Cyberani Signs an Agreement with the National Information Technology Academy at Black Hat MEA 2025

During Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025, Cyberani by Aramco Digital announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the National Information Technology Academy to support the development of Saudi talent in information technology and cybersecurity, and to bring academia and industry closer together in the Kingdom.

Under the agreement, Cyberani and the National Information Technology Academy will work together on a range of initiatives focused on skills development, including the design of specialized learning programs, practical training experiences, and industry-relevant projects that prepare students and young professionals for real-world roles in technology and cybersecurity. The collaboration is intended to help align graduates’ capabilities with the needs of major national programs and the growing digital economy in Saudi Arabia.

By formalizing this partnership at Black Hat MEA 2025, Cyberani and National IT Academy are reinforcing its commitment to a talent-centric view of cybersecurity, where building human capabilities is as important as deploying advanced technology. The agreement reflects the shared ambition of both parties to equip the next generation of Saudi professionals with the skills, exposure, and opportunities needed to contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its aspirations for a competitive, innovation-driven digital ecosystem.