Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) inaugurated on Sunday "Academy 32" to provide training programs in accordance with international best practices to develop the skills of specialists in the research, development and innovation sector, along with workers in the fields of science and technology.
The academy also trains students interested in research, development and innovation.
The CEO of "Academy 32", Dr. Saud Al-Fadhel, explained that the academy aims to enhance awareness, spread knowledge, invest in energies and talents to achieve national goals and contribute to building an economy based on innovation as the central pillar of scientific renaissance and economic development.
Moreover, the academy seeks to qualify and develop national cadres to achieve a sustainable impact in research, development and innovation through its qualitative programs and community partnerships that are consistent with development plans.
"Academy 32" provides knowledge activities, qualifying and enrichment programs, and training and development programs in order to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, meet career development needs in the energy, industry, health, sustainability, environment, and future economies sectors, and cultivate scientific awareness in the domains of research, development, and innovation.
"Academy 32" will evaluate national requirements for competent leaders, researchers, and experts, in addition to making suggestions and offering suitable solutions to satisfy these needs in accordance with best practices for developing internationally competitive citizens.
