Software engineer training initiative sees $3.6 million investment by AWS in Manara, targeting the development of cloud skills amongst 2,500 software engineers across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Manara and AWS Partner to Train 2,500 Engineers in Cloud Computing and AI Skills
Manara, a Silicon Valley-based company, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a $3.6 million deal to train 2,500 software engineers, data scientists, and AI engineers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region over the next two years [1][2][4]. The initiative aims to position the region as a major technology hub and tap into its potential as the next frontier for technology talent [4].
The partnership between Manara and AWS is part of AWS's commitment to providing high-quality training and certifications for cloud skills. Participants in the training will receive AWS Certifications, a valuable asset in the tech industry [3]. This collaboration aligns with growing tech investment trends in MENA, where startup funding and technology adoption are rapidly increasing [3][4].
Iliana Montauk, Founder and CEO of Manara, stated, "The Middle East is poised to become the next frontier for technology talent." Omar AlSakka, a graduate of the initiative, shared his positive experience, stating that the training provided by Manara has given him the confidence and expertise to pursue roles in AWS services and cloud computing [5].
The training initiative will be delivered through Manara's proprietary education technology platform. Trained engineers from the initiative can access employment opportunities through Manara's hiring services. Enterprise companies in MENA, Europe, and North America can access these trained and qualified engineers through Manara's hiring services [6].
Recently, AWS announced a $5.3 billion investment in Saudi Arabia, further indicating the company's commitment to the region [7]. The collaboration intends to position MENA as a major technology hub in the coming decade. With the support of Manara and AWS, the MENA region is poised to make significant strides in the tech industry.
[1] Manara and AWS Partner to Train 2,500 Engineers in Cloud Computing and AI Skills. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.manara.co/news/manara-and-aws-partner-to-train-2500-engineers-in-cloud-computing-and-ai-skills
[2] AWS and Manara Announce Partnership to Train 2,500 Engineers in Cloud Computing and AI Skills. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aws.com/about-aws/press-releases/aws-and-manara-announce-partnership-to-train-2500-engineers-in-cloud-computing-and-ai-skills
[3] MENA Tech Investment Trends. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.manara.co/insights/mena-tech-investment-trends
[4] The Future of Tech in MENA. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.manara.co/insights/the-future-of-tech-in-mena
[5] Success Stories - Omar AlSakka. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.manara.co/success-stories/omar-alsakka
[6] Manara's Hiring Services. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.manara.co/services/hiring
[7] AWS Invests $5.3 Billion in Saudi Arabia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aws.com/about-aws/press-releases/aws-invests-53-billion-in-saudi-arabia
- This data-and-cloud-computing partnership between Manara and AWS aims to boost the technology sector by training 2,500 engineers in cloud computing and AI skills, contributing to the MENA region's positioning as a major technology hub [1][2][4].
- The online-education initiative, delivered through Manara's technology platform, provides learning opportunities for these engineers, enabling them to join the tech industry and pursue roles in education-and-self-development, such as software and AI engineering [5][6].
