Saudi Tuwaiq Academy Launches First AI Diploma in Partnership with Meta

Saudi Tuwaiq Academy Launches First AI Diploma in Partnership with Meta
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Saudi Tuwaiq Academy Launches First AI Diploma in Partnership with Meta

Saudi Tuwaiq Academy Launches First AI Diploma in Partnership with Meta

Saudi Arabia’s Tuwaiq Academy launched its first diploma in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in partnership with Meta at its headquarters in Riyadh.

The nine-month program, which begins in December 2024, aims to develop exceptional national talent and address the need for advanced positions across various sectors, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, the diploma focuses on developing trainees' practical and applied skills in a competitive learning environment tailored to market needs.

Key areas include machine learning, data analysis using Python and Tableau, AI-based system development, and big data management to create innovative technological solutions for various segments of society.

The academy has opened registration for the diploma on its website.

Tuwaiq Academy is the first of its kind to offer professional boot camps and programs, benefiting over 1,000 in-person trainees daily.

The academy partners with major global organizations, including Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alibaba, and other leading entities to bridge the gap between advancements in modern technology and the needs of the labor market.



Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI

Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI

Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, France Bolster Tech, Research Partnerships to Boost Innovation via AI. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of strategic meetings in Paris with several leading research institutions and global companies specialized in artificial intelligence (AI), space, data governance, and deep technologies.

The meetings align with Saudi Arabia's efforts to accelerate the adoption of AI and advanced technologies and to empower its research and innovation ecosystem, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

Alswaha met with CEO of Inria Bruno Sportisse, with whom he discussed partnership opportunities in AI, quantum computing, robotics, and the establishment of joint research laboratories. The two sides also discussed programs for researcher exchange and competency development.

In a meeting with CEO of Mistral AI Arthur Mensch, Alswaha discussed areas of cooperation in developing open-source large language models (LLMs) and enhancing partnerships in generative AI.

Additionally, the minister and CNIL President Marie-Laure Denis discussed prospects for collaboration in data governance and protection and the exchange of expertise in AI regulations. The meeting spotlighted Saudi Arabia's efforts and international initiatives to develop innovative regulatory frameworks that support the responsible use of emerging technologies.

The Saudi delegation also met with Thales Group Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine to discuss collaboration in developing technological solutions in smart systems and space technologies. The goal is to support Saudi Arabia's priorities in building a digital infrastructure that contributes to empowering vital sectors and advancing high-tech industries in line with Saudi Vision 2030.