Saudi Arabia Launches AI Course in Schools to Prepare Students for the Future
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Saudi Arabia is stepping into the future of education with the introduction of a new high school course dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The initiative, launched by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, aims to equip the next generation with crucial digital skills.
The course, titled Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, is part of a broader effort to localize AI education and foster a digitally skilled workforce in the Kingdom. Announced during the Human Capability Initiative 2025 conference, which gathered over 300 global leaders and experts, this move aligns with Saudi Arabia's push to become a regional and global leader in AI and data.
Course Details and Target Audience
The new AI course targets 12th-grade students in the general track and is being introduced as an elective. The first phase of the program will benefit more than 50,000 students across Saudi Arabia. The curriculum is designed to offer students a solid foundation in AI and its practical applications, aligning with global technological trends while preparing them for the rapidly changing job market.
Students will learn through a custom-built digital platform, which provides an interactive and engaging learning experience. This platform blends multimedia content, teacher supervision, and project-based assessments to ensure both theoretical understanding and hands-on application of AI concepts. The program will run throughout the academic year, emphasizing student engagement and real-world relevance.
Preparing for a Digital Future
The course is an essential part of Saudi Arabia's broader Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a knowledge-based economy. By investing in AI education, the country is preparing students to become leaders in the data-driven economies of the future. SDAIA emphasizes that this move is a key step in developing the talent required to lead and innovate in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and engineering.
Supporting National Growth and AI Innovation
The launch of the AI course is one of many projects spearheaded by SDAIA to build national capabilities in data and AI. The initiative supports Saudi Arabia's ambition to build robust data infrastructure and cultivate a generation of AI professionals who will help shape the future of the Kingdom's economy.
"This initiative represents a key step toward empowering the next generation with the tools and skills they need to thrive in the data-driven economies of the future," SDAIA said in a statement, reflecting the Kingdom's long-term vision of knowledge-based and innovation-led growth.
Looking Ahead
With the introduction of AI into the school curriculum, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global frontrunner in AI education and technology development. As the course rolls out, it will be closely monitored, with the potential for expansion and adaptation to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world.
This new chapter in Saudi Arabia's educational journey underscores the nation's commitment to developing a digitally literate generation ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow's global economy.
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