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The Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Launches the 2025 Insight Report
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) - one of the Saudi Vision 2030 Realization Programs – has launched the Insight Report from the second edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2025, held last April under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister. The Report was launched as part of the "Capabilities Dialogue" series, in conjunction with International Youth Skills Day, at The Cultural House – Riyadh Oasis, under the theme "Translating Overload into Opportunity." The HCI 2025 Insights Report captures and synthesizes insights shared at the HCI 2025 conference under the tagline "Beyond Readiness". As a global platform convening diverse leaders across sectors, regions, and disciplines, HCI enables open dialogue on the shifting priorities shaping human capability development. This report presents a multi-dimensional perspective grounded in the contributions of policymakers, practitioners, innovators, and community actors who are advancing capability agendas worldwide. It highlights the rising importance of skills and systems needed to respond to environmental transformation, demographic shifts, technological advancements, and fragmentation. These interconnected forces are reshaping labor markets and social dynamics, underscoring the need for adaptive, resilient, and inclusive approaches to lifelong learning. It is framed around the core themes of HCI 2025: learning, belonging, and action, addressing the critical need to develop human potential in an era of unprecedented global change. The HCI 2025 Insight Report was developed with contributions by HCI Knowledge and insight partners, and the event gathered over 250 decision-makers, experts, and specialists from across sectors. The program featured panel discussions featuring distinguished national role models and renowned international experts. The sessions spotlighted successful experiences and celebrated standout Saudi achievements. Visit the HCI Knowledge Hub, to access the full HCI 2025 Insight Report: NOTES TO EDITORS Media email – media@ HCI Website: HCI social media: • HCI_KSA (X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok) • HCIKSA (Facebook) About Saudi Vision 2030: Under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Vision 2030 was launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, with a roadmap to build Saudi Arabia's prosperous and bright future through a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. The Vision was cascaded into strategic objectives to enable effective implementation through its Vision Realization Programs. About the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP): The Human Capability Development Program is one of Saudi Vision 2030 Realization Programs with an aim to ensure that Saudi citizens have the required capabilities to compete globally by instilling values, developing basic and future skills, as well as enhancing knowledge. The program focuses on developing a solid educational base for all citizens to instil values from an early age, while preparing the youth for future local and global markets. It also focuses on upskilling citizens by providing lifelong learning opportunities, supporting innovation, encouraging entrepreneurship culture, and developing policies to ensure Saudi Arabia's competitiveness. Photo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi graduates see record job market entry in 2024
RIYADH — The percentage of Saudi higher education graduates entering the workforce within six months of graduation surged to 44.43% in 2024, up from just 13.3% in 2016, according to the newly released annual report of the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP). Youth employment for Saudis aged 15–24 also climbed to 36.2%, compared to 18% in 2020. Launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, the HCDP is a key Vision 2030 program aimed at equipping citizens with the skills and capabilities needed across all life stages. The program focuses on aligning education outcomes with labor market demands, while investing in national talent to enhance Saudi Arabia's global competitiveness. In technical and vocational education, the employment rate within six months of graduation rose to 47.81%. The program launched six new strategic academies and activated four local technical colleges, focusing on fields such as tourism and hospitality. Five international academies trained more than 150,000 individuals, while overall enrollment in vocational education increased to 30.54%, surpassing the program's 2024 targets. To support quality training, more than 130 technical colleges were upgraded with training equipment, and digital platforms were enhanced to expand access across the Kingdom. On the entrepreneurship front, HCDP empowered 40 startups through advanced programs in collaboration with Stanford and UC Berkeley. These startups received executive leadership coaching, participated in 220 sessions with global experts, and gained access to Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem. As a result, the supported startups attracted SR42 million ($11.2 million) in venture capital and created 120 new jobs. Forty founders were admitted to top-tier international business incubators, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's progress in global innovation indices. The program also helped drive momentum in Silicon Valley with 29 entrepreneurial and investment events and four investor days that connected Saudi startups with international financiers. Additionally, 120 university-based startups were supported, over 11,000 students trained in entrepreneurship, and 60 new companies launched via regional accelerators. Three new university-based incubators were also established. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
12-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi graduates see record job market entry in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The percentage of Saudi higher education graduates entering the workforce within six months of graduation surged to 44.43% in 2024, up from just 13.3% in 2016, according to the newly released annual report of the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP). Youth employment for Saudis aged 15–24 also climbed to 36.2%, compared to 18% in 2020. Launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, the HCDP is a key Vision 2030 program aimed at equipping citizens with the skills and capabilities needed across all life stages. The program focuses on aligning education outcomes with labor market demands, while investing in national talent to enhance Saudi Arabia's global competitiveness. In technical and vocational education, the employment rate within six months of graduation rose to 47.81%. The program launched six new strategic academies and activated four local technical colleges, focusing on fields such as tourism and international academies trained more than 150,000 individuals, while overall enrollment in vocational education increased to 30.54%, surpassing the program's 2024 support quality training, more than 130 technical colleges were upgraded with training equipment, and digital platforms were enhanced to expand access across the the entrepreneurship front, HCDP empowered 40 startups through advanced programs in collaboration with Stanford and UC Berkeley. These startups received executive leadership coaching, participated in 220 sessions with global experts, and gained access to Silicon Valley's innovation a result, the supported startups attracted SR42 million ($11.2 million) in venture capital and created 120 new founders were admitted to top-tier international business incubators, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's progress in global innovation program also helped drive momentum in Silicon Valley with 29 entrepreneurial and investment events and four investor days that connected Saudi startups with international financiers. Additionally, 120 university-based startups were supported, over 11,000 students trained in entrepreneurship, and 60 new companies launched via regional accelerators. Three new university-based incubators were also established.
Leaders
10-07-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia to Roll Out AI Curriculum across Schools by 2025–2026
Saudi Arabia has decided to incorporate an artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum across all levels of public education starting from the academic year 2025-2026, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The initiative was announced on Thursday by Saudi Arabia's National Curriculum Center, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). It aligns with the objectives of the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), one of the key programs under Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to promote a comprehensive educational system that reinforces national values and enhances the Kingdom's global competitiveness and leadership in AI. The AI curriculum will equip students with specialized skills that qualify them to engage with the digital age and develop innovative solutions throughout their educational journey. In the light of this, the new curriculum includes specialized AI units tailored to different age groups, presented through interactive and applied learning methods. It also features mechanisms to connect knowledge across different education levels, ensuring a cumulative and progressive development of skills. Moreover, learning outcomes will be integrated into a comprehensive assessment system for student performance and achievement. The initiative comes on the heels of the rollout of 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' curriculum by SDAIA, the National Curriculum Center, and the Ministry of Education, for third-year high school students. This move marks a remarkable milestone toward incorporating AI concepts into educational curricula to foster a digitally-aware generation capable of shaping AI future. Short link : Post Views: 28
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bain & Company joins global leaders at HCI 2025 to shape the future of human capability
Riyadh: Bain & Company joined global stakeholders at the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2025 last month in Riyadh, a flagship platform convening policymakers, academics, business leaders, and innovators to reimagine the future of human capability in an age of accelerating change. Held under the theme "Beyond Readiness", the event welcomed more than 13,000 participants from over 120 countries across three dynamic days. Hosted by Saudi Arabia's Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), a key pillar of Vision 2030, HCI featured 120 sessions and over 300 speakers across five purpose-built content zones. Bain & Company was among the attendees contributing to the broader dialogue on lifelong learning, inclusive development, and scalable innovation. Discussions spanned three strategic tracks: Harnessing the Ways We Learn, Honoring the Ways We Belong, and Harmonizing the Ways We Act —each focused on enabling societies to thrive through skills transformation and cross-sector alignment. The event's structure encouraged open exchange through curated arenas such as the HCI Dialogues, Mastery Stage, and LAB Space, enabling leaders to share insights, showcase best practices, and spark actionable partnerships. From education reform to AI-enabled talent development, the agenda reflected an urgency to equip individuals and institutions for a rapidly shifting global landscape. Bain & Company's participation reflects its continued commitment to helping institutions and governments unlock human potential and build future-ready capabilities that drive long-term, inclusive growth. About Bain & Company Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, Bain works alongside clients to achieve extraordinary results and redefine industries. The firm complements its expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver faster and more enduring outcomes. Bain has also committed more than $1 billion in pro bono services to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges and earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of companies globally. Since 1973, Bain has measured its success by the success of its clients.
