Recognizing the growing digital threats in the kingdom, Cisco and the Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) have joined hands to develop the digital skills of 8,000 trainers in the fields of cybersecurity and programming.

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Nokia announced a new professional level 5G course and certification aimed at network security. The Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course is part of Nokia’s program to train and certify industry professionals on 5G technology, from network access to application management.

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As part of its efforts to lessen the digital divide and promote inclusivity across the tech industry, Nokia has offered over 300 scholarships for Nanodegree programs, which are fully online and can be completed alongside further studies or full-time work, with a focus on students and career changers from underrepresented communities.

Read more: Nokia ropes in online learning platforms to provide tech education for underrepresented communities

Huawei’s rotating chairman Mr. Guo Ping has highlighted the decisive role that information and communications technology (ICT) can play as a driver of the Arab world’s socio-economic development, expanding the region’s digital economy, while speaking at the ongoing 5th China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, China.

Read more: Huawei executive urges collaboration from ICT players in Arab world for digitally bright future

In collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), Huawei launched the 5th edition of its annual learning program “Seeds for the Future” in Qatar. Selected students from Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Community College of Qatar would participate.

Read more: CRA, Huawei launch Seeds for the Future 2021 program in Qatar

Huawei’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) program ‘Seeds for the Future’ has been recognized in Bahrain by the International Group of Artificial Intelligence, one of the world's fastest-growing AI communities, for the substantial contribution Huawei has made to the advancement of technologies such as AI, IoT, and cloud computing amongst universities in Bahrain.

Read more: Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program receives recognition in Bahrain

Qualcomm Technologies has continued its drone leadership by unveiling the world’s first drone platform and reference design to offer both 5G and AI-capabilities.  The new solution follows the success of the Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars as a key breakthrough for unmanned flight powered by the Qualcomm Flight Platform.

Read more: Qualcomm unveils world’s first 5G and AI-enabled drone

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