RAKICT, a leading provider of integrated digital solutions, IT consulting, and certified technical training across the Middle East, has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey through the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mideast Communication Systems (MCS), an authorized partner of Kaspersky. The agreement was signed by Eng. Alaa Saafan, Founder and CEO of RAKICT, and Ahmed Hamed, Global Delivery Center Manager at Mideast Communication Systems (MCS), in the presence of senior executives from both organizations.
The strategic partnership aims to deliver Kaspersky’s official training portfolio through RAKICT’s learning platform, providing organizations and technology professionals with direct access to internationally recognized cybersecurity training programs delivered by certified instructors. The initiative is designed to equip participants with advanced cybersecurity expertise while supporting organizations in developing highly skilled security professionals capable of addressing today’s evolving digital threats.
The collaboration combines MCS’s extensive expertise in delivering Kaspersky’s cybersecurity solutions with RAKICT’s strong capabilities in providing accredited IT and ICT training. Together, the two companies seek to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap, support workforce development, and address the increasing market demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals across the region.
Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Alaa Saafan, Founder and CEO of RAKICT, said that signing the MoU with a leading company such as Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) represents an important step toward strengthening the regional cybersecurity ecosystem and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives. He described the agreement as another major milestone in RAKICT’s journey toward excellence and expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with an authorized Kaspersky partner to deliver the company’s official training portfolio while ensuring the highest standards of quality and professional competence for learners across various industries.
Saafan added that the partnership brings together MCS’s leadership in Kaspersky security solutions and RAKICT’s extensive experience in accredited IT and ICT training, enabling organizations and professionals to seamlessly access internationally recognized certification programs under the guidance of certified instructors. He emphasized that the collaboration will help meet the growing needs of regional markets while creating a safer and more resilient digital environment capable of addressing rapidly evolving cyber threats.
He further stated that both organizations are committed to supporting the rising demand for cybersecurity skills by delivering high-quality professional training through Kaspersky’s comprehensive learning portfolio. Saafan also expressed his appreciation to the MCS team for their trust and dedication in making the collaboration possible, reaffirming RAKICT’s commitment to building long-term strategic partnerships that create lasting value for clients and the broader business community while contributing to the development of digital talent and the sustainable growth of the technology sector.
