Ministry of Communications and Snap Sign Partnership to Train Over 20,000 Saudis in Digital Skills

Riyadh: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Snap have entered into a strategic partnership agreement on the sidelines of LEAP 2026. This collaboration aims to enhance the readiness of national talent for future job markets by equipping more than 20,000 Saudis with digital skills by 2030. The Saudi Digital Academy will act as the implementing arm for this initiative. According to Saudi Press Agency, the agreement establishes a framework for long-term cooperation, focusing on developing national talent, enabling the digital economy ecosystem, and strengthening digital trust. This initiative will contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 targets and support the growth of the Kingdom's digital economy. The partnership comes at a time when the Kingdom's digital sector is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by investments in advanced technologies and the development of national capabilities. Saudi Arabia is one of Snap's largest markets globally, with more than 26 million people using Snapchat each month.