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Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia becomes Gulf ’ s Regional VMware IT Academy
economy and society , creating huge demand for advanced IT skills . We ’ re thrilled to be in discussions as the first regional VMware IT Academy in the Gulf .”
The regional VMware IT Academy will help students to develop advanced IT skills in areas including modern apps , cloud and automation , and digital workspace .
Dr . Mohamed Alkanhal , Dean of Computer and Information Sciences , PSU ( L ) and Saif Mashat , Country General Manager , Saudi Arabia , VMware
VMware , an innovator in enterprise software and Saudi Arabia ’ s Prince Sultan University ( PSU ), have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) to develop plans to establish the first regional VMware IT Academy in the Gulf , supporting youth digital skills development and the aims of Saudi Vision 2030 .
Dr . Mohamed Alkanhal , Dean of Computer and Information Sciences , PSU , said : “ Saudi Vision 2030 has elevated the role of technology in developing Saudi Arabia ’ s
Saif Mashat , Country General Manager , Saudi Arabia , VMware , said : “ We hope the regional VMware IT Academy at PSU will play a key role in supporting IT job creation and training the Gulf region ’ s next generation of ICT innovators .”
VMware has collaborated with PSU since 2017 , when VMware partnered with PSU on the Education for Employment initiative ( E4E ), which helps Saudi graduates from any university gain vocational IT skills for employment .”
KPMG Private Enterprise launches competition for Saudi ’ s top tech innovators
KPMG is looking for Saudi Arabia ’ s top tech innovators who are poised and prepared to become tech titans with the launch of the Saudi edition of the ‘ KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition ’.
Following the success of KPMG ’ s ‘ Best British Tech Pioneer ’, which has crowned innovators such as Echo Health and What3Words , the competition has been expanded to include technology innovators in Saudi Arabia and 15 other countries across the major regions of the world .
Dr Samer Abdallah , Head , ICT Sector , KPMG Saudi Arabia , said : “ The technology sector is very strong in Saudi Arabia and is an essential contributor to the health of the local and global economy . Our aim is to contribute to and support the continued growth of the top tech innovators who are leading the sector . Either they are techenabled , tech-led or tech-driven , we are inviting them to consider this extraordinary opportunity to take their businesses to the next level .”
Participants will have an opportunity to be recognised as one of Saudi Arabia ’ s most successful technology innovators . Shortlisted businesses will be provided with exclusive networking opportunities among industry experts and other tech innovators , and winning companies will gain exposure by being featured in KPMG ’ s ‘ Winners Report ’ and media profiles .
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