The move, which involves a partnership between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, has the backing of the world’s biggest tech giants – Google, Amazon, IBM, Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, Trend Micro and Avance Security
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business adaptability
How to be agile and adaptable in the ever-changing business landscape
You can never stop learning and developing, so what are the top tips for getting ahead of the game?
Digital Ecosystem
UAE’s golden visa offer to coders causes stir in India’s tech sector
Industry insiders say this could drive large-scale movement of start-ups and programming professionals from India to the Gulf country
digital economy
Video: How the UAE’s National Programme for Coders will future proof the UAE
Dubai is to partner with the biggest names in technology to launch the UAE’s ‘National Program for Coders’ which aims to train and attract more than 100,000 progammers.
digital skills
Are you ready for the tech talent war?
As the UAE launches a new strategy to bring 100,000 coders to the country, Justin McGuire, co-founder & CEO, MENA & APAC of DMCG Global, examines the challenge facing companies today.
digital economy
Unlocking the opportunity for women in the National Programme for Coders
The AED 4 billion strategy to attract more than 100,000 coders to the UAE holds opportunity for thousands of female entrepreneurs.
digital innovation
IT could hold back digital innovation at UAE organisations
Empowering ‘citizen developers’ to lead innovation will enable UAE organisations to effectively overcome technical skills shortages and reduce time to market for new digital services
digital savvy
New Middle East workforce is young, digitally-skilled and socially aware
PwC Middle East’s latest survey of employee thoughts, hopes and fears across the region reveals a generation that is keen to help build a better post-pandemic future, says Randa Bahsoun, PwC Middle East New World New Skills Leader.
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The Guide: The in-demand skills for the in-demand jobs in the Middle East 2021
Justin McGuire, co-founder of international recruitment firm DMCG Global, outlines the skills you need to land the job you want
digital revolution
Why upskilling must be at the heart of the region’s post-Covid recovery efforts
Ranya Al Houthali, Regional Director at General Assembly, an education company focused on career transformation and skill development, believes more focus on skills is needed
digital skills
Over 6,000 apply to join Misk Udacity programme in Saudi Arabia
Third round of programme has welcomed almost 2,000 into 14 online courses
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Why educators in the UAE must embrace today’s seismic digital shift
The convergence of technology, learning and leadership is a journey that must begin before entering the workplace, according to Aaditya Tangri, the CEO of Kalebr Americas
consumer behaviour
Data, digital experts in high demand by Middle East retail CEOs
A new PwC survey found that the need for a digitally-savvy workforce is a pressing concern for retail CEOs
digital innovation
Opinion: Disrupt or be disrupted
The industries in the region need to adapt to the changing environment and embrace evolving technology
digital skills
How Dubai Cares is working to reskill the next generation
Dubai Cares inks deal to support the reskilling revolution with a push to provide skills to 15 million people by 2021
Data Economy
Middle East must empower youths to accelerate the data economy, says PWC
The PwC report also urged governments to ‘support and empower’ its young people to lead data economies by engaging them through participatory tools
Business to Society Siemens
Student internships should be mandatory in Middle East, says Siemens
Siemens Middle East CEO Dietmar Siersdorfer said university students should undergo practical experience to be prepared for the job market after graduation