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Broadcast Pro
6 hours ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Deloitte and AWS strengthen ties to advance Middle East digital transformation
A new regional initiative aims to accelerate cloud adoption, AI and innovation across major industries, targeting $1bn in services by 2030. Deloitte Middle East and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant expansion of their strategic alliance with plans to deliver $1bn worth of services by 2030, accelerating digital transformation across the Middle East. The agreement includes investments by both parties to scale regional capabilities, support local cloud adoption, and unlock new growth opportunities across key sectors. This move builds on Deloitte and AWS's long-standing global collaboration and reflects a shared commitment to helping businesses in the region embrace emerging technologies such as generative AI, data analytics and secure cloud infrastructure. The initiative was officially kicked off at a meeting held at Deloitte's Middle East offices in Dubai, where Rashid Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, met with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS, and their leadership teams. This expanded regional collaboration will focus on helping enterprises modernise their core operations, increase agility, and drive innovation through cloud-native technologies and an AI-first approach. Deloitte will continue to grow its network of AWS-certified practitioners in the Middle East and invest in building dedicated Centres of Excellence to support complex transformation needs. Speaking about the deal, Rashid Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, said: 'This initiative is a major step forward in our mission to drive large-scale transformation for organisations across the region. By deepening our alliance with AWS, we are not only investing in advanced technologies but also in the talent and tools that local businesses need to thrive. Together, we will help clients accelerate innovation, build resilience, and unlock long-term value through cloud and AI adoption at scale – starting right here in the Middle East.' Through this initiative, Deloitte and AWS will work closely with clients across sectors such as banking, energy, public services, and healthcare, combining Deloitte's deep industry insight with AWS's cutting-edge capabilities. Core focus areas will include cloud strategy and architecture, application modernisation, AI development and integration, cybersecurity and governance. Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS, added: 'This collaboration means Deloitte and AWS can bring their proven methodology for industry solutions to customers in the Middle East. Customers can look forward to significantly accelerating the pace of their bold transformation projects by having a partner which will stay with them from inception to value realisation.' This builds on the success of similar collaborations in Europe and Africa, where hundreds of clients have already benefited from end-to-end support in their digital journeys. As demand for trusted, scalable transformation partners continues to grow, the alliance between Deloitte and AWS is set to play a key role in shaping the region's digital future.


Arabian Business
a day ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Deloitte and AWS unveil $1bn Middle East digital transformation alliance by 2030
Deloitte Middle East and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a landmark expansion of their strategic alliance, aiming to deliver $1bn worth of digital services by 2030. The agreement is set to transform key sectors across the Middle East by advancing cloud adoption, AI integration, and digital resilience at scale. Unveiled during a leadership meeting at Deloitte's offices in Dubai, the collaboration will drive large-scale transformation through cloud-native technologies, secure infrastructure, and generative AI, while also expanding talent capabilities and technical infrastructure in the region. Deloitte Middle East and AWS partnership This initiative will focus on helping organisations across industries modernise operations, boost agility, and unlock innovation. Sectors to benefit include: Banking and financial services Energy and utilities Public sector and healthcare Key focus areas will include: Cloud strategy and architecture Application modernisation AI development and integration Cybersecurity and governance Deloitte will increase its network of AWS-certified professionals and establish dedicated Centres of Excellence across the Middle East to support complex digital transformation efforts. Rashid Bashir, Technology and Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, said: 'This initiative is a major step forward in our mission to drive large-scale transformation for organizations across the region. 'By deepening our alliance with AWS, we are not only investing in advanced technologies but also in the talent and tools that local businesses need to thrive. 'Together, we will help clients accelerate innovation, build resilience, and unlock long-term value through cloud and AI adoption at scale – starting right here in the Middle East.' The expanded alliance builds on successful collaborations in Europe and Africa, where Deloitte and AWS have supported hundreds of organisations with full-spectrum digital transformation—from strategy to execution. Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at AWS, said: 'This collaboration means Deloitte and AWS can bring their proven methodology for industry solutions to customers in the Middle East. 'Customers can look forward to significantly accelerating the pace of their bold transformation projects by having a partner which will stay with them from inception to value realisation'.


Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Deloitte Middle East, AWS unveil $1bln expansion plans to boost digital transformation
Deloitte Middle East and Amazon Web Services (AWS) rolled out plans to deliver $1 billion worth of services by 2030, accelerating digital transformation across the Middle East, according to a press release. Both parties will inject investments to boost regional capabilities, support local cloud adoption, and unlock new growth opportunities across key sectors. This strategic alliance will focus on enabling enterprises to enhance their core operations, increase agility, and drive innovation through cloud-native technologies and an AI-first approach. On its part, Deloitte will grow its network of AWS-certified practitioners in the Middle East and invest in building dedicated Centers of Excellence to meet complex transformation needs. Rashid Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, said: 'This initiative is a major step forward in our mission to drive large-scale transformation for organizations across the region. By deepening our alliance with AWS, we are not only investing in advanced technologies but also in the talent and tools that local businesses need to thrive.' 'Together, we will help clients accelerate innovation, build resilience, and unlock long-term value through cloud and AI adoption at scale – starting right here in the Middle East,' Bashir added. Under the joint agreement, Deloitte and AWS will work closely with clients across key sectors, including banking, energy, public services, and healthcare, integrating Deloitte's industry insight with AWS's advanced capabilities. Main focus areas will include cloud strategy and architecture, application modernization, AI development and integration, cybersecurity, and governance. Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS, commented: "Customers can look forward to significantly accelerating the pace of their bold transformation projects by having a partner which will stay with them from inception to value realization." In January, Deloitte Middle East teamed up with Dynatrace to expand its cloud offering in response to increasing demand for accelerated digital transformation and enhanced business resilience. All Rights Reserved - Mubasher Info © 2005 - 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (


Al Bawaba
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Deloitte and AWS expand alliance to accelerate digital transformation across the Middle East
eloitte Middle East and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant expansion of their strategic alliance with plans to deliver $1 billion worth of services by 2030, accelerating digital transformation across the Middle milestone agreement includes investments by both parties to scale regional capabilities, support local cloud adoption, and unlock new growth opportunities across key sectors. This move builds on Deloitte and AWS's long-standing global collaboration and reflects a shared commitment to helping businesses in the region embrace emerging technologies such as generative AI, data analytics, and secure cloud initiative was officially kicked off at a meeting held at Deloitte's Middle East offices in Dubai, where Rashid Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, met with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS, and their leadership expanded regional collaboration will focus on helping enterprises modernize their core operations, increase agility, and drive innovation through cloud-native technologies and an AI-first approach. Deloitte will continue to grow its network of AWS-certified practitioners in the Middle East and invest in building dedicated Centers of Excellence to support complex transformation Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, said: 'This initiative is a major step forward in our mission to drive large-scale transformation for organizations across the region. By deepening our alliance with AWS, we are not only investing in advanced technologies but also in the talent and tools that local businesses need to thrive. Together, we will help clients accelerate innovation, build resilience, and unlock long-term value through cloud and AI adoption at scale – starting right here in the Middle East.'Through this initiative, Deloitte and AWS will work closely with clients across sectors such as banking, energy, public services, and healthcare, combining Deloitte's deep industry insight with AWS's cutting-edge capabilities. Core focus areas will include cloud strategy and architecture, application modernization, AI development and integration, cybersecurity, and governance."This collaboration means Deloitte and AWS can bring their proven methodology for industry solutions to customers in the Middle East. Customers can look forward to significantly accelerating the pace of their bold transformation projects by having a partner which will stay with them from inception to value realization," said Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS. This builds on the success of similar collaborations in Europe and Africa, where hundreds of clients have already benefited from end-to-end support in their digital journeys. As demand for trusted, scalable transformation partners continues to grow, the alliance between Deloitte and AWS is set to play a key role in shaping the region's digital future.


Mid East Info
4 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Deloitte and AWS expand alliance to accelerate digital transformation across the Middle East - Middle East Business News and Information
New regional initiative to scale cloud adoption, AI, and innovation across key industries, expected to deliver $1 billion worth of services by 2030 AWS investment in collaboration with Deloitte to expand talent, build capabilities, and support large-scale business transformation in the Middle East Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June, 2025 – Deloitte Middle East and Amazon Web Services AWS have announced a significant expansion of their strategic alliance with plans to deliver $1 billion worth of services by 2030, accelerating digital transformation across the Middle East. The milestone agreement includes investments by both parties to scale regional capabilities, support local cloud adoption, and unlock new growth opportunities across key sectors. This move builds on Deloitte and AWS's long-standing global collaboration and reflects a shared commitment to helping businesses in the region embrace emerging technologies such as generative AI, data analytics, and secure cloud infrastructure. The initiative was officially kicked off at a meeting held at Deloitte's Middle East offices in Dubai, where Rashid Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, met with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS, and their leadership teams. oration will focus on helping enterprises modernize their core operations, increase agility, and drive innovation through cloud-native technologies and an AI-first approach. Deloitte will continue to grow its network of AWS-certified practitioners in the Middle East and invest in building dedicated Centers of Excellence to support complex transformation needs. Rashid Bashir, Technology & Transformation Leader at Deloitte Middle East, said: 'This initiative is a major step forward in our mission to drive large-scale transformation for organizations across the region. By deepening our alliance with AWS, we are not only investing in advanced technologies but also in the talent and tools that local businesses need to thrive. Together, we will help clients accelerate innovation, build resilience, and unlock long-term value through cloud and AI adoption at scale – starting right here in the Middle East.' Through this initiative, Deloitte and AWS will work closely with clients across sectors such as banking, energy, public services, and healthcare, combining Deloitte's deep industry insight with AWS's cutting-edge capabilities. Core focus areas will include cloud strategy and architecture, application modernization, AI development and integration, cybersecurity, and governance. 'This collaboration means Deloitte and AWS can bring their proven methodology for industry solutions to customers in the Middle East. Customers can look forward to significantly accelerating the pace of their bold transformation projects by having a partner which will stay with them from inception to value realization,' said Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa at AWS. This builds on the success of similar collaborations in Europe and Africa, where hundreds of clients have already benefited from end-to-end support in their digital journeys. As demand for trusted, scalable transformation partners continues to grow, the alliance between Deloitte and AWS is set to play a key role in shaping the region's digital future. About Deloitte & Touche M.E. LLP: Deloitte & Touche M.E. LLP ('DME') is the affiliate for the territories of the Middle East and Cyprus of Deloitte NSE LLP ('NSE'), a UK limited liability partnership and member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee 'DTTL'. DME is a leading professional services organization established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926. DME's presence in the Middle East region is established through its affiliated independent legal entities, which are licensed to operate and to provide services under the applicable laws and regulations of the relevant country. DME's affiliates and related entities cannot oblige each other and/or DME, and when providing services, each affiliate and related entity engages directly and independently with its own clients and shall only be liable for its own acts or omissions and not those of any other affiliate. DME provides services throughout 23 offices in 15 countries with more than 7,000 partners, directors and staff. About Deloitte: Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ('DTTL'), its global network of member firms, and their related entities collectively, the 'Deloitte organization'. DTTL (also referred to as 'Deloitte Global') and each of its member firms and related entities are legally separate and independent entities, which cannot obligate or bind each other in respect of third parties. DTTL and each DTTL member firm sand related entity is liable only for its own acts and omissions, and not those of each other. DTTL, NSE and DME do not provide services to clients