AUC and Microsoft sign an MoU to build students’ digital capabilities

AUC and Microsoft sign an MoU to build students’ digital capabilities

Cairo – The American University in Cairo (AUC) and Microsoft Egypt signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide students with the necessary tools and experience to strengthen their digital skills and meet the changing needs of tomorrow's labor market. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Dallal, AUC President and Microsoft Egypt Country Manager Mirna Arif at AUC New Cairo campus.

“This is a significant endeavor between AUC and Microsoft to create a framework that would support AUC’s digital transformation strategy and pave the way for more opportunities for innovation,” said Dallal, AUC president. “The American University in Cairo has long been a keen leader and advocate for digitization as a driver to enhance and support teaching, research, operations and all aspects of University life,” he added.

Dallal also emphasized that AUC’s vision is to strengthen partnerships with technology leaders such as Microsoft. “The role of this MoU is to cement this partnership and leverage what it brings to both parties and our educational mission.”

To upskill students and ensure they have the skills needed to drive innovation today and when they graduate and start their careers, the MoU will enable AUC to develop a comprehensive digital transformation strategy with Microsoft. It