Tuwaiq Academy has launched the Middle East’s first AI Innovation Center in collaboration with NVIDIA at its headquarters in Riyadh. The launch ceremony took place on Monday, August 3, 2026, with representatives from NVIDIA, partners, and industry experts in attendance. This facility represents the second of its kind globally.
Launching the AI Innovation Center
The AI Innovation Center focuses on developing national capabilities in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. This collaborative environment allows local talent to work directly with global experts. It provides specialized resources to help local developers build advanced applications.
Objectives of the Collaboration
The partnership aims to enhance the skills of Saudi talent in building natural language processing applications. By bringing together experts and specialists from both organizations, the initiative supports local innovation. Furthermore, the center provides the tools and technologies needed to prepare a new generation of professionals in emerging fields. This preparation ensures that local developers can create solutions tailored to regional needs.
Students participating in the programs will have the opportunity to graduate as globally certified ambassadors. These individuals will possess the specific skills, knowledge, and expertise required by the modern labor market. This certification process helps validate the technical capabilities of Saudi professionals on an international level.
Practical Learning Methodology
Abdulaziz Alhammadi, CEO of Tuwaiq Academy, highlighted the importance of the collaboration with NVIDIA. He stated that the academy remains committed to building national capabilities in AI through professional initiatives and programs developed with leading global organizations.
“The programs are based on content and a learning methodology centered on practical application. This approach helps strengthen Saudi Arabia’s technological leadership.”
Abdulaziz Alhammadi, CEO of Tuwaiq Academy
Supporting Saudi Vision 2030
The academy has previously collaborated with NVIDIA on multiple bootcamps, programs, and educational activities. These initiatives focus on advanced technologies to prepare national talents for global competition. These prior programs laid the foundation for the current AI Innovation Center.
These efforts directly support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, specifically in developing human capabilities and growing the digital economy. Through specialized education, the academy continues to build a skilled workforce for the local technology sector.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
