Amman - Canada’s University of Waterloo and Jordan’s Progressive Generation – Holding are set to create the first animation and digital content education centre in the Middle East.
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This state-of-the-art training facility will be inaugurated in March 2025, and it will deliver University of Waterloo-certified training programs for Jordanian youth interested in animation and digital content creation.
The Ambassador of Canada to Jordan H.E. Tarik Ali Khan expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating: “Jordan has long been a source for education and human resource development in the Middle East. This partnership between the University of Waterloo and Jordan’s Progressive Generation – Holding will help position it as a hub for digital content creation and outsourcing. We believe this bold training initiative will help generate over 50,000 job opportunities in the creative industries in the MENA region by 2030.``
University of Waterloo Corporate Development Lead, Mr. Jean-Paul Mouton, stated that “We are very excited to be the accreditation partner for PG Studios on this important initiative. Supporting digital skills development and the potential of creating 50,000 new jobs will be truly transformational for the MENA region.”
Mr. Ahmad Al Masri, CEO of Progressive Generation® Holding added: “Together, we are not just envisioning a new era of animation—we are building it. By empowering students, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities, we are elevating our industry to unprecedented heights.”
The University of Waterloo and Progressive Generation – Holding will help deliver the latest in animation and digital content creation, preparing students to excel in competitive global markets. The program will blend academic accreditation and learner certification for high quality education that meets global industry standards. It will also help position Jordan as a leader in advanced educational services through regional and international collaboration.
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