EnergyTech Launches New Strategy for Training National Competencies in Energy

A general view of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour
A general view of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour
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EnergyTech Launches New Strategy for Training National Competencies in Energy

A general view of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour
A general view of Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour

EnergyTech, a national institute established to fulfill the energy sector’s needs and to support the industry Saudization in the Kingdom, has launched a new training strategy to address the energy sector's requirements and align with the Kingdom Vision 2030 objective of expanding national human capabilities, SPA reported.
Assistant Energy Minister for Development and Excellence and chairman of the institute's Board of Trustees Eng. Ahmed Al-Zahrani said that EnergyTech's goal is to establish a global presence in the energy sector and achieve its aspirations by supplying the industry with qualified and empowered Saudi cadres to promote sustainability, change, and expansion to new horizons.
EnergyTech CEO Bassam Al-Bokhari stressed that the institute is undergoing a significant transformation in pursuit of excellence, underpinned by the five pillars of its strategy: enhancing operational excellence, creating value for investors, growth, empowering the local community, and business development.
EnergyTech and the Technical and the Vocational Training Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a training institute in western Saudi Arabia to carry out training programs in sustainable development, solar energy, renewable energy, petrochemicals and AI. Several other training agreements were reached by EnergyTech with national companies working in the field of energy.



Scientific Testing Continues for First International AI Olympiad in Riyadh

Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh - SPA
Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh - SPA
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Scientific Testing Continues for First International AI Olympiad in Riyadh

Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh - SPA
Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh - SPA

Participants in the first International AI Olympiad (IAIO) continue their scientific tests in Riyadh as part of the Global AI Summit.

Representatives from 25 countries are participating in the event, which is organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in collaboration with the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) and the International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) in Slovenia, under the sponsorship of UNESCO.
The IAIO tests lasted five hours on Wednesday, during which participants individually answered the questions. The names of the gold, silver, and bronze medal winners will be announced on Thursday, SPA reported.
SDAIA aims to make IAIO a global platform for AI competitions, nurturing talents and enhancing their skills. It is envisioned as a meeting point for scientists and enthusiasts from around the world to exchange expertise, develop skills, and stay updated on the latest advancements. SDAIA also aspires for this Olympiad to be the foundation for its future expansion into other countries, marking a significant step in encouraging young people worldwide to create a new generation with a deep understanding of AI technologies, which have become integral to daily lives and business systems.