{
  "id": 9527313,
  "title": "Khalifa University students to get hands-on AWS data centre training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/khalifa-university-students-to-get-hands-on-aws-data-centre-training",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:20:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/khalifa-university-students-to-get-hands-on-aws-data-centre-training-1.500686069"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Khalifa University students will gain practical experience in operating data centre infrastructure through a new agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to a report from Gulf News. The training will be incorporated into the university's curriculum and will involve using a data centre training rack provided by AWS. Students will also study AWS Academy's Data Center Engineering Operations curriculum, which will be taught by faculty members from Khalifa University. The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in data centre engineering and operations, providing them with hands-on experience alongside their academic studies.\n\nTop-performing students, as identified by Khalifa University, will have the opportunity to apply for work experience positions at AWS in the UAE. Selection for these placements will be based on a dedicated application process, subject to AWS's standard recruitment criteria and business needs. Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, emphasized the importance of developing skilled workers in the UAE, particularly as the country expands its data centre and artificial intelligence sectors. He stated that digital infrastructure is only as strong as the talent behind it, and the partnership with AWS reflects the university's commitment to producing graduates with both academic excellence and industry experience.\n\nThe program will initially focus on the Computer and Information Engineering Department at Khalifa University, with plans to expand to students studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the future. Students will learn about Data Center Engineering Operations through a blend of classroom instruction and practical training using AWS-supplied equipment. The partnership between Khalifa University and AWS is intended to provide graduates with the skills needed to contribute to the UAE's growing digital infrastructure sector, which encompasses areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies.",
  "summary": "Khalifa University students will receive hands-on training in operating data centre infrastructure under a new agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as demand for technology skills continues to grow in the UAE. The training will be integrated into the university’s curriculum and will give students practical experience using a data centre training rack supplied by AWS. Get updated faster and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}