PwC Middle East & Microsoft launch ‘AI Centre of Excellence’ in Riyadh

PwC Middle East & Microsoft launch ‘AI Centre of Excellence’ in Riyadh

PwC Middle East in Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Riyadh, aimed at upskilling and scaling the AI capabilities of Saudi engineers and researchers. The launch of the center supports the Kingdom’s community development and nationalization agenda by nurturing next-generation talent in alignment with […]PwC Middle East in Saudi Arabia and Microsoft have announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence in Riyadh, aimed at upskilling and scaling the AI capabilities of Saudi engineers and researchers.

The launch of the center supports the Kingdom’s community development and nationalization agenda by nurturing next-generation talent in alignment with Vision 2030.

As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will provide expertise, training resources, and access to cutting-edge AI technology platforms. PwC’s role within the framework will spearhead the strategic approach, program management, operational framework, and curriculum development for the Centre of Excellence.

Further, the center will serve as a unique platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative learning, engaging both local and global partners from the public and private sectors to expand expertise and perspectives.

Commenting on the announcement, Ali Hosseini, Chief Technology Officer of PwC Middle East, said that, “In partnership with Microsoft, we