Riyadh:Tuwaiq Academy has concluded the Expo 2030 Riyadh challenge, a three-day event hosted at its headquarters from October 15 to 17. This event was held in collaboration with Misk Skills, a program of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), and Expo 2030 Riyadh.
According to Saudi Press Agency, more than 80 teams participated in the challenge, which was supported by over 100 judges and mentors. The participating teams focused on developing innovative technology solutions to tackle real-world challenges associated with Expo 2030 Riyadh.
Abdulaziz Alhammadi, CEO of Tuwaiq Academy, emphasized that the partnership is crucial in linking education with real-world challenges, thus preparing Saudi talent for the labor market.
The challenge also marked the conclusion of the "Immersive" program, which provides employment opportunities to outstanding participants. This program targeted university graduates and included specialized tracks in various fields such as data science and artificial intelligence, drones, cybersecurity, virtual worlds and game development, mechatronics engineering, and user experience.