Riyadh: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with Microsoft and Gulf Intelligence, concluded the roundtable sessions held as part of the activities accompanying LEAP 2026, with the participation of more than 30 representatives from government entities, the private sector, and academic institutions. The sessions aimed to strengthen national talent readiness to keep pace with the rapid transformations driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in the labor market and digital economy.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the sessions discussed the future of skills and human capital amid the rapid adoption of AI technologies, highlighting the importance of building a flexible national skills ecosystem that responds to technological change and aligns education and training outcomes with current and future labor market needs.

The discussions also highlighted human capital as a key pillar for maximizing AI's benefits by raising awareness and readiness, developing workforce skills, and expanding upskilling and reskilling programs. These efforts enable national talent to effectively leverage emerging technologies and benefit from the professional and economic opportunities they create.