Saudi Arabia allies with Microsoft to make Vision 2030 happen

Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Microsoft, which will give young Saudi nationals the chance to train with the IT giant in support Vision 2030.

2016-06-22 12:11

Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Microsoft, which will give young Saudi nationals the chance to train with the IT giant in support of the kingdom's Vision 2030 .

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman met with CEO of Microsoft Satya Narayana Nadella at the IT giant’s office in Silicon Valley on Tuesday. The two signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), under which Microsoft will train young Saudi nationals in computing technology.

"Microsoft will come out with technology to translate the Vision 2030 into a reality, with a focus on human capital and innovation, and we aspire to achieve it as early as possible,” Nadella said, according to Saudi Gazette .

The agreement also states that Microsoft will work to boost the Decision Making Support Center at the Royal Court through systems and operational programs, all backed by a team of Microsoft experts.