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EgyptAWS and Manara Launch $3.6M Initiative to Train 2,500 Cloud Engineers Across MENA
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AWS partners with Manara to launch a regional tech training initiative.
$3,6 million will be invested over the next two years.
2,500 software engineers across MENA will be trained in cloud and AI skills.
Participants will receive AWS certifications, mentorship, and career support.
The goal is to bridge the tech skills gap and drive digital innovation in the region.
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Dubai, UAE — In a move set to reshape the region’s cloud and AI talent landscape, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with Silicon Valley-based edtech startup Manara to launch a $3.6 million initiative aimed at upskilling software engineers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The collaboration will offer cutting-edge training in cloud computing and artificial intelligence to 2,500 engineers over the next two years. This strategic investment reflects both organizations' shared commitment to empowering the next generation of tech leaders in the region.
“This partnership underscores our belief in the transformative power of MENA talent,” said Iliana Montauk, CEO of Manara. “By equipping thousands of engineers with world-class cloud and AI skills, we’re not just addressing the skills gap—we’re unlocking a wave of innovation that will shape the region’s digital economy for years to come.”
The training program will provide participants with access to AWS-certified resources, mentorship, and career acceleration opportunities—positioning them for high-demand roles in the global tech ecosystem.
This initiative builds on Manara’s growing presence as a leading edtech force in MENA, known for connecting top-tier talent with companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon. With AWS joining hands, the program is expected to significantly scale its impact.
