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New initiative to train Saudis in generative AI

New initiative to train Saudis in generative AI
The program is offered by the Gen AI Academy in collaboration with the Saudi Data and AI Authority and NVIDIA. (SPA)
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Updated 01 January 2025

New initiative to train Saudis in generative AI

New initiative to train Saudis in generative AI

RIYADH: A professional training program in generative artificial intelligence has been launched at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran.

The program is offered by the Gen AI Academy in collaboration with the Saudi Data and AI Authority and NVIDIA.

This initiative marks the first step in a plan to train 4,000 Saudi citizens, according to the Saudi Press Agency report.

The program will train and qualify Saudi citizens in generative AI. It aims to build the next generation’s capabilities in AI, enhance participants’ expertise to foster innovation, and underscore the Kingdom’s advanced position in the field.

It targets individuals with a solid foundation in computer science or related fields, as well as academic professionals and practitioners.

The training includes advanced, up-to-date materials provided by certified Saudi experts from NVIDIA.

Participants will engage in a blend of virtual self-learning modules and interactive in-person workshops.

On completion, participants will receive professional certifications accredited by NVIDIA, recognized globally as leading credentials in generative AI.

The program is part of the authority’s efforts to promote learning and build national AI capabilities, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position among data- and AI-driven economies.


Islamic coalition advances military exercises in Gabon

Islamic coalition advances military exercises in Gabon
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Islamic coalition advances military exercises in Gabon

Islamic coalition advances military exercises in Gabon
  • Program includes intensive field training, tactical drills and live-fire exercises for special operations forces as part of the second phase of its military training effort
  • Phase focuses on enhancing special forces’ capabilities to counter terrorist threats through practical exercises simulating real combat scenarios

RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition is implementing its strategic military initiative, “Competence,†in Libreville, Gabon.

The program includes intensive field training, tactical drills and live-fire exercises for special operations forces as part of the second phase of its military training effort, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

This phase focuses on enhancing special forces’ capabilities to counter terrorist threats through practical exercises simulating real combat scenarios.

Training activities cover raids, maneuvering across varied terrains, responding to ambushes and hostage situations, and live-fire drills against moving and stationary targets.

The initiative is one of 15 strategic programs launched by the coalition to promote expertise transfer, knowledge exchange, and a unified training system that strengthens regional and international security.

Last month, the coalition hosted a seminar in the Maldives titled “Manifestations of Ideological Extremism in the Educational Environment,†as part of its prevention initiative focused on intellectual awareness.

The event aimed to strengthen intellectual resilience among educators and communities and prevent the spread of extremist and deviant ideas in educational settings.

It was part of the coalition’s broader efforts to bolster ideological prevention systems in member states by helping educators identify early signs of extremism, address its roots, and promote moderation and tolerance in schools and communities.