Saudi Arabia's CST Opens Registration for Space Training Programs

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) logo
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) logo
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Saudi Arabia's CST Opens Registration for Space Training Programs

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) logo
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) logo

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) announced the start of registration for a variety of space training programs, which will take place in November and December in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province, both in person and online. These programs aim to equip national talent to adapt to the rapid developments in this field, explore investment opportunities, and benefit from various international experiences.

These two-to-three-day training programs will cover the management of space operations, the most widely used sciences and technologies, and an overview of the space sector and its opportunities. The programs target professionals with a bachelor's or master's degree or higher, as well as workers and individuals interested in the space sector.

CST also stated applicants must be Saudi citizens, have at least a bachelor's degree, and complete the registration process on the Commission’s website. These training programs will facilitate networking with professionals from across space-related sectors, and upon program completion, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

The initiative stems from CST's efforts to position the Kingdom in the forefront of the field of space and its sciences through a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at qualifying and developing national capabilities to contribute to the creation of a bright future for the Saudi space sector.



Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record in CTF IT Security Competition at Black Hat MEA

Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform for practical training and skill development in cybersecurity. - SPA
Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform for practical training and skill development in cybersecurity. - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record in CTF IT Security Competition at Black Hat MEA

Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform for practical training and skill development in cybersecurity. - SPA
Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform for practical training and skill development in cybersecurity. - SPA

Saudi Arabia has earned a Guinness World Record for hosting the world's largest Capture The Flag (CTF) computer security competition during the Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA) cybersecurity event.
The competition tasked participants with solving simulated cybersecurity challenges in a virtual environment.

These tasks were categorized into risk-based, attack and defense, and hybrid scenarios, reflecting real-world cybersecurity threats, SPA reported.
Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform for practical training and skill development in cybersecurity.
The CTF competition, one of the largest events at Black Hat MEA, provided participants an opportunity to demonstrate their ethical hacking expertise while honing their skills in protecting systems and data. This initiative aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of advancing the Kingdom as a global leader in cybersecurity innovation and resilience.