Red Hat to offer Linux training and professional certification programs in Saudi Arabia

The programs will extend the scope of professional training opportunities available to Linux systems and software professionals and position them to take greater advantage of the expanding Linux marketplace.

Under the agreement, Remal IT - Linux Business Unit has been appointed as a certified training partner of Red Hat Inc. in Saudi Arabia, allowing it to offer and conduct a wide range of training courses designed for all levels of Red Hat Linux users.

These courses include: Introduction to Red Hat Linux (RH033); Red Hat Linux System Administration (RH133); Red Hat Linux Networking and Security Admin (RH253); Red Hat Certified Engineer Course (RH300); and Red Hat Certified Engineer-Exam Only sessions (RH302).

Remal IT has the ability, skills and geographical coverage to assist Redhat in achieving long-term strategy for the Saudi Arabia. "We have been providing comprehensive Linux training since 2001 and are delighted to collaborate with Red Hat in offering RHCE programs throughout Saudi Arabia," said Essam Al-Zamel, Executive Director, Remal IT. "Saudi Arabia and Gulf region are showing increased interest in lowering IT deployment and maintenance cost by deploying Linux-based solutions for their systems and networks. By working together, Remal IT and Red Hat are able to offer first-rate, cost-effective Linux training and certification programs to meet these growing enterprise requirements." Essam said.