Topic: workforce development
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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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Egypt's Tech Talent Boom: Fueling the Digital Economy
Egypt is experiencing a significant rise in technology talent due to national initiatives, including a summer program that trained thousands of students in high-demand fields like AI and cybersecurity. The program emphasizes inclusivity, with participants from all governorates and women making up...
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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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Hexaware Taps Sri Lanka's Tech Talent for AI Growth
Hexaware Technologies is expanding in Sri Lanka to build expertise in AI and leverage local talent for its global technological goals. The company is developing a versatile local workforce through programs like Mavericks for graduates and reskilling initiatives for mid-career professionals. Sri L...
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Hospitals Have No Excuse for Poor Cybersecurity
Healthcare organizations must shift cybersecurity from a technical checklist to a core strategic function, directly linking it to patient safety and operational continuity to overcome implementation gaps. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the top investment priority, focusing on securing cr...
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Cloudflare Plans to Hire Over 1,100 Interns to Train Future Tech Leaders
Cloudflare plans to hire over 1,100 interns in 2026 to invest in future tech talent by providing hands-on experience and free access to its developer tools for university students. The initiative addresses a decline in tech internships and youth employment, with CEO Matthew Prince viewing AI as a...
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Cybersecurity Now Demands a Whole-of-Society Approach
National cybersecurity strategies now require a whole-of-society approach, coordinating government, private industry, and civil society to build collective cyber resilience across critical sectors. Private sector engagement is central, as companies own most critical infrastructure, leading to par...
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Microsoft Invests $15 Billion in UAE's AI Sector
Microsoft is investing $15 billion in the UAE from 2023 to 2029 to strengthen its AI and cloud infrastructure, supporting digital expansion, R&D, and workforce development. The investment is allocated in phases, with initial funds for G42, data centers, and operations, followed by further spendin...
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Kuwait & Google Cloud Boost Digital Skills for Public Workers
Kuwait has launched the second phase of its Digital Skills Development Initiative with Google Cloud to provide government employees with advanced training in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. The initiative is a strategic investment aligned with the New Kuwait Vision 2035, aiming to enhance...
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Data Center Skills Gap Leading to Cloud Outages
The shortage of skilled data center professionals is increasing cloud outages, with understaffed operations posing significant risks, often overshadowed by AI talent gaps. Recent outages, like Microsoft 365's, reveal vulnerabilities linked to staffing shortages in critical roles such as data cent...
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Find Your Grind Raises $5M to Help Students Discover Unique Careers
Nick Gross, former drummer for Goldfinger, founded Find Your Grind to guide youth toward unconventional careers like content creation and esports, addressing gaps in traditional education. The platform recently secured $5 million in Series A funding, led by Echo Investment Capital, to expand its ...
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AI Strategy and Security: A Critical Review
The guide emphasizes a structured, integrated approach to enterprise AI, treating it as an organizational discipline that must align business strategy with security, governance, and cross-functional coordination from planning to operations. It details critical implementation pillars: strategic de...
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UAE Ranks World's Most Stable Economy as AI Tech Booms
The United Arab Emirates is recognized as the world's most stable economy, with business leaders showing strong confidence in its resilience and rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in security operations. UAE security leaders have a uniquely positive outlook, with only 29% anticipating econ...
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Qatar Breaks Into Top 20 in Global Digital Competitiveness Ranking
Qatar has risen to the top 20 in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking for 2025, reflecting progress toward a knowledge-based economy under Qatar National Vision 2030 and its national development strategies. The country excelled in key indicators, ranking first globally in Funding for Tec...
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Africa Tech Festival 2025: Leaders from Gov, Biz & Sport to Drive Digital Future
The Africa Tech Festival 2025, scheduled for November 11–13 in Cape Town, is the premier event for advancing Africa's digital transformation through expanded speaker lineups and cross-sector collaboration. Key speakers include government officials like South Africa's Minister of Communications, c...
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How Automation Is Reshaping Security Strategy
Hybrid infrastructure is now the standard for business continuity and risk management, providing resilience by blending cloud, on-premises, and isolated environments to ensure operations and meet compliance demands. Integrating operational technology (OT) and IT security is critical for protectin...
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Oman Tech Summit: AI's Impact on Education & Research
The Oman Technology Summit (OTS25) highlighted AI's role in reshaping education and research, supporting the nation's digital transformation under the patronage of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Key discussions focused on integrating AI into curriculum, research, and g...
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xAmplify Acquires Green Cloud to Bridge Australia's ERP Skills Gap
Australia faces a severe digital skills shortage that threatens its digital transformation, productivity, and service delivery, potentially undermining national competitiveness and economic resilience. The skills gap, highlighted in the 2025 Digital Pulse report, affects half of Australian worker...
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Africa's AI Ambitions: Shaping a Global Digital Future by 2025
The Unstoppable Africa 2025 forum announced major initiatives to position Africa as a key player in the global digital economy, focusing on expanding AI infrastructure and attracting investment for homegrown innovation. Key projects include Africa's first network of AI factories by 2026, powered ...
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