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Huawei recognises graduates of ICT Talent Training Programme in Saudi Arabia

harness these emerging technologies to drive industry innovation and address real-world challenges .

In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology , MCIT and the Saudi Digital Academy , Huawei , has awarded Saudi Arabia-based graduates of the ICT Talent Training Programme 2023 during an official ceremony held at MCIT headquarters .

This training programme is a strategic initiative designed to equip Saudi students with essential knowledge and skills for enhanced professional career growth through courses , mentorship and hands-on learning .
The ICT Talent Training Programme 2023 places special emphasis on cutting-edge technologies at the Global Training , GTC in Hangzhou , China , including Wireless , 5G , Cloud Computing , AI , and Digital Power .
It also provides courses in Network Security . By immersing participants in hands-on learning experiences and mentorship , Huawei aims to cultivate a new generation of technologies who can
Endorsing the programme , HE Eng Abdullah Alswaha , Minister of Communications and Information Technology met the Saudi talent at the commencement of the ICT Talent Training Programme 2023 at the Huawei global headquarters in Shenzhen , during his visit last July .
The awards ceremony was held at the MCIT HQ in the presence of Ibrahem AlNasser , Deputy Minister for Future Jobs and Digital Capabilities , MCIT , Eng Bassam Al-Bassam , Deputy Minister for Telecom and Infrastructure , Mohammed Alrobayan , Deputy Minister for Technology , MCIT , Mohammed Alsuhaim , CEO of Saudi Digital Academy , and Eng . Nabil Khalid Al-Dabal , CEO of the Transformation Programme at the Ministry of Interior .
The ICT Talent Training Programme 2023 is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 , which aims to position the nation as a global in technology and innovation . For this year ’ s edition , Huawei partnered with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Saudi Digital Academy and the training programme included 15 participants from the Kingdom ’ s Ministry of Interior , and the Ministry of Sport , in addition to STC Solutions and SDA graduates .

Digital healthcare provider , Alma Health enters Saudi through partnership with Arabian Shield

Alma Health , a digital healthcare provider created to transform the lives of individuals living with chronic conditions , has signed its first insurance agreement in Saudi Arabia with Arabian Shield , a prominent Cooperative Insurance Company which is regulated by the Saudi Central Bank and the Council for Cooperative Health Insurance .

As part of this partnership , Arabian Shield ’ s insured members will now have access to a premium digital healthcare experience , powered by Alma Health . Alma Health offers virtual doctor consultations directly via its mobile application with one of the company ’ s licensed , in-house physicians .
Alma Health is a direct-to-patient digital healthcare provider which was founded in May 2021 , and initially launched in Abu Dhabi . The company is present in the United Arab Emirates , Saudi Arabia and Egypt . The platforms host services such as : virtual doctor consultations , automatic prescription renewals , home delivery of prescription medicines and at-home lab tests . The digital platform creates centralised healthcare through a seamlessly created easy-to-use app where users can fully manage their chronic
condition needs . The company is backed by global and regional VCs . The company also offers convenient lab tests , which can be done in the comfort of one ’ s home .
From there , patients can obtain prescriptions on a renewal basis and are provided with delivery of their prescription medication at no added cost . Patients can also benefit from a second opinion on their chronic condition as well as a customised management plan to improve clinical outcomes .
Since its launch , Alma Health has witnessed exceptional demand for its comprehensive digital healthcare services across three different markets in the region . With its innovative technology and dedicated team , Alma Health is well-positioned to deliver on its promise and help chronic patients lead healthier happier lives . The partnership marks a step forward in the digitisation of healthcare services in Saudi Arabia . Alma Health and Arabian Shield share a common goal of improving healthcare access and quality for individuals across the country .
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