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United News of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
BTS 2025 aims for 20,000 startup founder turnout
Bengaluru, July 21 (UNI) The Karnataka government aims to bring together 20,000 startup founders at the Bangalore Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, in what is being positioned as the largest and most inclusive platform for innovators in the country's tech ecosystem. The announcement was made by Ekroop Caur, Principal Secretary of the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, and S&T, during the curtain-raiser event held today. Caur said this year's BTS will offer an early-stage launchpad for startups through multiple rounds of pitching, mentorship from leading industry figures, and exclusive access to venture capitalists. 'This will be a focused, outcome-oriented engagement that supports innovation, investment, and cross-border collaboration,' she said. The event, now in its 28th edition, will take place from November 18 to 20 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), moving for the first time from its traditional venue at Bangalore Palace. The shift, according to Caur, reflects the government's intention to scale the event in size and ambition. 'Our dream is to move from leapfrogging to pole-vaulting,' she said, describing this year's theme, "Future-Eyes", as a call to shift from incremental to transformative innovation. This edition will feature a significantly expanded format, with 10 thematic tracks, up from six last year. New additions include verticals on Artificial Intelligence (AI Universe), Defense and Space Tech, Finverse (for FinTech), and My Planet, My Future, a track focused on sustainability. Each vertical will host its own sessions, business meetings, and exhibitions, providing deep-dive sectoral engagement. One of the key highlights will be the Future Makers Conclave, a three-hour exclusive event for startup founders, featuring ten influential speakers sharing life-changing ideas in 10-minute talks, a keynote address, and an experiential learning session. Entry will be restricted to founders and co-founders only. The summit will continue to highlight Karnataka's expanding global connections through the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA), which now includes partnerships with over 30 countries. Caur emphasized that these ties go beyond ceremonial MoUs. 'We have facilitated over 2,000 startups, 60 MoUs, and 500 international sessions through GIA. This is not symbolic; it is structural and strategic,' she stated. A major focus this year will be sustainability. The event will be entirely plastic-free, with all materials, including lanyards and ID cards, made from biodegradable materials. Waste generated on site will be processed in-house, and the event will run on green energy. The move to BIEC was also driven by the need to reduce reliance on diesel generators, which were unavoidable at Bangalore Palace. BTS 2025 will also present a holistic cultural experience, with curated Bangalore Walks allowing participants to explore the city's heritage and creativity. Visitors will be taken to cultural landmarks such as the Science Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art, Museum of Art & Photography, and the Venkatachalapathy Art Gallery. Caur said the summit would also serve as a gateway to emerging tech clusters beyond Bangalore. Cities like Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, and Mangaluru are being actively developed as innovation hubs. The government has launched a ₹1,000 crore Local Economy Accelerator Program (LEAP) to support infrastructure, incubation, and entrepreneurship in these clusters. 'We invite foreign delegates and investors to explore these regions,' she added. On the skilling front, Caur highlighted the 'Nipun' program, an industry-led initiative to drive large-scale skilling, upskilling, and reskilling in emerging technologies. The government has also initiated the setting up of a deep-tech incubator in Indiranagar and a state innovation museum in Bangalore. International collaboration will be further deepened through more delegations, exchange programs, and mixer events under the GIA platform, she said. Upcoming market access programs will see outbound delegations to countries like France, South Korea, and Finland. Caur called on global partners, international trade bodies, and technology associations to engage meaningfully with BTS 2025. 'This summit is not just Karnataka's showcase. It is India's window to the world of innovation,' she said. UNI BDN PRS
Tahawul Tech
18-04-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Oracle collaborates with MCIT to train 50,000 Saudi Nationals in AI
Oracle recently announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National eLearning Centre (NeLC) to equip 50,000 Saudi nationals with the latest Artificial Intelligence and digital technology skills that will help prepare them for the most in-demand technology-powered jobs of the future. Under the new collaboration, MCIT and NeLC will introduce Oracle's 'Mostaqbali' (My Future) program to Saudi citizens to boost lifelong learning, support local employment opportunities and enable Saudi organisations accelerate digital transformation with readily available local talent. 'This collaboration will play a pivotal role in advancing efforts to expand our national digital capabilities', said Safa Al-Rashed, Acting Deputy Minister for Future Capabilities and Jobs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. 'Oracle's partnership with the National eLearning Centre will contribute in adopting lifelong learning and ensure continuous development of digital skills most relevant for the intelligent age. It will strengthen national initiatives by providing cutting-edge training in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, while fostering innovation and equipping our citizens with skills required for jobs of the future'. Mostaqbali will be available to all Saudi nationals at different stages of their learning and professional careers—from students just entering the workforce to working professionals—with a special focus on women and early-career professionals. The program will strengthen Saudi Arabia's digital talent pool as organisations in the country look to increasingly hire local talent to deploy new technologies and drive digital innovation and growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030. 'Our collaboration with Oracle and MCIT accelerates the Kingdom's journey toward becoming a global hub for digital learning. The Mostaqbali initiative, delivered via FutureX and supported by our strategic partnerships, expands the impact of our national digital learning ecosystem bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity, and empowering Saudi talent to thrive in an AI-driven future', said Dr. Hajar Binasfour, Deputy Director General for Empowerment at the National eLearning Centre (NeLC). 'PwC estimates that by 2030, Artificial Intelligence will contribute $135 billion to Saudi Arabia's economy. At Oracle, we are committed to helping the Kingdom realise this major opportunity', said Gary Miller, Executive Vice President, Oracle Customer Success Services. 'Oracle is driving one of the fastest cloud region expansions in Saudi Arabia and simultaneously working to develop a strong local talent pool that can help local organisations tap into these resources and accelerate their transformations. Our collaboration with MCIT and NeLC around the Mostaqbali initiative will open Oracle's highly successful training programs to a large student and professional audience, making a significant contribution to help meet the demand for technical skills in the Kingdom'. In addition to the opportunity to secure professional certification, learners in the Mostaqbali program will also be able to earn badges that indicate their job readiness for specialised job roles, helping potential employers more easily identify candidates and supporting job placement opportunities in the Kingdom. The Mostaqbali program will be delivered as a digital learning experience through Oracle MyLearn, Oracle's comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University used by millions of technology trainees around the world. The program will offer rigorous foundational training in cloud technologies that will then channel students to professional-level training and certifications—including in areas such as DevOps, AI, applications business processes, machine learning, and data science—as well as additional training curated individually based on learning levels and educational goals. Image Credit: Oracle & Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Saudi Arabia
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands of Iowa students learn about skilled trades careers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over 7,000 students from 160 schools across the state came to participate in the Build My Future event to learn more about careers in skilled trades. There were booths scattered all across the Iowa State Fairgrounds teaching students about construction, healthcare, trucking, law enforcement and emergency services, military and more. The goal: to inspire the next generation. 'For every five people that are leaving the trades, only two are coming back in. And that's not just construction trades. That's all of the trades,' Iowa Skilled Trades President Chuck Gassmann said. 'So the biggest thing that inspires these students is that we ask our vendors that are here, the businesses, potential employers, that when they come to their booth, they have an activity for the students to do.' There were trucks, construction equipment, tech projects and more for students to interact with. WHO 13 Football Friday Primetime 2025 schedule released 'On the inside I was doing the welding job. It was really fun,' East High School freshman Roay Gutierrez said. 'It gives me ideas like anyone can come here and become anything they want to be in life.' 'They walk up saying, you know, they've been wanting to be a firefighter for forever, but a lot of them don't even think about the medical side,' Des Moines firefighter Brandon Morris said. 'They get over here, they get their hands on some equipment, and then they're racing each other innovating, racing each other putting on a tourniquet, seeing how much fun that they're having with that. And then their eyes are opening up to the medical world, the opportunities that are out there.' 'It just gives me a lot of options to look for,' East High School freshman Anisha Hart said. 'Yeah I may want to be a nurse now but maybe in three years, maybe I want to work in construction.' This is the sixth year this event has taken place. It started with just 1,200 students and has now grown to over 7,000. It's the largest event of its kind in the country. 'We hope that we're changing lives and showing kids that there is a really good career, really good benefits in highly technical industries and in the skilled trades,' Gassmann said. Metro News: Thousands of Iowa students learn about skilled trades careers Dino-mite experience coming to Blank Park Zoo Road construction impacting Highland Park and Oak Park businesses Des Moines sober living home ravaged by fire Tuesday night Man who shot at Iowa police officers sentenced after pleading guilty Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Channel Post MEA
16-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Oracle And Saudi Arabia's MCIT & NeLC To Train 50,000 Saudi Nationals In AI
Oracle has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National eLearning Center (NeLC) to equip 50,000 Saudi nationals with the latest Artificial Intelligence and digital technology skills that will help prepare them for the most in-demand technology-powered jobs of the future. Under the new collaboration, MCIT and NeLC will introduce Oracle's 'Mostaqbali' (My Future) program to Saudi citizens to boost lifelong learning, support local employment opportunities and enable Saudi organizations accelerate digital transformation with readily available local talent. 'This collaboration will play a pivotal role in advancing efforts to expand our national digital capabilities,' said Safa Al-Rashed, Acting Deputy Minister for Future Capabilities and Jobs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. 'Oracle's partnership with the National eLearning Center will contribute in adopting lifelong learning and ensure continuous development of digital skills most relevant for the intelligent age. It will strengthen national initiatives by providing cutting-edge training in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, while fostering innovation and equipping our citizens with skills required for jobs of the future.' Mostaqbali will be available to all Saudi nationals at different stages of their learning and professional careers from students just entering the workforce to working professionals—with a special focus on women and early-career professionals. The program will strengthen Saudi Arabia's digital talent pool as organizations in the country look to increasingly hire local talent to deploy new technologies and drive digital innovation and growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030. 'Our collaboration with Oracle and MCIT accelerates the Kingdom's journey toward becoming a global hub for digital learning. The Mostaqbali initiative, delivered via FutureX and supported by our strategic partnerships, expands the impact of our national digital learning ecosystem bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity, and empowering Saudi talent to thrive in an AI-driven future,' said Dr. Hajar Binasfour, Deputy Director General for Empowerment at the National eLearning Center (NeLC). 'PwC estimates that by 2030, Artificial Intelligence will contribute $135 billion to Saudi Arabia's economy. At Oracle, we are committed to helping the Kingdom realize this major opportunity,' said Gary Miller, executive vice president, Oracle Customer Success Services. 'Oracle is driving one of the fastest cloud region expansions in Saudi Arabia and simultaneously working to develop a strong local talent pool that can help local organizations tap into these resources and accelerate their transformations. Our collaboration with MCIT and NeLC around the Mostaqbali initiative will open Oracle's highly successful training programs to a large student and professional audience, making a significant contribution to help meet the demand for technical skills in the Kingdom.' In addition to the opportunity to secure professional certification, learners in the Mostaqbali program will also be able to earn badges that indicate their job readiness for specialized job roles, helping potential employers more easily identify candidates and supporting job placement opportunities in the Kingdom. The Mostaqbali program will be delivered as a digital learning experience through Oracle MyLearn, Oracle's comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University used by millions of technology trainees around the world. The program will offer rigorous foundational training in cloud technologies that will then channel students to professional-level training and certifications—including in areas such as DevOps, AI, applications business processes, machine learning, and data science—as well as additional training curated individually based on learning levels and educational goals. 0 0
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oracle collaborates with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and National eLearning Center
Development of strong local talent pipeline will help the Kingdom to achieve its projected AI economy potential of $135 billion by 2030 Human Capability Initiative Conference RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Oracle today announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National eLearning Center (NeLC) to equip 50,000 Saudi nationals with the latest Artificial Intelligence and digital technology skills that will help prepare them for the most in-demand technology-powered jobs of the future. Under the new collaboration, MCIT and NeLC will introduce Oracle's 'Mostaqbali' (My Future) program to Saudi citizens to boost lifelong learning, support local employment opportunities and enable Saudi organizations accelerate digital transformation with readily available local talent. 'This collaboration will play a pivotal role in advancing efforts to expand our national digital capabilities,' said Safa Al-Rashed, Acting Deputy Minister for Future Capabilities and Jobs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. 'Oracle's partnership with the National eLearning Center will contribute in adopting lifelong learning and ensure continuous development of digital skills most relevant for the intelligent age. It will strengthen national initiatives by providing cutting-edge training in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, while fostering innovation and equipping our citizens with skills required for jobs of the future.' Mostaqbali will be available to all Saudi nationals at different stages of their learning and professional careers from students just entering the workforce to working professionals—with a special focus on women and early-career professionals. The program will strengthen Saudi Arabia's digital talent pool as organizations in the country look to increasingly hire local talent to deploy new technologies and drive digital innovation and growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030. 'Our collaboration with Oracle and MCIT accelerates the Kingdom's journey toward becoming a global hub for digital learning. The Mostaqbali initiative, delivered via FutureX and supported by our strategic partnerships, expands the impact of our national digital learning ecosystem bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity, and empowering Saudi talent to thrive in an AI-driven future,' said Dr. Hajar Binasfour, Deputy Director General for Empowerment at the National eLearning Center (NeLC). 'PwC estimates that by 2030, Artificial Intelligence will contribute $135 billion to Saudi Arabia's economy. At Oracle, we are committed to helping the Kingdom realize this major opportunity,' said Gary Miller, executive vice president, Oracle Customer Success Services. 'Oracle is driving one of the fastest cloud region expansions in Saudi Arabia and simultaneously working to develop a strong local talent pool that can help local organizations tap into these resources and accelerate their transformations. Our collaboration with MCIT and NeLC around the Mostaqbali initiative will open Oracle's highly successful training programs to a large student and professional audience, making a significant contribution to help meet the demand for technical skills in the Kingdom.' In addition to the opportunity to secure professional certification, learners in the Mostaqbali program will also be able to earn badges that indicate their job readiness for specialized job roles, helping potential employers more easily identify candidates and supporting job placement opportunities in the Kingdom. The Mostaqbali program will be delivered as a digital learning experience through Oracle MyLearn, Oracle's comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University used by millions of technology trainees around the world. The program will offer rigorous foundational training in cloud technologies that will then channel students to professional-level training and certifications—including in areas such as DevOps, AI, applications business processes, machine learning, and data science—as well as additional training curated individually based on learning levels and educational goals. About Oracle Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at Trademarks Oracle, Java, MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company ushering in the new era of cloud computing. Contact Info Gaurav Bhatnagar Senior Director, Corporate Communications – Middle East & Africa Oracle +971 55 100 1407
