e& UAE, Microsoft Invites SMBs For AI Skilling Program

Technology and telecommunications firm e& UAE and tech giant Microsoft have launched the AI for Business Skilling Program with the aim to equip small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the country with essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills.

The initiative aims to drive AI-led digital transformation by providing SMBs with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI into their operations. 

The program offers three specialized learning tracks: AI for business leaders, which focuses on equipping senior leaders with AI strategies that can help them drive digital transformation; AI for business users, which provides practical AI courses for professionals in marketing, sales, finance, human resources (HR), legal, and administration; and AI for everyone, which provides foundational AI skills for beginners. 

In a statement, Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB, e& UAE, said, "At e& UAE, we are committed to equipping businesses with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the digital economy. The launch of the AI for Business Skilling Program in collaboration with Microsoft marks a significant step in our mission to empower SMBs with cutting-edge AI capabilities. Through this initiative, we are ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to enhance efficiency, boost innovation, and remain competitive in an evolving digital world."

Ahmed Hamzawy, Chief Partnership Officer at Microsoft UAE, added, "At Microsoft, we believe in empowering organizations of all sizes with the tools and knowledge to succeed. This initiative with e& UAE is a testament to our shared vision of making AI more accessible to businesses across the region. By offering comprehensive AI training through this program, we are helping SMBs harness the power of AI to unlock new growth opportunities and drive digital transformation."

The training program, which will leverage Microsoft’s AI expertise and e& UAE’s network capabilities, will be available on the latter's Spectrum platform. SMBs will gain access to Microsoft’s AI training content, which includes AI fluency courses in multiple languages, hands-on training that will help SMBs earn Microsoft-verified AI credentials, as well as AI bootcamps for educators, which shall help educators integrate AI into their curriculum. 

Businesses interested in participating in the program can visit https://eand.specnt.com to learn more and register. 

Pictured on image is Hatem Dowidar, CEO, e&, with Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. Image courtesy Microsoft.