The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sharakah) has spotlighted the winners of the seventh edition of the 'Sharjah Gateway Challenge 2025' in the education sector. The challenge attracted over 4,600 applications from 90 countries, reflecting Sharjah's growing status as a global hub for educational development. The challenge resulted in the selection of one winner in each track, offering solutions with clear potential for scalability and a tangible impact on the ground. In the 'Future Skills Readiness' track, the platform 'EvolveCareers' was the winner, while 'Arabee' secured first place in the 'Arabic Language in Early Childhood' track. Within the 'Future Skills Readiness' track, 'EvolveCareers' showcased its solutions designed to empower students to discover emerging professional sectors and identify their future career paths more clearly. By integrating market knowledge with practical skill-building tools, the platform illustrates how early career guidance can boost students' confidence and readiness for the future. Similarly, 'Arabee' presented its interactive, play-based learning platform in the 'Arabic Language in Early Childhood' track, designed to enhance core Arabic language skills in children. By blending authentic cultural content with interactive digital tools, the platform demonstrates how developing early reading skills can support children's academic growth and strengthen their connection to their identity.
