Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SimpliTraining is taking a major step in its Gulf and Middle East expansion strategy. Our founder, Wael Baazouzi, an internationally certified Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), represented SimpliTraining at the MCT Summit Middle East 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — one of the region’s largest gatherings of Microsoft Certified Trainers, organized by the MCT Community with support from Microsoft.
A Landmark Event for Microsoft Training Professionals in Saudi Arabia and the GCC
The MCT Summit Middle East brought together dozens of Microsoft Certified Trainers from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the wider Middle East — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Tunisia, and beyond. Leading technology partners including Microsoft and XtremeLabs joined the summit, making it a key milestone for Microsoft training excellence and Power BI / Microsoft Fabric expertise in the Arab world.
For Wael Baazouzi — already recognized as the first Tunisian certified as a Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) and a pioneer of Microsoft Fabric training programs in Tunisia — the invitation to Riyadh confirms that his expertise now reaches well beyond North Africa and into the heart of the Gulf’s fast-growing data and AI training market.
With more than 150 training sessions delivered to over 1,200 professionals and students, and participants trained across Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, France and Canada, Wael Baazouzi brings a track record that resonates strongly with Gulf organizations currently investing heavily in Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and AI upskilling. Delivering sessions in both English and Arabic, he is well positioned to support Saudi, Emirati, Qatari and Kuwaiti teams navigating their data transformation journeys.
Targeting the Gulf: A Strategic Priority for SimpliTraining
Beyond the training dimension, SimpliTraining’s presence in Riyadh reflects a clear strategic goal: building a strong foothold in the Gulf market (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait) by connecting directly with the region’s leading Microsoft training players and showcasing Tunisian expertise on an increasingly competitive regional stage.
This Gulf-focused growth strategy is backed by solid foundations already in place at SimpliTraining:
- ISO 21001 certified training center
- Official PECB partner, the international ISO certification body
- A brand-new official partnership with n8n, the AI-powered, no-code workflow automation platform
- A 100% pass rate and 98% satisfaction rate recorded in the first half of 2026
- Already 18 professionals certified in Microsoft Fabric through our programs
By actively engaging in international events like the MCT Summit, SimpliTraining is doing more than training locally — the center is building a network with top trainers across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, staying at the forefront of Microsoft certification paths (Power BI PL-300, Fabric DP-600), and opening the door to new cross-border partnerships throughout the GCC and MENA region.
Networking at the Heart of the Riyadh Visit
The days spent in Riyadh were rich in exchanges with the wider MCT community: networking sessions, working meetings, and knowledge-sharing with trainers from across the Middle East and the Gulf. These relationships form the foundation for SimpliTraining’s future international collaborations — whether joint training programs, cross-region delivery, or new institutional partnerships in Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf countries.
Looking Ahead in the Gulf and Beyond
SimpliTraining‘s participation in MCT Summit Middle East 2026 reflects a clear ambition: to remain Tunisia’s leading Microsoft training center while steadily establishing itself as a trusted training partner across the Gulf and the wider Middle East. Driven by founder Wael Baazouzi‘s expertise and the commitment of the whole SimpliTraining team, this Gulf-focused momentum is set to continue in the months ahead.
For companies, government entities and individual professionals across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait looking for certified Power BI and Microsoft Fabric training — whether delivered on-site, in Tunisia, or online — SimpliTraining’s growing presence in the region means Gulf-quality training standards, backed by ISO 21001 certification and Microsoft Certified Trainer expertise, are now closer than ever.
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