Topic: skills development
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AI's Impact on IT: How to Prepare Your Career and Business
AI is fundamentally reshaping the IT sector, requiring professionals to adapt their career paths and strategies to stay competitive. Despite concerns about job losses, IT occupations are projected to grow significantly, driven by new security and infrastructure demands from AI systems. There is a...
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AWS and e& Launch AI Nation to Upskill 30,000 UAE Professionals
AWS and e& have launched the "AI Nation – Afaaq" programme to train 30,000 UAE professionals in AI and cloud computing, part of a $1 billion strategic alliance. The initiative provides 30,000 AWS certification vouchers and access to AWS Skill Builder and Cloud Coach sessions to prepare participan...
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Dubai, Oracle Partner to Boost AI Skills and Innovation at GITEX 2025
Dubai has partnered with Oracle to accelerate its digital transformation by focusing on innovation and skills development for government personnel and the community. The collaboration includes specialized training programs to enhance digital literacy, operational efficiency, and foster a culture ...
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3 Essential Roles Every Marketing Leader Must Fill
The primary challenge in marketing technology is no longer acquiring tools but ensuring they deliver ROI, which hinges on bridging a critical talent gap. To unlock value, organizations must prioritize three key roles: channel marketers for unified campaigns, personalization specialists for tailor...
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Generative AI's Impact on Financial Forecasting
Generative AI is transforming financial forecasting and analysis in the Middle East by processing vast data to produce rapid, sophisticated forecasts and natural-language insights, with widespread adoption by banks and regulators. Adoption is accelerating, with 71% of UAE financial institutions d...
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Microsoft 365 Copilot to Process UAE Data Locally
Microsoft will launch local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE by early 2026, hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi data centers to enhance security and performance for organizations. This initiative supports the UAE's National AI Strategy and digital sovereignty by ensuring data remain...
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How Cybercriminals Gain Young People's Trust
Criminal groups systematically recruit minors online through social platforms like TikTok and Discord, exploiting their need for belonging and viewing them as low-risk, disposable assets for cybercrime. Young recruits are often unaware of the legal consequences, starting with seemingly minor task...
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Australian Experts Lead Global Update of SIAM Industry Playbook
Australia's technology sector, led by Kinetic IT experts, has driven a major update to the Service Integration and Management Body of Knowledge to keep it relevant for modern digital operations. The 2025 edition introduces new guidance on AI, experience management, and organizational change, expa...
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e& UAE, AMD Partner to Build Next-Gen AI Infrastructure
e& UAE and AMD have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation in the UAE, focusing on sustainability, security, and local skills development. The partnership will expand e& UAE's use of AMD technology, including EPYC processors and Instinct GPUs, to build se...
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Solving the AI Puzzle in Finance
The UAE is strategically positioned to transform its financial sector through AI adoption, supported by national strategies and investment, but faces challenges in accelerating value realization and achieving competitive returns on investment. AI applications in UAE finance are already yielding b...
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China-Linked Hackers Trained at Cisco Academy
Cisco's Networking Academy, a global IT training program, has been linked to state-sponsored cyberespionage, as individuals associated with the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon appear to have participated in its educational contests. The foundational networking skills taught by the academy may ...
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