Topic: talent development
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Gulf's First AI Centre of Excellence Launches to Boost Innovation
The Gulf region's first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence has been established in Abu Dhabi through a partnership between Australian and UAE entities, marking a key step in the UAE's sovereign AI strategy. The Centre aims to develop homegrown AI capabilities by focusing on local ta...
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DevOpsDays Cairo 2025 Launches with 55 Global Experts
DevOpsDays Cairo 2025, themed "Paving the Way for the AI Age with DevOps," has opened with 55 international experts, focusing on integrating DevOps with artificial intelligence and supported by Egypt's Ministry of Communications and ITIDA. The conference has grown significantly since its 2018 deb...
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Oman Launches Hadatha Center to Boost Cybersecurity and Digital Independence
Oman has inaugurated the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to strengthen national cyber defenses and promote digital autonomy, marking a key step in building a resilient digital economy. The center, led by the Ministry of Transport and Middle East College, aims to position Oman as a ...
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UAE, Google Offer Free Gemini Pro Access to Students
The UAE government has partnered with Google to provide university students with free access to the Gemini Pro AI platform for one year, supporting the National AI Strategy and enhancing learning, research, and content creation. This initiative aims to build national AI capabilities and leadershi...
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CommBank Named a World Leader in AI Banking
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia ranks among the world's top four banks for AI maturity and leads the Asia-Pacific region, according to the 2025 Evident AI Index, which evaluates banks on Talent, Innovation, Leadership, and Transparency. Its rise in the rankings reflects significant investments...
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ADGM Academy & PGIM Launch RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Hub
The RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Center, a joint initiative by ADGM Academy and PGIM, has opened to position Abu Dhabi as a regional leader in applying AI and sustainable technology to real estate, infrastructure, and energy. The center will focus on three key areas: Climate Technologies for d...
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Huawei's AI Vision: Powering the Middle East's Digital Future
Huawei is driving digital transformation in the Middle East by integrating AI across sectors, focusing on talent development and government partnerships to create an enabling environment. The company deploys a comprehensive AI stack, including chipsets and cloud platforms, to make AI a practical ...
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Lenovo Launches New Middle East & Africa HQ in Riyadh
Lenovo has begun constructing its new Middle East and Africa Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, reinforcing its commitment to the local market and aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, with operations set to start by March 2026. The headquarters will serve as a strategic hub for innovation, par...
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AWS and e& to Train 30,000 UAE Citizens in AI and Cloud Skills
AWS and e& have launched the "AI Nation – Afaaq" program to train 30,000 UAE citizens in AI and cloud computing, supporting the country's shift to a knowledge-based economy. The initiative addresses a critical skills gap in the UAE, where 46% of organizations face a shortage of AI professionals, ...
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UAE Leads Cybersecurity and Digital Innovation at GITEX 2025
The UAE is showcasing its leadership in cybersecurity and digital innovation at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, emphasizing international cooperation and investment in its growing digital ecosystem. Key technologies highlighted include artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced cybersecurity, wh...
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Securing Farms from Cyber Threats: A John Deere CISO Q&A
Modern agriculture relies heavily on interconnected, software-driven systems, making cybersecurity as critical as physical equipment to protect the supply chain from threats. John Deere employs a security-by-design approach, integrating protections from development through testing, and collaborat...
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Oman Tech Summit: AI's Impact on Education & Research
The Oman Technology Summit (OTS25) highlighted AI's transformative role in education and research, aligning with Oman's National AI Programme and digital transformation strategy. Key discussions focused on integrating AI into education through practical applications, ethical considerations, and s...
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Boosting UAE's Cyber Security and Digital Innovation
GITEX GLOBAL is a key event for the UAE, establishing it as a global hub for technology and cybersecurity by bringing together international leaders and innovators. The event emphasizes advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing, highlighting their dual potential for innovation and new s...
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U.S.-UAE AI Chiefs Forge Tech Partnership
AI integration is a top national priority for the UAE, central to its strategy for pioneering digital governance and achieving strategic ambitions. A high-level UAE delegation visited the U.S. to foster international collaboration, share best practices, and build partnerships with leading tech fi...
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How to Build an AI-Powered Enterprise for the Future
Companies face immense pressure to adopt AI, with 98% reporting increased urgency and 85% believing they have under 18 months to deploy strategies to avoid adverse effects. Most organizations are unprepared for AI integration, with only 13% feeling fully ready and 68% citing inadequate IT infrast...
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Kingdee Launches Qatar HQ to Accelerate Digital Innovation
Kingdee International Software Group has opened its new regional headquarters in Doha's Ras Bufontas Free Zone, marking a significant expansion in the Middle East. A strategic cooperation agreement was signed with the Qatar Free Zones Authority to develop digital solutions, establish an innovatio...
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Bridge the AI Skills Gap: 5 Strategies for Your Business
The AI skills gap is a growing challenge for businesses, with over half of technology leaders reporting a deficit, up 82% from the previous year, requiring a human-centered strategy to address it. Organizations must define strategic AI requirements aligned with business goals, foster cross-depart...
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NTT DATA Boosts Global Insurance with Alchemy Acquisition
NTT DATA has acquired Alchemy Technology Services to strengthen its global insurance technology position and address operational agility, system modernization, and scalable growth in the industry. The acquisition enhances NTT DATA's capabilities with Alchemy's expertise in regulated markets and a...
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Craft Internship Projects That Boost Teams & Future Talent
Hosting a marketing technology intern benefits both the company and the intern by providing meaningful projects that support organizational goals and foster professional growth. Assigning important but not urgent projects, such as creating a martech inventory or researching competitor stacks, all...
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Submer Expands Digital Infrastructure Across Middle East, Africa & Turkey
Submer is expanding its digital infrastructure in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, establishing a regional hub in Saudi Arabia to serve as a design-build and sustainability partner for AI-ready datacenters. This expansion supports regional transformation agendas like Saudi Arabia's Vision 203...
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NTT DATA Boosts Insurance Tech with Alchemy Services Buy
NTT DATA has acquired Alchemy Technology Services to strengthen its position in the insurance technology sector and address industry needs for agility, modernization, and scalable growth. The acquisition enhances NTT DATA's capabilities in complex, regulated insurance markets, particularly in spe...
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Ooredoo Kuwait Partners with Diplomatic Institute for Digital Transformation
Ooredoo Kuwait and the Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute have formed a partnership to advance Kuwait's digital transformation and support Kuwait Vision 2035 through public-private collaboration. The collaboration will utilize Ooredoo's expertise in communications, AI, and media to mode...
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How AI is Driving Egypt's Industrial Transformation
Egypt is positioning itself as an industrial innovation hub, with AVEVA Day Egypt on October 1st serving as a platform to explore how unified engineering and AI are advancing its Vision 2030 goals for smarter, sustainable growth. The event will feature industry leaders discussing AI-powered digit...
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Abu Dhabi Summit 2025: Global Leaders to Shape the Future of Autonomous Mobility
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit 2025, held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to position Abu Dhabi as a global leader in smart and autonomous transport systems. Key summit discussions will focus on integrating air, land, and sea mobility, establishing glob...
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CMOs Must Rethink AI Search Attribution for Better Results
Traditional analytics tools like GA4 fail to track 86% of new visitors, leaving marketers uncertain about traffic sources due to untraceable "direct" channels. AI-generated search summaries are a major driver of untraceable traffic, as GA4 cannot capture referrals from sources like Google’s AI Ov...
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