H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, visited today the CODE Digital Entrepreneurship Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), at Qassim University, where he was received by Prof. Mohammed bin Fahad Al Sharikh, President of Qassim University. During the visit, H.E. reviewed the outcomes of the fourth and fifth editions of the Innovation Incubator, in addition to a number of entrepreneurial and innovative projects showcased within the university’s dedicated startup workspace. The Minister also met with entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers from the Qassim Region, alongside more than 50 entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders at the CODE Lab Theater. The meeting highlighted the key enablers supporting the growth of digital startups and the role of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in fostering technological innovation and creating broader opportunities for the development of promising digital solutions. The visit comes as part of MCIT’s efforts to strengthen collaboration between the academic sector and the communications and information technology ecosystem, empower national talent, and enhance the environment supporting startups and innovative ventures. These efforts contribute to developing national capabilities and advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 toward building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven digital economy.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with Google Cloud, announced the launch of the AI and Cloud Kingdom Tour initiative. The initiative aims to equip national talent with future-focused skills in artificial intelligence and cloud computing through training programs to be held in 10 regions across the Kingdom.  The tour offers an integrated week-long training model in each city, combining virtual sessions with in-person practical labs. The approach links theoretical knowledge with hands-on application and provides participants with a flexible and effective learning experience.  The program includes several advanced tracks, most notably generative artificial intelligence, data analytics and machine learning, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and application modernization. The training is designed to align with the rapidly evolving demands of the technology job market.  Participants will receive attendance certificates, completion badges, and skill badges issued by Google Cloud, enhancing their professional qualifications and supporting career development.  The program targets students, graduates, developers, technology engineers, and practitioners, as well as individuals interested in developing their technical skills.  The tour will cover Madinah, Buraidah, Al-Jouf, Abha, Tabuk, Dammam, Jeddah, Arar, Hail, and Najran. The ministry invited interested individuals to register through the following link: Click Here

H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, met with H.E. Mr. Chang Hua, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the digital economy, digital infrastructure, and talent development, in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The two sides also discussed opportunities to expand collaboration with leading Chinese technology companies and strengthen their engagement with key national entities within Saudi Arabia’s technology ecosystem to develop high-impact joint projects and enhance the exchange of expertise and investments.