الثلاث، حيث تتناول كل مجموعة موضوعين لكل فصل دراسي، هذه التوزيعة تضمن تقديم تعليم شامل من خلال منهج متعدد التخصصات يدمج المواضيع المختلفة من خلال كتب الأنشطة التي تعمل على ربط المعارف وتوسع مدارك الأطفال مما يعزز تجربة التعلم الشاملة. يتيح هذا النهج للصغار رؤية الصورة الأكبر وفهم كيفية ارتباط المفاهيم بالعالم الحقيقي، كما يغطي المفاهيم العلمية واللغوية والرياضية والاجتماعية، ويشجع على مشاركة أولياء الأمور في العملية التعليمية، وتولي تلك المناهج أيضًا أهمية للغة العربية والدين الإسلامي، وتعزز الانتماء والوعي بالتراث والثقافة السعودية.
ويدعم هذا التعاون رؤية المملكة 2030 في تطوير مناهج حديثة تنمي مهارات القرن الحادي والعشرين وتغرس القيم والمهارات والمعارف اللازمة للمستقبل.
كانت “العبيكان للتعليم” ومجموعة “نهضة مصر” قد أعلنتا في وقت سابق عن توقيع مذكرة تفاهم بهدف إحداث نقلة نوعية في قطاع التعليم بمنطقتي الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا.
وستعمل المجموعتان في سياق هذه الشراكة على تعزيز قدرات ومهارات الأطفال والطلاب الشباب من خلال إنشاء فرص تعليمية ومسارات مبتكرة ومتطورة، واستخدام التكنولوجيا الحديثة لتهيئة بيئة تعليمية تحفز الابتكار والإبداع هدفها النهائي هو مساعدة الشعوب العربية والإفريقية على مواكبة التغيرات التكنولوجية الفريدة التي يشهدها العالم.
عن مجموعة “نهضة مصر“
مجموعة “نهضة مصر” هي مؤسسة مصرية تعمل في مجال الثقافة والتعليم وبناء القدرات فى الوطن العربى لأكثر من 86 عامًا، تقدم خدمات متكاملة من خلال شركاتها الثماني؛ تشمل: تطوير المناهج، وتدريب المعلمين، والتعليم الرقمي وبرمجيات التعليم، إلى جانب حلول التعليم الفني والتدريب المهني، وخدمات النشر الثقافي، كما تقوم بتقديم خدمات ريادة الأعمال عن طريق ذراعها الاستثماري EdVentures أول شركة رأس مال مخاطر في مجال تكنولوجيا التعليم في الشرق الأوسط تقوم بتقديم خدمات الاحتضان، والتسريع والاستثمار في الشركات الناشئة العاملة في قطاع التعليم.
عن “العبيكان للتعليم”
تعتبر شركة العبيكان للتعليم، إحدى الشركات الرائدة ضمن مجموعة العبيكان الاستثمارية، وتمثل مطوراً بارزاً في مجال تعليم الرياضيات والعلوم في منطقة الشرق الأوسط ودول مجلس التعاون الخليجي. تلتزم الشركة بتعزيز تجربة تعليمية شاملة تركز على الطلاب والمعلمين وأولياء الأمور، من خلال الاستعانة بالتقنيات الحديثة لإنشاء محتوى غني وتفاعلي.
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – [19-09-2024] Obeikan Education successfully hosted the highly anticipated Obeikan Education Innovation Forum on September 19th at the Hilton Olaya in Riyadh. The event brought together key stakeholders, school leaders, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge educational innovations that are shaping the future of learning in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The forum highlighted Obeikan Education’s collaboration with leading global education partners: Amplify, Eplanet, STEM Revolution, and Nahdet Misr, emphasizing the power of strategic alliances in driving educational transformation.
Event Highlights
The event’s agenda featured a series of insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and collaborative opportunities designed to showcase new educational products and initiatives:
Welcoming Address: Obeikan Education’s CEO Mr. Mohamed Khalil kicked off the event with a keynote speech, welcoming the distinguished guests and setting the stage for the day’s discussions.
Obeikan Education Overview & Partner Introductions: A comprehensive overview of Obeikan’s vision for the future of education and introductions to key global partners.
Eplanet Presentation: Eplanet showcased its advanced educational solutions, focusing on its contributions to the region’s learning ecosystem.
Amplify Session: Amplify took center stage to present their innovative digital products and instructional materials, aimed at enhancing student engagement and improving learning outcomes.
Early Childhood & Product Development Discussion: Obeikan Education, in collaboration with Nahdet Misr, presented their ambitious plans for early childhood education and unveiled exciting new product developments.
STEM Revolution: STEM Revolution shared its approach to inspiring the next generation of innovators, emphasizing STEM education’s importance in preparing students for the future.
The event also featured exclusive signing ceremony that formalized strategic agreement between Obeikan Education and its partner Amplify:
The partnership with Amplify was officially signed during the event, marking a pivotal moment in the collaboration aimed at bringing world-class digital learning solutions to the region. With the presence of Mr. Mohamed Khalil and Mr. Steven Zavari.
Networking and Collaborative Opportunities
The forum concluded with a Q&A session, survey, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to exchange ideas and discuss future collaborative efforts. This interactive segment highlighted the strong interest in shaping the future of education through innovative partnerships.
About Obeikan Education
Obeikan Education, a prominent player within the Obeikan Investment Group, is a leading developer in the field of math and science education across the Middle East and the GCC region. The company is committed to fostering a holistic learning experience with a focus on students, teachers, and parents, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to create enriching and interactive content.
For more information about Obeikan Education and its partners, please visit:
Obeikan Digital Solutions (ODS), a leader in digital transformation for the industrial sector, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Teradix, a top-tier eProcurement software provider. This powerful collaboration is set to redefine procurement processes, combining the strengths of ODS’s Shamel platform with Teradix’s cutting-edge eProcurement technology to boost efficiency and fuel exponential growth.
Through this partnership, formalized by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ODS and Teradix will harness their collective expertise to deliver unparalleled value to customers across the MENA region. By integrating Teradix’s advanced solutions into ODS’s digital ecosystem, the partnership will unlock new levels of savings, reduce lead times, and ensure greater compliance, significantly broadening ODS’s market impact.
“At ODS, innovation is at the heart of everything we do” said Muataz AbdulRazzag, Director of Business Development at Obeikan Digital Solutions. “Our collaboration with Teradix represents a major step forward in our mission to enhance procurement efficiency and provide our clients with superior value through optimized sourcing and supply chain management.”
Khaled Aboshady, Managing Director at Teradix, echoed this enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership is a natural fit for our vision of revolutionizing procurement for businesses. By joining forces with ODS, we are combining our digital procurement expertise with their industry leadership to drive groundbreaking advancements in the industrial sector.”
The ODS-Teradix partnership is poised to set a new standard for procurement excellence, offering businesses in the MENA region innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
Obeikan Digital Solutions (ODS), a subsidiary of Obeikan Investment Group, is a leader in providing cutting-edge digital solutions for the industrial sector. Positioned as a manufacturing-based venture builder, ODS focuses on digital transformation and operational efficiency, offering a range of innovative products and services, including the Shamel platform, designed to optimize procurement and B2B supply chain processes. ODS is committed to empowering businesses through technology, enhancing productivity, and driving sustainable growth.
Shamel is a pioneering platform under Obeikan Digital Solutions, dedicated to reshaping the industrial spare parts market in Saudi Arabia. Specializing in cost-effective and sustainable solutions, Shamel resells overstock genuine parts from Obeikan Group warehouses and over 200 other factories across the Kingdom, offering these parts at 30-40% below market rates. The platform promotes a circular economy by preventing waste and providing advanced 3D printing services for custom components, including metal parts
About Teradix
Teradix is a cloud-based procurement software designed to help businesses efficiently manage their entire spend. It covers everything from purchase requisitions and eRFx to reverse auctions, supplier management, spend analytics, and contract management. By using Teradix, businesses can achieve greater savings, enhance transparency, speed up audit cycles, and make better-informed business decisions.