Communications Ministry Launches AI Skills Passport Program To Enhance National Talent Capabilities

Communications Ministry Launches AI Skills Passport Program to Enhance National Talent Capabilities

Riyadh, July (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز ‎‎‎ 17 يوليو 2026ء) The program aims to equip participants with fundamental AI knowledge and digital skills while enhancing their understanding of AI applications across key sectors. It offers a structured learning journey that begins with the fundamentals of technology and programming and extends to business, sustainability, and employability, aligning with the evolving demands of the current and future labor market.

The program focuses on strengthening participants' understanding of core technology concepts, including the distinction between hardware and software and their roles in building digital systems. It also introduces programming concepts, languages, and paradigms, explores the role of AI in software development, and highlights responsible AI applications across various fields to improve participants' digital readiness.

In addition, the program covers AI's role in supporting sustainability, entrepreneurship, and information technology while developing career readiness skills and career planning for the AI era through an applied learning experience that fosters digital thinking and innovation.

Offering the program through the National eLearning Platform, FutureX reflects the platform's role in enabling organizations to deliver digital education and training programs and expand access to high-quality learning opportunities through an integrated national ecosystem that supports the efficient delivery of digital content and strengthens collaboration among educational and training providers.

The program is open to all students aged 16 and above as part of the ministry's efforts to raise AI awareness, accelerate the readiness of national talent, and develop digital skills to support future employment opportunities. The program is scheduled to begin on February 26, 2026.