Aramco Digital, the tech-focused subsidiary of Aramco, has teamed up with global professional services company Accenture to launch a transformative AI learning initiative in Saudi Arabia. This strategic collaboration is designed to enhance the digital skills of the Saudi workforce, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
Under this partnership, Aramco Digital will utilize Accenture’s LearnVantage platform, an AI-native system that boasts a gen AI recommendation engine for personalizing learning experiences. This platform will assess skill gaps, deliver tailored learning content, and provide certifications in both Arabic and English, drawing on a broad network of industry and academic experts.
This initiative aims to equip Aramco Digital’s entire workforce with both fundamental and advanced AI skills, including the ethical use of AI, positioning the company as a leading provider of gen AI services in Saudi Arabia. Tareq Amine, CEO of Aramco Digital, emphasized the transformative potential of gen AI across business sectors and the importance of leading in this field to achieve the national strategic objectives.
Omar Boulos, CEO of Accenture Middle East, expressed enthusiasm about the role of this partnership in transforming Saudi Arabia into a creator of digital talent, enhancing how individuals and organizations learn and adapt to technological advances.
The collaboration extends beyond immediate corporate training, aiming to increase AI fluency across other organizations in Saudi Arabia and develop the necessary talent to navigate future technological disruptions.
Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture LearnVantage, highlighted the critical role of their cloud-based, AI-native platform in accelerating digital skilling and enhancing learning effectiveness across the Kingdom.
This partnership between Aramco Digital and Accenture marks a significant step towards enriching Saudi Arabia’s digital ecosystem and supporting the country’s ambitious Vision 2030 agenda by building a future-ready workforce equipped with next-generation digital and AI skills.
