Huawei and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) officially inaugurated the Future Skills Center in Riyadh, reinforcing their commitment to empowering Saudi national talent and advancing the kingdom’s digital transformation aligned with Vision 2030.
The opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials including H.E. Haytham AlOhali, Vice Minister of Communications and IT; H.E. Chang Hua, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Eng. Murhaf Al-Madani from the Ministry of Education; Eng. Mansour Al-Qurashi, Deputy Minister of Communications and IT; Safa Al-Rashed, Deputy Minister of Future Jobs and Capabilities; and Huawei Saudi Arabia’s Chairman Liam Zhao.
The Future Skills Center expands upon the success of Huawei’s 2022 Future Space exhibition—one of the largest tech showcases outside China—that attracted over 35,000 visitors and delivered 270+ training sessions to 10,000+ participants. The Center now serves as a dynamic hub for immersive learning in cutting-edge technologies like AI, 5G, and smart applications across industries.
H.E. Haytham AlOhali emphasized the Center’s role in developing human capital and driving economic growth through advanced digital skills development. Ambassador Chang Hua highlighted the deepening China-Saudi cooperation in innovation, education, and technology, underlining the importance of knowledge exchange for sustainable growth.
Liam Zhao noted that the initiative aligns with Huawei’s priority of fostering local talent and expanding digital skills access, transforming inspiration from the original Future Space into tangible momentum supporting Saudi’s digital future.
The Center offers training, certifications, and real-world application opportunities to cultivate competitive capabilities and inspire the next generation of Saudi innovators.
