LATEST REGIONAL PROJECT UPDATE
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UAE
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government ( MBRSG ) has launched the Executive Diploma in Government Digital Communication – the first of its kind in the region – in collaboration with Dubai-based New Media Academy to upskill government communication teams , enhance their capacities and introduce them to international best practice in the field . Running from May 9th to June 29th , 2022 , the Diploma programme is a collaborative effort between MBRSG and the New Media Academy that aims to advance government communications and train cadres across government entities to master social media communication , which now dominates the media scene in the UAE and around the world , and better connect with the community and all stakeholders .
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QATAR
VMware , an innovator in enterprise software , has opened a regional office in Qatar to support the country ’ s Vision 2030 transformation efforts and strengthen the level of support it can bring to customers across all verticals in the country . The office , which already has some 20-plus members of staff will also serve as the regional office for Oman , Kuwait , Bahrain , and Yemen . The office is located in Qatar Financial Centre , The Gate , and will fulfil all the roles of a regional office including sales and pre-sales , customer support , technical support , and delivery . The opening of the office underscores the importance of Qatar to VMware . The country is developing smart government initiatives and diversifying its economy as part of Qatar Vision 2030 .
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SAUDI ARABIA
Earth Wind and Power ( EWP ), an innovator in creating a sustainable bridge between excess energy and the exponentially growing demand for power for the high-performance computing industry , has signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) for a strategic collaboration with Smart Cities Company ( SCC ), Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA ) based Developer of Smart Cities mega projects across KSA and Tunisia in a joint venture with Peace City . The parties share a commitment to deliver sustainable , cost effective and energy efficient solutions that can support the development of essential digital and energy infrastructure for planned Smart City projects as part of Saudi Vision 2030 ; and they share a positive market outlook for the capture and utilisation of excess energy from traditional and renewable sources to create new commercial value and enhanced ESG standards .
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BAHRAIN
Beyon Connect and Bahrain ’ s National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ) have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) that will see the NCSC adopt innovative digital identity and digital postbox solutions and services delivered by Beyon Connect . The NCSC is focused on building a strong cybersecurity framework and capability in line with their commitment to the Kingdom of Bahrain ’ s efforts to ensure a safe and secure ICT infrastructure as a key pillar of the country ’ s 2030 vision and economic development . As a result of the collaboration between the two entities , Beyon Connect will deliver its recently launched innovative digital postbox solution , OneBox , to enable national secure communication between the public sector , private businesses and residents of Bahrain in one secure , convenient and trusted digital space .
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JORDAN
Amazon Payment Services , a payment service provider in the Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ) region , is collaborating with Princess Sumaya University for Technology ( PSUT ) in Jordan to nurture and invest in cybersecurity talent . Aiming to develop forward-thinking security innovation and information security leadership in the region , the collaboration will offer students attending PSUT in Jordan the chance to take on exciting internship opportunities in cybersecurity , while top cybersecurity talent will also get the chance to enjoy scholarships . A natural next step in the long-standing relationship between Amazon Payment Services and Jordan ’ s leading centre of excellence in information and communication technology ( ICT ) education and research , this collaboration is testament to both parties ’ commitment to fostering cybersecurity talent in MENA , strengthening the backbone of the region ’ s digital economy .
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