Deal to boost AI skills for Saudi students

ICAIRE will host in-person workshops at several Saudi universities and virtual sessions for others, with training provided by Gemini Academy. (SPA)
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Updated 08 September 2025
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Deal to boost AI skills for Saudi students

  • Google AI Pro gives students access to advanced tools, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, the Veo 3 video generation tool, the Deep Research feature, Gemini integration with Gmail and Docs, and 2 TB of Google Drive cloud storage

RIYADH: The International Center for AI Research and Ethics, supervised by UNESCO in Riyadh, has partnered with Google to offer university students across Saudi Arabia free access to Google AI Pro for one year.

The initiative aims to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence and expand their opportunities for research and innovation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

ICAIRE will host in-person workshops at several Saudi universities and virtual sessions for others, with training provided by Gemini Academy.

Registration is open to all university students in the Kingdom until Nov. 3 via the center’s website, the SPA added.

Google AI Pro gives students access to advanced tools, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, the Veo 3 video generation tool, the Deep Research feature, Gemini integration with Gmail and Docs, and 2 TB of Google Drive cloud storage.

The program empowers students with cutting-edge AI resources to boost their innovation and digital productivity skills.

 


Saudi leaders offer condolences after flooding in Morocco

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
Updated 16 December 2025
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Saudi leaders offer condolences after flooding in Morocco

  • The African nation experienced heavy rain and snow over the weekend, and authorities have warned of similar conditions in the coming days

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to Moroccan King Mohammed VI following the flash flood in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi that killed at least 37 people.

The African nation experienced heavy rain and snow over the weekend, and authorities have warned of similar conditions in the coming days.

King Salman expressed his deepest condolences to the king, the families of the deceased and people of Morocco.