A strategic partnership positioned to accelerate Vision 2030's digital transformation goals through comprehensive workforce development
In a landmark announcement that signals Saudi Arabia's commitment to leading the global AI revolution, Incorta has partnered with the Kingdom's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to launch an unprecedented national upskilling initiative. This first-of-its-kind program, hosted on the National eLearning Center's (NELC) platform, aims to certify 100,000 Saudis in critical AI and data skills, directly supporting the nation's ambitious Vision 2030 goals.
A National Mission at Scale
The timing of this announcement couldn't be more strategic. As the world accelerates AI adoption across industries, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a regional and global leader by investing in its most valuable asset: its people. The partnership represents more than just another training program—it's a comprehensive workforce transformation initiative designed to secure the Kingdom's competitive advantage in the AI-driven economy.
The scale is remarkable: 100,000 certified professionals across three distinct pillars, each targeting different segments of Saudi society:
Future Talent: Preparing the Next Generation
The first pillar focuses on students and emerging professionals through university projects, national hackathons, and internship opportunities. By embedding AI and data skills into academic curricula and providing hands-on experience, the program ensures that Saudi's youth enter the workforce already equipped for tomorrow's challenges.
Workforce Skills: Upskilling Current Professionals
The second pillar addresses the immediate need to reskill existing professionals through online and bespoke certifications. This ensures that Saudi's current workforce can adapt to AI-enhanced roles across critical sectors like energy, logistics, and manufacturing.
Executive Readiness: Leading from the Top
Perhaps most importantly, the third pillar targets C-suite leaders through roundtables and global partner-led leadership training. By ensuring executives understand AI's transformative potential, the program creates a top-down culture of innovation and adoption.
Why This Partnership Matters
The collaboration between Incorta and MCIT isn't just about technology transfer—it's about creating a sustainable ecosystem for AI excellence. Incorta brings proven expertise in data analytics and AI implementation, while MCIT provides the governmental framework and national reach necessary for large-scale transformation.
The involvement of the National eLearning Center (NELC) as the delivery platform adds another layer of significance. As an existing Incorta customer, NELC provides the digital infrastructure to ensure scalability and accessibility for learners across the Kingdom, from Riyadh to remote regions.
Immediate Action, Long-term Vision
Unlike many ambitious announcements that take years to materialize, this initiative begins immediately. Online certifications and university pilot programs are launching right away, with hackathons, specialized courses, and executive programs rolling out throughout 2026.
This rapid deployment reflects both the urgency of the global AI race and Saudi Arabia's readiness to act decisively on its Vision 2030 commitments. The Kingdom isn't just planning for an AI-enabled future—it's actively building it.
A Model for Global Digital Transformation
The implications extend far beyond Saudi Arabia's borders. This initiative establishes a blueprint for how nations can systematically prepare their workforces for AI transformation at unprecedented scale. Other countries will undoubtedly study and adapt this model as they face similar challenges in preparing their citizens for an AI-driven economy.
For the global tech community, the partnership demonstrates Saudi Arabia's serious commitment to becoming an AI hub, potentially attracting increased investment and collaboration from international partners seeking access to a skilled, AI-ready workforce.
The Road Ahead
As announced at Incorta's No Limits 2025 event in Riyadh, this partnership represents just the beginning of what promises to be a transformative journey for Saudi Arabia's workforce. The program's success will be measured not just in certifications earned, but in the economic impact of having 100,000 AI and data-skilled professionals driving innovation across the Kingdom's key industries.
The initiative addresses a critical challenge facing economies worldwide: how to ensure human capital keeps pace with technological advancement. By taking a comprehensive, multi-pillar approach that spans from students to executives, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a case study in proactive workforce development.
For professionals in Saudi Arabia, the message is clear: the future of work is arriving faster than ever, but so are the opportunities to prepare for it. This partnership between Incorta and MCIT provides a structured, accessible pathway for Saudis to not just adapt to the AI revolution, but to lead it.
As the program scales from immediate online certifications to comprehensive hackathons and executive training, it will undoubtedly serve as a cornerstone of Vision 2030's digital transformation goals—and a model for nations worldwide seeking to thrive in the AI age.
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