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Aramco's digital arm has joined forces with Accenture to revolutionize Saudi Arabia's workforce in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. 

The partnership, announced on Thursday, aims to boost generative AI innovation and help address the evolving digital talent requirement across industries and contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. 

Aramco Digital will implement Accenture LearnVantage’s AI-native platform, which uses a generative AI recommendation engine to compile learning content to align individual learning needs. It will also bring in a wide network of leading Arabic and English trainers and mentors from Accenture across industries and academia to aid in the development of the Kingdom's workforce and talent.

Accenture will train Aramco Digital's workforce, including in the responsible use of AI, and help Aramco Digital in its pursuit of becoming the largest provider of generative AI services in Saudi Arabia. 

“Gen AI will continue to reshape the business sectors and the talent landscape in our Kingdom," said Tareq Amine, CEO of Aramco Digital. "We are partnering with Accenture to ensure we are not only prepared for the gen AI transformation but are well positioned to lead it. We are excited to work alongside them to bring our deep capabilities and digital solutions in gen AI learning to market to serve the Kingdom’s workforce and help advance us toward achieving Vision 2030.” 

The two companies will also collaborate to drive greater AI fluency in other organizations in Saudi Arabia and develop the talent needed to navigate changes brought by future technological advancements.

“We are passionate about helping organizations in Saudi Arabia become talent creators and contributing our extensive knowledge and capabilities to transform the way people learn,” said Omar Boulos, CEO of Accenture Middle East. 

“Our collaboration with Aramco Digital marks a significant step toward strengthening the Kingdom’s workforce with the skills of the future, and builds upon our existing commitment to support this dynamic market through digital skilling.” 

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