Zoho Names Blue Ocean Corporation Official Training Partner and Certifier in Riyadh

Manal Saleh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 19 August 2026: Zoho Corp, a leading global technology company, has signed a strategic partnership with Blue Ocean Corporation, the global leader in training and consulting, naming the company an official Zoho training partner and certifier. This partnership will enable individuals—students, partners and working professionals—to build practical expertise in leveraging Zoho solutions, earning official Zoho certification, boosting their skills and professional credentials.

The training and certification programmes will be available through Blue Ocean to a wide range of participants across MENA region with no eligibility requirements. Participants will be able to select programmes aligned with their professional interests and development goals, with training spanning key areas of business operations, including sales and marketing, finance, human resources, customer support, productivity and developer tools. The agreement was signed by Hyther Nizam Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Zoho and Dr. Sathya Menon, Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Ocean Corporation.

“Technical knowledge is becoming increasingly valuable when paired with the soft skills needed to apply it effectively in the workplace. As more businesses adopt digital platforms to manage everything from customer relationships and finance to collaboration and analytics, the ability to understand and confidently use these tools is becoming an integral part of professional development,” said Hyther Nizam Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Middle East and Africa (MEA), Zoho. “We are seeing continued growth in the adoption of Zoho among businesses and users, which makes building practical Zoho expertise a valuable addition to an individual’s skillset. Through our partnership with Blue Ocean, we aim to make that expertise more accessible for students and working professionals.”

“For Blue Ocean Corporation, this partnership represents the convergence of two powerful priorities: digital transformation and workforce development. The future of learning in MENA will be defined by how effectively we connect education with the realities of the workplace, and our partnership with Zoho is a significant step in that direction” said Dr. Sathya Menon, Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Ocean Corporation.

“By bringing together technology, practical learning and recognised certification, we are creating pathways for learners to acquire skills that are relevant today and resilient for the future. At Blue Ocean Corporation, we are committed to making high-quality learning shaped by industry needs accessible at scale and empowering individuals across the region to participate confidently in the digital economy.” Dr. Menon added.

Blue Ocean’s journey with Zoho began through its own digital transformation, using Zoho One and solutions including Zoho CRM and Zoho Books to support its day-to-day operations. This has given the company an in-depth understanding of the practical value of Zoho’s technology across different business functions. The new partnership builds on that experience, enabling BlueOcean to turn its practical knowledge into structured learning opportunities.

For more information on the available training programmes, visit here.

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About Zoho

With 55+ apps in nearly every major business category, including sales, marketing, customer support, accounting and back-office operations, and an array of productivity and collaboration tools, Zoho Corporation is one of the world's most prolific technology companies. With 100 million users around the world, across hundreds of thousands of companies, rely on Zoho every day to run their businesses. Zoho respects user privacy and does not have an ad-revenue model in any part of its business, including its free products. The company is privately held and is headquartered in Chennai, India. Additional offices are in the United States, India, Japan, China, Canada, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, the Netherlands, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, please visit www.zoho.com/ .