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VISION.

Globally recognized Arab creators shaping the future of entertainment through major productions and a thriving creative ecosystem

The Middle East is a region rich in history and artistic expression, yet its potential in the digital arts—game development, animation, and architectural visualization—remained largely untapped.

Our founder Mahmoud Alkawadri, a passionate educator, seasoned Realtime/VFX artist and entrepreneur, saw this gap and envisioned a future where Arab creators could lead the global digital landscape. This vision ignited the spark that became NOETA Academy.

NOETA isn't just a training center; it's a movement, a catalyst for change, and a bridge between education and industry. We recognized that true mastery goes beyond software proficiency. It requires fostering intellectual curiosity, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of industry demands. NOETA was born to provide precisely that: "Knowledge Beyond the Senses," empowering creators to transcend technical skills and achieve true artistic brilliance.

The challenge was significant. Access to world-class training in these specialized fields was limited in the region. Aspiring artists faced a lack of local role models and industry connections.

NOETA was determined to change this narrative. Located in Dubai, at the heart of the region's burgeoning tech scene, NOETA strategically positions itself to capitalize on the UAE and Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 initiatives, which prioritize investment in creative industries.

NOETA's promise: to transform the Middle East into a global powerhouse for digital creativity.

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NOETA's mission is to deliver top-tier training in Unreal Engine, AI, game development, and animation, ensuring students are industry-ready. We bridge the gap between education and industry by connecting students with real-world projects, mentors, and professional opportunities.

NOETA actively supports Vision 2030, contributing to the growth of the creative industry in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. We empower regional talent to compete globally, fostering an inclusive creative community.

NOETA leads innovation by driving the adoption of real-time 3D & AI workflows across various sectors, from gaming and film to architecture and virtual production.

MISSION.


ESSENCE.


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Knowledge Beyond the Senses

True mastery comes not just from learning software but from developing deep intellectual and artistic insight

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Empowering Arab Creators

NOETA’s mission is to ensure that the Middle East becomes a recognized force in gaming, animation, and digital storytelling

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Bridging Technology & Culture

Combining cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine and AI with storytelling inspired by Arab heritage

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Revolutionizing Gulf's Industry 

Helping shape the future of the creative economy aligning with Gulf's digital transformation

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Why the Middle East? Why Now?

The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is at a turning point, investing billions in entertainment, gaming, and digital transformation (Vision 2030 - 2033).

NOETA is uniquely positioned to shape this future, offering the Gulf's only training center dedicated to Unreal Engine, AI, and real-time 3D workflows, with an industry-focused approach that ensures job-ready graduates and fosters a collaborative creative ecosystem.

WHAT WE OFFER!

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INDIVIDUAL TRAINING

Our programs build studio-ready professionals with expertise in both core 3D production and specialized disciplines, including AI.

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CORPORATE 

Want to boost your team's productivity and create stunning visuals? We understand that every team is unique. That's why we offer fully customized private Unreal Engine training tailored to your team's specific needs.

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CONSULTING

Feeling stagnant in your CG or real-time projects? Need a boost to break through creative or technical roadblocks? We offer expert Unreal Engine consulting services designed to help you overcome any challenge, no matter the scale.

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Leadership:

MAHMOUD ALKAWADRI

My passion for empowering creative talent in the Middle East led me to found NOETA Academy in 2025. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge training and resources in digital arts and technology, with the vision to become a leading hub for creative education in the region, fostering innovation and driving industry growth. We aim to equip individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This builds upon my 19 years of experience spanning architecture, visualization, CGI/VFX, and the video game industry, bringing a diverse skill set blending artistry, strategy, and education. My career has been defined by a commitment to innovation and excellence, exemplified by founding MK Design and Visualization Studio in 2017. This studio specialized in high-end CGI & VFX content, resulting in collaborations with prestigious clients on a projects for Epic Games, Netflix, Siemens, EMAAR and others.

As a certified Unreal Engine instructor and curriculum designer, I've developed and delivered cutting-edge Unreal Engine training programs in partnership with Epic Games and top institutions like Incas Training und Projekte, Vertex School, and IAMAG!, empowering numerous aspiring creative professionals. My commitment to education extends to teaching at renowned institutions like Wave Academy, Indisoft, and DW-Akademie. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, with conversational knowledge of French and Spanish, I've expanded my reach and fostered collaborations across diverse cultural landscapes. Driven by a deep passion for creativity, learning, and teaching, I continue to pursue excellence, whether creating stunning visual content, shaping the future of real-time 3D and AI education through NOETA Academy, or mentoring aspiring talents.

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  • Roberto Sansonetti

    Roberto Sansonetti

    Project Manager @ CGCircuit, LLC

    I've had the pleasure of working with Mahmoud on a series of online courses centered around Unreal Engine 5, and his contributions have been unique. His deep expertise in Unreal Engine and his passion for teaching have significantly improved the quality of our offer

  • Xristos Sfetsios

    Virtual Production Studio Manager @ SCAD

    Mahmoud was my instructor on the Unreal EMEA Training program. I though Mahmoud did a great job and demonstrated a high level of knowledge and competence in Unreal Engine. His background in Arch Viz was useful in supporting my training

  • Julia Atma

    Visual Effects Artist @ Zibra AI

    Great pleasure learning UE 5.1 at "Learning for Tomorrow" – EMEA Initiative 2022

    The organized approach and extensive explanation of Mahmoud brought a lot more sense on how everything work together. He's an awesome teacher with patience and strong knowledge of the subject

  • Fabio Palvelli

    Sales And Marketing Representative @ Digital Bunch

    Mahmoud was my tutor during an Unreal Engine course that he taught online on behalf of Epic Games. He's incredibly knowledgeable and competent in his field and he knows the tool inside out. He is very enthusiastic and knows how to keep the lesson engaging

  • Giuliano Fontanelli

    Giuliano Fontanelli

    Senior Cinematic Designer @ Electronics Arts

    I had the opportunity to follow Mahmoud for an intense introductive training to Unreal Engine.

    The fact that he's a certified instructor, not only with Unreal, but even a professional and an enthusiastic pioneer, allows him to share real working "experiences" (with all the related problematics) and not only "teachings". A precious advisor.

MEET THE TEAM:

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Yamen Galipoglu

Executive Director

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Jamal Debs

Saudi Representive

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Sam Shami

UEFN Dubai Representive

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