Digital Skills

Saudi Ministry of Communications opens registration for the Technical Competencies Summit 2026 virtual training workshops to develop local digital talent.

Huawei signed ICT Academy cooperation agreements with five Saudi universities during LEAP 2026 to deliver technical curricula and certifications across the Kingdom.

MCIT and Snap partner at LEAP 2026 to train over 20,000 Saudi talents in digital marketing, augmented reality, and technical skills by 2030.

Ericsson and Mobily have launched a joint skills development program in Saudi Arabia, offering digital training and mentorship for youth in the ICT sector.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the EY Microsoft AI Skills Passport program to train students in artificial intelligence.

Saudi Arabia’s proposed UN resolution to empower women in cybersecurity has been unanimously adopted by the UN Human Rights Council.

Saudi Arabia has launched the National Qualifications Framework to develop digital and technical skills, supporting Vision 2030 and digital transformation.

SDAIA has announced a new initiative to train 20,000 graduates in artificial intelligence by 2027, offering specialized tracks in partnership with local universities.

Women in Saudi Arabia complete generative AI courses at a rate 10% higher than men, according to a new Coursera report. Enrollment gaps remain, but completion data signals strong female commitment to AI skills.