Aramco Digital, a subsidiary of Aramco focused on digital and technology solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Accenture to drive innovation in generative AI and accelerate digital skilling in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to equip the Kingdom with the tools and expertise needed to adopt and innovate with gen AI on a large scale, contributing to the country’s Vision 2030 and addressing the evolving demand for digital talent across various industries.
Aramco Digital will utilise Accenture’s AI-native platform, LearnVantage, which features a gen AI recommendation engine to provide customised learning experiences. This platform offers a comprehensive range of capabilities, including skill gap assessments, personalised learning paths, and certifications. By aligning individual learning needs with organisational and national priorities, the platform will play a crucial role in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. The cloud-based solution will also draw on a network of Arabic and English-speaking trainers and mentors from Accenture, including experts from diverse industries and academia.
Accenture’s Gen AI learning platform will be key in equipping Aramco Digital’s workforce with foundational and specialised AI skills, including the responsible use of AI. This initiative aligns with Aramco Digital’s goal of becoming the largest provider of gen AI services in Saudi Arabia.
“Gen AI will continue to reshape the business sectors and the talent landscape in our Kingdom. We are partnering with Accenture to ensure we are not only prepared for the gen AI transformation but are well positioned to lead it,” said Tareq Amine, CEO of Aramco Digital. “And we are excited to work alongside them to bring our deep capabilities and digital solutions in gen AI learning to market to serve the Kingdom’s workforce and help advance us toward achieving Vision 2030.”
The partnership also seeks to extend AI fluency beyond Aramco Digital, offering these capabilities to other organisations within Saudi Arabia. This collaboration is designed to build the talent required to navigate future technological advancements, ensuring that the Kingdom is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Omar Boulos, CEO of Accenture Middle East, highlighted the significance of the partnership: “We are passionate about helping organisations in Saudi Arabia become talent creators and contributing our extensive knowledge and capabilities to transform the way people learn. Our collaboration with Aramco Digital marks a significant step towards strengthening the Kingdom’s workforce with the skills of the future, and builds upon our existing commitment to support this dynamic market through digital skilling.”
Kishore Durg, global lead of Accenture LearnVantage, added: “Powered by its cloud-based and AI-native platform, Accenture LearnVantage will play a critical role in accelerating digital skilling and ensuring learning effectiveness. We are excited to partner with Aramco Digital to deliver innovative solutions and help the Kingdom forge future-ready workforces.”
This strategic partnership is poised to play a key role in preparing Saudi Arabia’s workforce for the digital future, while also supporting the Kingdom’s broader ambitions under Vision 2030.
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