Topic: talent development
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Huawei opens first ICT Academy at Egypt applied tech school
Huawei Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding with Fresh International School of Applied Technology to launch the country’s first Huawei ICT Academy inside an applied technology school, focusing on AI, data science, and emerging fields with international certification tracks. This initiative ...
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Sheikh Khaled: Microsoft's $15.2B AI Investment to Boost UAE Digital Growth
Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the UAE from 2023 to 2029 to boost its AI and cloud infrastructure, develop local talent, and strengthen its strategic partnership with the U.S. The investment focuses on building AI expertise tailored to regional needs, expanding data centers with advanced...
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Saudi Aramco Buys Stake in PIF's AI Firm HUMAIN
Saudi Aramco is acquiring a minority stake in HUMAIN, with both PIF and Aramco contributing AI assets and expertise to scale operations and enhance Saudi Arabia's position as a global AI hub. The partnership aims to accelerate talent development, innovation, and industrial AI applications, levera...
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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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AI is boosting demand for these marketing skills
AI is reshaping marketing roles by shifting value from execution to judgment, with AI-related job postings nearly doubling in 2025 (from 8% to 15%), even as overall marketing jobs remain 27% below pre-pandemic levels. Execution-heavy tasks like routine reporting, social media monitoring, and SEO ...
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Hermeus Secures $350M for Hypersonic Fighter Development
A Los Angeles defense startup secured $350 million, valuing it at $1 billion, to accelerate development of a hypersonic unmanned aircraft it claims will be the world's fastest drone. The funding includes strategic debt to support manufacturing without diluting shareholder control, and follows a k...
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Unlock Your Career Growth with Expert Mentorship
Visionary leadership combined with dedicated mentorship is essential for fostering innovation and accelerating professional development, moving beyond simple management to empower teams. Innovation is driven by leaders who set a clear direction and grant autonomy, as demonstrated by projects like...
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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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Marketers who make others smarter will win
Tactical marketing skills become obsolete with technological change, but experienced marketers retain value by shifting from being the "smartest person in the room" to making the room smarter through judgment, questioning, and guiding others. Companies like IBM, Salesforce, and Ford are rehiring ...
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UK signs deal with ElevenLabs for public sector voice AI
The UK government signed a memorandum of understanding with ElevenLabs to explore synthetic voice AI for public services, AI safety research, and talent development, marking the fifth such deal with a frontier AI firm. The partnership focuses on three pillars: making government information more a...
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McKinsey defines AI 2.0; Positionless Marketing delivers it
Only 30% of marketing organizations report mature AI readiness despite CMOs allocating 15.3% of budgets to AI, highlighting a critical gap between investment and value capture. McKinsey identifies six capabilities for AI success, including a transformation roadmap, internal talent development, an...
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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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UAE's G42 and Microsoft Launch $15.2B Data Center Expansion
Microsoft and G42 have formed a $15.2 billion partnership to build a 200-megawatt data center in the UAE, set to launch by 2026 to boost the nation's digital transformation. The initiative strengthens Microsoft Azure's sovereign cloud services, emphasizing data security, compliance, and responsib...
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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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