Saudi Arabia has trained 666,000 women in artificial intelligence, according to a recent report. This initiative underscores the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing female participation in the technology sector. The effort aims to solidify Saudi Arabia's position as a global leader in AI empowerment for women. Why it matters: This large-scale training program could help bridge the gender gap in AI and foster more inclusive innovation within the Kingdom and beyond.
An article highlights the role of AI in promoting female empowerment, particularly in the UAE, where Emirati women entrepreneurs constitute a significant portion of business owners. MBZUAI is playing a key role by equipping women with AI skills, as exemplified by alumna Farha Albreiki, who is applying her ML expertise at Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company (TRANSCO). Albreiki is also involved in initiatives like the TRANSCO Women Working Group to foster gender diversity in the tech sector. Why it matters: This underscores the importance of AI education and initiatives within the GCC to support women's participation and leadership in technology and engineering.