First published date: March 25, 2024 12:09:41
dubai, united arab emirates – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the Alibaba Cloud Academy training center in the MEA region, which will serve as a hub for customers and partners to enhance their digital capabilities.
Located in Dubai Internet City, part of TECOM Group PJSC’s global technology ecosystem, the training center is designed to empower Alibaba Cloud ecosystem partners and customers through training, workshops, and certification offerings. I am. Join a community of more than 3,500 customers, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and startups, who are driving the region’s digital transformation from Dubai Internet City.
By partnering with Aladdin Cyber Security, a leading provider of security services and solutions, the training center offers monthly training and enablement programs covering a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, from AI to database management to elastic computing. We aim to hold this event. These programs are part of a larger effort to help ecosystem partners and customers stay up to date with the latest Alibaba Cloud technologies and develop top digital talent.
The objectives of this training program are in line with Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s goal of doubling Dubai’s economy over the next 10 years through contributions to digital transformation, as well as the UAE Centenary 2071 Blueprint for a Future-Oriented Knowledge-Based Economy. .
“The opening of our training center demonstrates our commitment and continued investment in the MEA region to help companies achieve digital transformation and long-term business success. We are growing together with our local partners and customers. We are committed to providing them with the latest cloud computing and AI technologies to enable them to innovate and grow their businesses in the MEA region.” Eric Wan, general manager of Alibaba Cloud Middle East, Turkey and Africa, said:
“Digital transformation is the engine driving global economic growth in the 21st century. Sustaining its positive impact requires a workforce adept at meeting and shaping rapidly evolving demands.” said. Mr. Ammar Al Malik, Vice President of Sales, TECOM Group, on behalf of Dubai Internet City; “Investing in cutting-edge technology upskilling and talent development will help us remain agile, innovative and competitive, in line with the vision of Dubai Economic Agenda D33. Alibaba Cloud’s physical training centers connect not only our global technology community of professionals and entrepreneurs, but also the countless others who are leading the way in digitalization and driving local economic diversification efforts and innovation. It will give you strength. ”
Alibaba Cloud said it aims to train 5,000 people in the MEA region over the next five years. The opening of this brick-and-mortar training center complements the virtual training programs that Alibaba Cloud has offered for years to empower digital talent around the world.
In less than a year, since April 2023, Alibaba Cloud Academy program has trained more than 60,000 people worldwide, delivered more than 300 online and offline certification courses, 16 professional certifications, and more than 250 certifications with more than 300 affiliated global partners. We offer online hands-on labs. Graduated from Alibaba Cloud Academy.
Alibaba Cloud is a leading provider of cloud services to local private businesses and public institutions in the UAE and Middle East region since 2016. The company has a strong local ecosystem in the MEA region with partners covering banking, financial services, insurance and media. , public sector, Web 3, and local customers across various sectors.
Aladdin Cyber Security was founded in Dubai in 2023 and built with the help of top security teams from around the world. Its products include professional security services, security solutions for website owners, network perimeter protection, data-encrypting ransomware protection, and protection against customers’ APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks to steal sensitive information. , and other related services and solutions.
Dubai Internet City, the region’s largest leading technology hub, is part of TECOM Group’s business district portfolio, which also includes Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai is. Industrial City and Dubai Design District (d3).
About Alibaba Cloud
Founded in 2009, Alibaba Cloud (www.alibabacloud.com) is the backbone of Alibaba Group’s digital technology and intelligence. Delivering a complete suite of cloud services to customers around the world, including elastic computing, database, storage, network virtualization services, large-scale computing, security, management and application services, big data analytics, machine learning platforms, and IoT services. It offers. According to IDC, Alibaba has maintained its position as the world’s third largest public cloud IaaS service provider since 2018. According to Gartner, Alibaba is the world’s third-largest IaaS provider in the Asia-Pacific region by revenue in US dollars since 2018.
About Tecom Group PJSC
TECOM Group has been developing strategic, sector-focused business districts across the Emirate of Dubai since 1999. TECOM Group is well-positioned to continue to play a key role in cementing Dubai’s position as a global business and talent hub.
TECOM Group’s portfolio consists of 10 business districts serving six key knowledge-based economic sectors, including design, education, manufacturing, media, science and technology. The Group offers a diverse and bespoke leasing portfolio, including offices, coworking spaces, warehouses and land, to over 11,000 customers and over 124,000 professionals.
TECOM Group offers additional value-added services to provide a competitive and attractive environment for businesses and entrepreneurs to grow and to foster engagement among community members in the district. Government and corporate services will be made available through the integrated smart services platform ‘axs’, improving the ease of doing business and providing a seamless experience for community members.
TECOM Group also offers industry-specific facilities such as media production studios, laboratories, and higher education campuses. in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, provides an innovation center that supports start-ups and small businesses in technology, media and design. The forward-looking coworking space D/Quarters provides tenants with an exciting working environment, while the ‘Go Freelance’ package caters to freelance talent.
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