Date: April 24, 2018
Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC) member Khadija Salim Said Al- Mahrouqi’s company Qudra has signed a collaborative partner agreement with Taito Education Ltd, a division of Westford School of Management, to be a provider of Cambridge Mathpro-Programmes certified by Cambridge International Qualification (CIQ) in UK. Taito Education Ltd, a UK-based organisation operating a branch in Dubai is engaged in enhancing teaching and learning experiences in education sector.
Zubair SEC has been the main facilitator of this partnership agreement for Qudra, which offers capacity building programmes.
Through the Cambridge Mathpro-Programmes that Qudra will offer in Oman, children can learn maths through an innovative and activity based concept. The programme introduces mathematical concepts to children through proactive learning resources such as books and tablets. To implement the programme, Qudra will partner with schools where Cambridge Mathpro-programmes can be integrated with classroom teaching.
The founder of Qudra, Khadija is winner of Zubair SEC’s Direct Support Programme for the year 2017. As part of Zubair SEC’s efforts to promote social impact through business and support young social entrepreneurs, Khadija’s company Qudra was selected for the Direct Support Programme’s Social Entrepreneurship Seat for the clear social development mission at the core of the business model.
Khadija’s company Qudra focuses on capacity building and skills development in the educational and training sectors. Qudra provides a variety of capacity building tools and services to individuals particularly youth and students in an effort to prepare them for future educational, career and life success. Qudra delivers programmes that build the capacity of youth in the areas of various skills development, Art &Crafts, and others.
Cambridge Mathpro-Programmes will be a new course that Qudra will be adding to the list of services it offers.
Speaking of the agreement, Khadija said, “Introducing this programme is a major milestone for Qudra. Zubair SEC advisors met with the original creators of this programme in India. The Cambridge Mathpro-Programmes has been developed in India after many years of research. Through this programme, teachers will be able to ignite a joy among children for learning math. The programme will help children better comprehend the basic mathematical concepts. I am sure schools in Oman will benefit immensely from this programme if the decide to introduce it.”
She added, “I thank the Zubair SEC for facilitating this agreement. I am grateful for the guidance and direction I have received from the advisors at Zubair SEC. They have really helped me in this challenging journey.”
Adel Al-Hubeishi, Senior Advisor, Zubair SEC says, “The signing of this agreement is very important from a business development point of view. It will not only give Khadija a chance to access to several schools and other educational institutions but also give her a bigger revenue stream. This again contributes to Khadija’s main area of business which is capacity building. The schooling and educational arena in the country will benefit immensely from the programme Qudra will offer. Khadija has been very meticulous, and we are certain that she will continue her successful journey because of her positive attitude and determination.”
Zubair SEC has always been in the forefront in assisting ambitious start-ups and entrepreneurs to grow assertively. Through Zubair SEC, its members have been having better access to knowledge, innovation and understanding of the market.