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UAE is magnet for AI professionals as countries compete for skilled workers - The National

The National · Jun 4

The UAE is emerging as a magnet for artificial intelligence professionals, indicating a growing influx of skilled workers into the country. This trend reflects a global competition among nations to attract top talent in the rapidly expanding AI sector. The increased talent flow contributes to the UAE's strategic development of its AI capabilities and ecosystem. Why it matters: Attracting and retaining highly skilled AI professionals is crucial for the UAE to achieve its ambitions of becoming a global leader in AI innovation and a knowledge-based economy.

Developing the Saudi machinists of the future

KAUST · Sep 10

KAUST's Machinist Development Apprenticeship Program (MDAP) graduated its second cohort in August 2020, training Saudi nationals in advanced manufacturing technologies. The 18-month program provides in-depth training at the Workshops Core Lab in collaboration with Yanbu Industrial College. Graduates acquire skills to contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 in the manufacturing sector. Why it matters: This program addresses the need for skilled local talent in advanced manufacturing, crucial for diversifying the Saudi economy and achieving its Vision 2030 goals.