Microsoft has announced that Naim Yazbeck has been appointed as president for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 July 2025.
He will oversee Microsoft’s operations across the Middle East and Africa region, driving strategic initiatives that accelerate digital transformation, expand cloud infrastructure, and scale AI skilling across communities.
Yazbeck previously served as GM of Microsoft UAE since 2022.
“It has been an honour to lead Microsoft’s efforts in the UAE – a nation that continues to set the pace for digital ambition and innovation, and which I am pleased to call home,” Yazbeck comments. “I am incredibly proud of the team we’ve built and the impact we’ve made together.
“Looking ahead, at Microsoft, our vision for the Middle East and Africa is rooted in empowerment – of people, governments, and industries. We will continue to accelerate digital transformation by investing in cloud infrastructure, advancing AI skilling at scale, and forging deep partnerships that align with national visions and ambitions.
“We are not just building technology – we are building futures, creating jobs, and enabling inclusive economic growth across the region.”