📚 Empowering Minds, Fueling Growth
Alibaba Cloud, the digital powerhouse driving Alibaba Group’s technological endeavors, has unveiled a cutting-edge Training Center in the heart of Dubai Internet City. This state-of-the-art facility is poised to become a regional hub for fostering digital excellence, equipping customers and partners with the skills to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. 🌐
Strategically located within Dubai Internet City’s thriving tech ecosystem, the Training Center is a testament to Alibaba Cloud’s commitment to empowering its network and propelling digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. 🌍
🤝 Forging Powerful Partnerships
In a strategic collaboration with Aladdin Cyber Security, a leading provider of cutting-edge security solutions, the Training Center is poised to host monthly training and enablement programs covering a wide array of cutting-edge technologies, from artificial intelligence to database management to elastic computing. 🔒
This dynamic partnership aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s ambitious goal of doubling Dubai’s economy in the next decade through the catalytic force of digital transformation, as well as the UAE Centennial 2071’s blueprint for a knowledge-based, future-oriented economy. 📈
“The launch of the training center showcases our commitment and continued investment into the MEA region to help businesses transform digitally and achieve business success in the long term. We’re committed to growing together with our local partners and customers and providing them with the latest cloud computing and AI technologies to enable them to innovate and grow their businesses in the MEA region,” said Eric Wan, General Manager of Alibaba Cloud Middle East, Turkey & Africa. 💬
🌟 Nurturing a Skilled Workforce
Alibaba Cloud aims to train a staggering 5,000 individuals over the next five years in the MEA Region, underscoring its dedication to fostering a digitally adept workforce. This brick-and-mortar facility complements the virtual training programs Alibaba Cloud has offered globally, empowering digital talents worldwide. 🌍
In less than a year since April 2023, the Alibaba Cloud Academy program has trained over 60,000 individuals globally, offering over 300 online & offline certification courses, 16 different professional certifications, 250 online hands-on labs, and collaborating with over 300 global partners. 📈
🌐 Driving Regional Growth
Alibaba Cloud has been a leading provider of cloud services to local private companies and public institutions in the UAE and the wider Middle East region since 2016. It has cultivated a robust local ecosystem in the MEA region, with partners spanning banking, financial services, insurance, media, public sectors, web 3, and customers across diverse sectors. 🌐
“Digital transformation is the engine propelling global economic growth in the 21st century. To sustain its positive impact requires a workforce adept at navigating and shaping its rapidly evolving demands,” said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President – Commercial at TECOM Group, on behalf of Dubai Internet City. “By investing in upskilling and training talent on cutting-edge technologies, we can remain agile, innovative and competitive, in line with the vision of the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’. Alibaba Cloud’s physical training centre will empower our global tech community of professionals and entrepreneurs as well as countless more to power regional economic diversification efforts and innovation by remain ahead of the digital curve.” 💬
🏢 About TECOM Group PJSC
TECOM Group has been a driving force behind the development of strategic, sector-focused business districts across Dubai since 1999. With a portfolio spanning 10 business districts catering to six vital knowledge-based economic sectors, including design, education, manufacturing, media, science, and technology, TECOM Group is well-positioned to cement Dubai’s status as a global business and talent hub. 🌇
Offering a diverse leasing portfolio comprising offices, co-working spaces, warehouses, and land, TECOM Group serves over 11,000 customers and more than 124,000 professionals. Additionally, it provides value-added services through an integrated smart services platform, “axs,” enhancing the ease of doing business and delivering a seamless experience for community members. 🤖
TECOM Group’s comprehensive offerings include industry-specialized facilities such as media production studios, laboratories, and higher education campuses. Its enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, in5, supports tech, media, and design start-ups and SMEs through innovation centers. Furthermore, its future-focused co-working spaces, D/Quarters, create stimulating work environments, while the “Go Freelance” package caters to freelance talents. 💡
With a strong focus on fostering innovation, empowering digital talents, and driving economic growth, the synergy between Alibaba Cloud and TECOM Group promises to propel the MEA region’s digital transformation to new heights. 🚀
