Saudi Ministry of Communications, Google Cloud Launch Training Program in AI

 This photograph taken on January 18, 2024 shows a sign of US technology company Google displayed during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. (AFP)
This photograph taken on January 18, 2024 shows a sign of US technology company Google displayed during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. (AFP)
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Saudi Ministry of Communications, Google Cloud Launch Training Program in AI

 This photograph taken on January 18, 2024 shows a sign of US technology company Google displayed during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. (AFP)
This photograph taken on January 18, 2024 shows a sign of US technology company Google displayed during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. (AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with Google Cloud, launched on Wednesday a specialized training program in machine language analysis and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The initiative aims to develop Saudi cadres and enhance sectors with digital technologies.

Participants in the ten-week program will receive four weeks of initial training at Google's headquarters in Silicon Valley, providing them with the opportunity to learn from Google experts.

The subsequent six weeks consist of remote training sessions culminating in Google certifications.

The program strengthens the strategic partnership with Google Cloud, boosting their services in Saudi Arabia for secure cloud infrastructure and promoting business growth.



Getty Images and Shutterstock to Merge, Forming $3.7 billion Stock Image Giant

Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, speaks during an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, speaks during an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Getty Images and Shutterstock to Merge, Forming $3.7 billion Stock Image Giant

Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, speaks during an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, speaks during an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Getty Images said on Tuesday it will merge with rival Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion stock image powerhouse in a deal that would help the companies navigate the AI era, but likely attract antitrust scrutiny.

Shutterstock's shares were up 9.9% in premarket trading, while shares of Getty Images were up 18.7%, according to Reuters.

The combined company will be named Getty Images Holdings Inc and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GETY".

At close, Getty Images' CEO, Craig Peters, will serve as CEO of the combined company.

Getty competes with Reuters and the Associated Press in providing photos and videos for editorial use.