Oracle is expanding its presence in Africa, announcing new cloud data centers in Morocco and Kenya, alongside its established South Africa center. The company aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure and democratize AI adoption, offering a fully integrated platform to businesses, data scientists, and engineers across the continent.
Oracle plans to train and certify 350,000 individuals across the Middle East to address the growing demand for Oracle Cloud. The initiative will focus on skills in cloud technologies, AI, DevOps, and more. The program will support the region’s AI economy and create a local pool of certified professionals.
Oracle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tamkeen to establish an Oracle Engineering Center in Bahrain, aimed at developing local IT talent through specialized training and certifications. This initiative supports Bahrain’s vision of becoming a tech innovation hub while addressing the regional demand for Oracle Cloud services.
Oracle and AWS have launched Oracle Database@AWS, offering advanced integration of Oracle databases with AWS cloud services to streamline cloud operations and enhance data management.
Oracle has opened its second public cloud region in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, as part of a $1.5 billion investment. This expansion aims to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services, enabling organizations to modernize applications and innovate with data, analytics, and AI, enhancing the kingdom’s digital economy.
