{"id":4742,"date":"2025-10-29T12:13:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/?p=4742"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:13:45","slug":"from-the-heart-of-challenges-palestine-launches-edupro-the-first-locally-built-ai-educational-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/4742.html","title":{"rendered":"From the Heart of Challenges: Palestine Launches \u201cEduPro,\u201d the First Locally-Built AI Educational Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"673\"><strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"300\">Ramallah, Palestine \u2013 Raqeeb Media Network.<\/strong> In a historic step reflecting the will to innovate amid the toughest of circumstances, Palestine has launched <em data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"419\">EduPro<\/em>, the first educational platform in both Palestine and the Middle East to rely entirely on a locally developed artificial intelligence model. The launch took place during the 10th National Forum on Innovation, themed <em data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"671\">\u201cFrom the Homeland to the World.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1135\">Developed by <strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"702\">ABA Agency<\/strong>, the platform is the brainchild of co-founder <strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"768\">Samer Al-Bitawi<\/strong>, who also serves as the company\u2019s General Manager, together with its board and a team of Palestinian programmers and engineers. <em data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"905\">EduPro<\/em> offers an integrated technological solution to support the educational system, particularly under the severe challenges facing the sector, including ongoing war, destruction, economic hardship, and restricted access to schools.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1161\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4748\" src=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-300x220.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-300x220.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-1024x751.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-150x110.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-768x563.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-1536x1126.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-450x330.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1-1200x880.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.13-AM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1161\">A Platform Ready to Serve Six Stakeholders<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1420\">Al-Bitawi presented a detailed overview of the platform, stressing that it is fully operational and designed to serve six main stakeholders within an integrated digital educational ecosystem. Each category is equipped with tailored tools and access rights.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"2265\">\n<li data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1710\">\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1710\"><strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1455\">For students (Grades 4\u201312):<\/strong> A fully interactive learning experience featuring all school subjects, supported by a smart virtual teacher capable of solving complex math and physics problems, answering immediate queries, and generating adaptive exam questions with instant feedback.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<p data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1894\"><strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1729\">For parents:<\/strong> Continuous monitoring of children\u2019s academic performance and behavior, with AI-powered insights and recommendations to address learning and behavioral challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2045\">\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2045\"><strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1914\">For teachers:<\/strong> Advanced tools to design, prepare, and manage lessons interactively, supported by smart analytics to improve teaching practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2265\">\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2265\"><strong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2109\">For schools, directorates, and the Ministry of Education:<\/strong> Specialized dashboards offering data-driven insights into educational performance, challenges, and opportunities\u2014enabling more strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2560\">Al-Bitawi also highlighted a unique feature called <em data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2331\">\u201cCommunity\u201d<\/em>, allowing students from the same grade to interact and exchange knowledge across geographic boundaries. The AI analyzes these interactions to generate intelligent recommendations that promote collaborative and active learning.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2620\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4745\" src=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.15-AM.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2620\">National Endorsement and a Vision for the Future<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2866\">The launch marked a pivotal moment with the <strong data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2713\">Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence<\/strong>\u2014the forum\u2019s organizer\u2014announcing its readiness to endorse the platform locally and internationally, as it has with other pioneering national projects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"3171\">The event was attended by key policymakers, innovators, and educational leaders, including Engineer <strong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2984\">Adnan Samara<\/strong>, President of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence and advisor to President Mahmoud Abbas on innovation affairs. He underscored the project\u2019s strategic importance, stating:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3301\">\n<p data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3301\"><em data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3299\">\u201cAmid the challenges our society faces, Palestinian minds once again prove their ability to produce, innovate, and create.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3650\">Samara added that the platform is already functional and ready to serve students, describing it as a testament to resilience and the ability to keep pace with global advancements despite ongoing difficulties. The launch drew wide recognition and appreciation from experts in education and AI for the depth of its vision and quality of execution.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3684\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4753\" src=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.11-AM-300x251.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"470\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.11-AM-300x251.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.11-AM-150x125.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.11-AM-1536x1283.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.11-AM-450x376.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3684\">Immediate Availability<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3881\">Unlike many startups that launch as pilot concepts, <em data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3745\">EduPro<\/em> was released as a fully functional platform, ready for immediate use. Students from Grade 4 through Grade 12 can register and access:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"4235\">\n<li data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3990\">\n<p data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3990\"><strong data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3925\">A multi-disciplinary virtual teacher<\/strong> capable of handling complex problems and responding instantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4072\">\n<p data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4072\"><strong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4019\">Smart assessment exams<\/strong> generating new questions and real-time evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4235\">\n<p data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4235\"><strong data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4099\">Dedicated dashboards<\/strong> for students, parents, teachers, schools, directorates, and ministries, creating a transparent and interconnected educational system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4394\">The platform is also prepared for immediate implementation at the school and directorate levels, providing crucial support as examination periods approach.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4455\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4746\" src=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-300x170.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-300x170.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-1024x579.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-150x85.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-768x434.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-1536x869.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-450x255.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1-1200x679.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.14-AM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4455\">Continuous Development and Strategic Partnerships<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4882\">The platform\u2019s ambitions extend further. In the coming days, it will be presented to educational institutions in partnership with the Higher Council for Innovation to open dialogue, study development pathways, and explore how to integrate it more deeply into the official education system. These efforts aim to secure partnerships that ensure long-term growth and alignment with global AI-driven educational transformations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4937\">Technological Sovereignty and Data Security<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"5282\"><em data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4946\">EduPro<\/em>\u2019s strength lies in its reliance on a <strong data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5028\">local AI model hosted on private servers<\/strong>, guaranteeing full sovereignty over student data and independence from global AI platforms. This technological autonomy, born from necessity in Palestine, allows the platform to be both secure and adaptable for use in any educational system worldwide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5703\">Al-Bitawi emphasized that the project goes beyond technology, aiming to safeguard Palestine\u2019s most vital asset\u2014its people. By enabling quality education, analyzing students\u2019 academic and behavioral patterns, and preserving cultural and educational heritage through local data control, <em data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5577\">EduPro<\/em> emerges as both an educational tool and a strategic national project protecting digital sovereignty for future generations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5747\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4751\" src=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM-1200x799.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-6.45.12-AM.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5747\">A Message of Hope and Resilience<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5954\">The launch of <em data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"5770\">EduPro<\/em> represents more than a technological milestone; it is a declaration that Palestinian intellect can transform hardship into opportunity and produce innovative solutions for humanity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5956\" data-end=\"6177\">Al-Bitawi announced that the platform will be offered <strong data-start=\"6010\" data-end=\"6083\">free of charge to students and teachers for the current academic year<\/strong>, including an extension for Gaza, ensuring equitable access under extraordinary conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6237\">For registration and more information: <strong data-start=\"6218\" data-end=\"6235\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.edupro.ps\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6220\" data-end=\"6233\">www.edupro.ps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramallah, Palestine \u2013 Raqeeb Media Network. In a historic step reflecting the will to innovate amid the toughest of circumstances, Palestine has launched EduPro, the first educational platform in both Palestine and the Middle East to rely entirely on a locally developed artificial intelligence model. The launch took place during the 10th National Forum on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,97,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-latest-news","category-main","category-special-reports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4742"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4742\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4755,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4742\/revisions\/4755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}