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Apple Program Empower 196 Female Graduates at Tuwaiq Academy

Home » Latest news » Apple Program Empowers 196 Female Graduates at Tuwaiq Academy Tuwaiq Academy announced the graduation of 196 female students from the Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh. The event marked the fourth cohort of graduates since the academy's launch. The ceremony was held in the presence of Abdulaziz Alhammadi, CEO of Tuwaiq Academy, and Ohood Al-Nayel, Director of the Apple Developer Academy. Other notable attendees included Sadia Atcha, Region Lead of Apple Content Services for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa, and Zeina Hatem, Regional Leader of Apple in the Middle East and Africa. Leaders from the technology and education sectors also attended the event. Tuwaiq Academy reported that the students completed a nine-month academic journey. The program included specialized training in app development, design, and entrepreneurship. It also focused on building leadership, creativity, and innovation. According to the academy, the curriculum encouraged self-directed learning and teamwork. Students developed app solutions for various sectors, aiming to serve different segments of society. During the event, Ohood Al-Nayel stated that the graduation reflects national support for the technology sector. She credited Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for driving digital progress in the Kingdom. Abdulaziz Alshamadi praised the academy's collaboration with Apple, calling it essential for shaping future business leaders in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nayel also highlighted the graduates' ability to turn ideas into functional apps. She emphasized their achievements in creativity and collaboration. Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, said the graduates are shaping entrepreneurship in their communities. She noted Apple's pride in supporting their journey in tech. • Tuwaiq Academy launched the Apple Developer Academy in 2021 • It is the region's first all-women Apple Developer Academy The academy operates in partnership with Apple and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. Since its launch, nearly 2,000 students have completed courses. Many of them now publish their apps on the App Store for local and global users. Tuwaiq Academy continues to play a key role in building digital talent in Saudi Arabia.