- Binance Academy, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has partnered with Gulf Colleges, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading institutions of higher education to launch the region’s first accredited, structured blockchain-centric diploma program.
- The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Diploma was developed in collaboration with the Institute of Entrepreneurship at King Saud University to ensure a strong academic foundation and collaborate with global best practices in entrepreneurship education.
- The four Binance Academy courses are fully integrated into the Gulf College curriculum and empower students through advanced technical education, in conjunction with Kingdom Vision 2030.
September 25, 2025 – Gulf College, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading institutions of higher education, as well as the Vinance Academy, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, are partnering to launch one of the innovative entrepreneurship and innovation deprama programs developed in a partnership with King University’s Entrepreneurs Association.
The accreditation initiative is one of the first academic integrations of the Academy of Vinance in the Kingdom, creating clear and recognized pathways from academic research to real-world applications. The program was officially announced at the Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh before Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer of Academic Leaders, Partners and Binance.
Founded in 2016, Gulf Colleges offer IT, business, law and English degree programs designed to meet the evolving needs of Saudi Arabia’s job market. With strong academic leadership and direct connections with the kingdom’s commercial and industrial sector, Gulf College is set up independently to support the country’s economic diversification and prepare graduates for careers that have a measurable impact.
Four Core Vinance Academy courses are offered through the Gulf College accreditation curriculum. These covers:
- Blockchain Basics
- Digital assets
- Web3
- Emerging sectors such as Gamefi and Metaverse
Enrolled students will earn more than a diploma and become part of the complete learning and development ecosystem, including certificates issued by Binance Academy for completed courses, internship opportunities for top performers, and workshops and networking events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will also access the Binance Student Ambassador Program for Leadership and Campus Engagement, as well as the BNB Chain Hackathon to apply your blockchain skills to your real projects.
By incorporating entrepreneurship and advanced technical education into the national academic framework, this initiative directly supports the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030’s goal of building a highly skilled workforce that can lead the digital economy and promote sustainable national development. The partnership between Binance Academy and Gulf Colleges features the next generation of innovators in the Kingdom, not just as participants, but also as creators and leaders.
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