Jeddah: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed its preparations to launch a training program focused on the latest AI technologies. The program, named the Alat-KAUST Artificial Intelligence Training Program, is developed in collaboration with Al-Alat company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). It targets science and engineering specialists in Saudi universities who either hold excellent bachelor’s degrees or are nearing completion.
Scheduled to span eight weeks, the program aims to drive transformation across global industries like electronics and advanced manufacturing. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of foundational AI concepts and tools crucial in this rapidly advancing field. Selection of qualified candidates will be conducted jointly by the university and the company through a committee.
The Alat-KAUST Artificial Intelligence Training Program also includes training camps hosted at the University of Oxford, providing participants with han
ds-on experience in AI projects related to computer vision and reinforcement learning. This initiative equips them to contribute effectively to research and apply their AI knowledge across various applications.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
