Bahrain Digital Talent Forum: A beacon for digital skills development
The University of Bahrain recently held the Bahrain Digital Talent Forum, an important event that brings together global experts in digital technology and academia. A central focus of the forum was the development of digital talent, an essential development area in a rapidly evolving technology-driven world. The gathering reflects the university’s commitment to being a force for educational innovation and technological advancement.
Developing ICT human resources: Collaborative efforts
At the heart of the forum was an in-depth look at the challenges and future opportunities in building a robust ICT talent ecosystem. The event featured keynote speeches by prominent figures in the ICT industry and well-known local universities. The forum highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in fostering innovation in the ICT workforce and emphasized the urgent need for gender equality in technology. A flagship initiative in this context is the Huawei ICT Talent initiative, which provides students with practical skill development opportunities facilitated by Huawei experts and experts.
Banking Innovation and Technology 2023 Summit
In this context, the Banking Innovation and Technology 2023 Summit showcased the best talent in the banking and fintech sectors. Emirates NBD, the region’s leading banking group, shared its vision to empower its workforce through digital and data-related training. The bank is implementing a five-year investment plan that will establish partnerships with universities and knowledge experts and deliver more than 11,000 data and analytics courses. The bank is focusing on hiring based on skills rather than qualifications and experience, marking a significant shift in its recruitment strategy.
AI for Good: Driving global impact
One of the highlights of the forum was the AI for Good initiative, a year-round digital platform organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-hosted with Switzerland. This initiative aims to identify practical AI solutions that harness the power of AI to advance human dignity and contribute to the global good, advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The program serves as a platform for AI innovators and problem owners to learn, build, and connect to drive global impact.