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.



Saudi Arabia's stc Group and Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Partner to Launch AI Lab 

Saudi Arabia's stc Group and Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Partner to Launch AI Lab 
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Saudi Arabia's stc Group and Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Partner to Launch AI Lab 

Saudi Arabia's stc Group and Research, Development, and Innovation Authority Partner to Launch AI Lab 

stc Group and the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority signed on Tuesday a cooperation agreement to establish the stc Group Artificial Intelligence Lab. The strategic partnership aims to support and empower pioneering projects in Saudi Arabia.

The agreement was signed by Research, Development, and Innovation Authority acting Supervisor-General Dr. Mohammed Al-Otaibi and stc Group chief technology officer Eng. Haitham Al-Faraj on the sidelines of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit, which is being held in Riyadh. The summit focuses on developing effective mechanisms to support national projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

The partnership will provide the necessary capabilities to foster innovative ideas and projects that contribute to a knowledge-based economy and solidify Saudi Arabia's position as a global technology hub.

It represents a significant step towards creating a supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, driving sustainable economic growth, and developing national capabilities in various technical fields.

The stc Group's artificial intelligence (AI) lab will serve as a platform for testing and developing innovative technical solutions. It will provide an integrated environment to support ideas and transform them into products and services that enhance Saudi Arabia's global competitiveness and achieve national targets.

This includes increasing the number of startups, supporting entrepreneurs, providing a conducive environment for innovation, and increasing research and development spending through collaboration between government agencies and private-sector companies.

The lab will also contribute to increasing the number of patents, creating new job opportunities, and supporting the transformation of ideas into inventions at the global level.