The Elevate Program was first announced during the second Global AI Summit which launched in collaboration between SDAIA and Google Cloud and became the first of its kind to empower woman and train them in the fields of data and AI. 1,000 women from 28 countries have been trained so far.

SDAIA highlighted that the first phase of the program is conducted under the supervision of 16 processionals from within its own staff overseeing two different tracks — the Tech Professionals track and the Upskilling track for non-specialists. The program offers free sessions to help equip participants with the skills and experience needed for their current and future roles in the tech field. Examples include: cloud engineering, data engineering, machine learning (ML) engineering, and cloud business.

Elevate aims to empower women in emerging global markets to pursue new jobs in AI and ML by training total of 25,000 women over the next five years. Elevate targets women in the technology and science fields who are interested in pursuing careers in data, AI, or ML and prepares them for the rapidly expanding job market in such areas. Moreover, it seeks to close the gender gap in STEM fields within the emerging markets.

The launch of the Elevate Program exemplifies SDAIA's efforts in positioning the Kingdom at the global forefront by raising awareness and qualifying cadres in data and AI by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills through specialized programs incorporating the latest international practices offered by SDAIA Academy and contributing to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030’s.

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• Algeria
• Brazil
• Cuba
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Gambia (Republic of the)
• India
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Lesotho
• Mauritania
• Nigeria
• Oman
• Saudi Arabia
• Sudan
• Switzerland
• Syrian Arab Republic
• Tunisia
• Türkiye (Republic of)
• Uganda
• United Kingdom
• United Republic of Tanzania
• United States of America
• Viet Nam

This project empowers women in data & AI by tackling audience reach and rapid advancements. It builds a replicable model for sustained impact through targeted communication, community building, flexible learning, and trainee-turned-trainer empowerment. By increasing trainee numbers in future phases, the project's success story can be shared and scaled, creating a lasting legacy of diversity and innovation in the world of data and AI. This isn't just about empowering women, it's about igniting a movement that transforms the future.

By equipping participants with in-demand skills and experience, this project empowers individuals to secure employment, boosting economic participation and productivity. This translates a strengthened workforce for future needs and ultimately a more competitive and sustainable economy.

Bridging the digital divide and sparking economic growth, this project unlocks world-class learning in Data & AI for women, fostering their leadership in these critical fields. By empowering women, this initiative not only builds individual success but also injects diversity and innovation into the very fabric of our digital ecosystems, propelling societies toward a more prosperous and inclusive future