PwC Middle East in Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Riyadh, aimed at upskilling and scaling the AI capabilities of Saudi engineers and researchers.
The launch of the center supports the Kingdom’s community development and nationalization agenda by nurturing next-generation talent in alignment with Vision 2030.
As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will provide expertise, training resources, and access to cutting-edge AI technology platforms. PwC’s role within the framework will spearhead the strategic approach, program management, operational framework, and curriculum development for the Centre of Excellence.
Further, the center will serve as a unique platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative learning, engaging both local and global partners from the public and private sectors to expand expertise and perspectives.
Commenting on the announcement, Ali Hosseini, Chief Technology Officer of PwC Middle East, said that, “In partnership with Microsoft, we are proud to launch a platform that nurtures and develops next-generation AI talent, carefully selected from the Kingdom’s premier universities. This effort to enhance the skills of our talent pool underscores our dedication to maximizing the benefits of AI technologies for Saudi Arabia. Such initiatives are designed to drive economic growth in key sectors and position the nation as a leader in knowledge and technological innovation.”
“Skilling the workforce to take advantage of cloud and AI technologies is crucial to unlocking the full potential of these transformative technologies, and we are proud to play a role in this important endeavor. Through our partnership with PwC Middle East and the launch of the AI Centre of Excellence in Riyadh, we aim to provide young Saudi engineers with the skills and tools they need to help drive innovation and economic growth in the Kingdom,” commented Turki Badhris, President of Microsoft Arabia.
