AI, automation creating new jobs and displacing traditional roles: Saudi HR minister

Saudi Arabia’s HR minister says AI and automation will drive demand for tech roles while displacing traditional jobs, urging continuous upskilling amid economic, demographic, and climate shifts. Speaking at the Global Labor Market Conference, he highlighted youth employment challenges, green jobs growth, and Saudi Arabia’s private-sector expansion.

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Mastercard and Tamkeen Partner to Launch Mastercard Strive Program in Bahrain, Supporting SME Growth

Mastercard has partnered with Bahrain’s Tamkeen to launch the first Mastercard Strive program in the Middle East, aimed at enhancing financial and digital readiness for SMEs in Bahrain. This collaboration will support entrepreneurs by providing access to digital tools, capital, and networks, fostering growth and innovation in Bahrain’s SME sector.

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Morocco Launches Nationwide Digital and AI Training Program for Children Under Maroc Digital 2030 Strategy

Morocco has launched a nationwide digital and AI training program for children as part of its Maroc Digital 2030 strategy. Backed by multiple ministries, UNESCO, and UM6P, the initiative begins in 12 cities and focuses on equipping youth with digital literacy and AI skills through workshops and a train-the-trainer system. The goal is to create a generation of digital creators, bridge the digital divide, and embed innovation and ethics in early education.

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