On the sidelines of LEAP 2025, Microsoft Arabia and the National IT Academy (NITA) announced the launch of the first Microsoft Datacenter Academy (DCA) in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia.
The Microsoft DCA is a two-year commitment to empower students with a focus on building applied datacenter skills, thereby enhancing their employability in high-demand technical roles and contributing to the Kingdom’s economic diversification.
This initiative aims to develop Saudi Arabia’s national workforce, fostering a strong talent pool to lead the region’s datacenter industry, enhance digital infrastructure, and boost innovation.
Expertise
By equipping professionals with the expertise needed to drive the Kingdom’s digital transformation, the Academy supports Saudi Vision 2030 and the government’s objective to establish the Kingdom as a global hub for datacenters and innovation.
“The Microsoft Data Center Academy will empower professionals with the expertise needed to drive the Kingdom’s digital transformation and realize the ambitions of Vision 2030,” stated Nora Al-Shaikh, NITA’s Executive Director.
This initiative not only introduces advanced technology but also ensures that qualified NITA students have access to the specialized skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving datacenter industry.
“Through this initiative, we are fostering local talent, creating new economic opportunities, and preparing the Kingdom’s workforce to lead in the next generation of digital transformation,” remarked Zainab Alamin, VP National Digital Transformation, Microsoft Arabia.
