Riyadh hosted the honoring of 52 recipients of professional badges in data and artificial intelligence (AI) during the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI.
According to SPA, SDAIA Vice President Eng. Sami Moquim presented the badges to the specialists. The recognition acknowledges their technical competencies, contributions to the data and AI ecosystem, and their role in advancing the national sector.
The initiative is designed to spotlight specialized talent and develop national capabilities to align professional skills with labor market demands. The credentials are benchmarked against international standards and awarded to candidates who pass examinations validating technical knowledge, skills, and practical experience.
The program includes two primary professional tracks: Data Scientist and AI Engineer. Each track is structured across three proficiency levels, which are Assistant, Associate, and Expert. These badges offer organizations a certified mechanism to identify and deploy qualified talent for national initiatives.
Who received the professional badges and where was the ceremony held? Fifty-two specialists received professional badges in data and artificial intelligence (AI) during a ceremony in Riyadh. The event took place during the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, where SDAIA Vice President Eng. Sami Moquim presented the credentials to the recipients in the presence of industry specialists, experts, and senior officials.
What are the specific tracks and levels available in the professional badge program? The program is organized into two primary professional tracks, which are AI Engineer and Data Scientist. Each of these tracks is further divided into three progressive proficiency levels: Assistant, Associate, and Expert. These credentials are awarded to candidates who pass rigorous examinations that validate their technical knowledge and practical experience.
What is the purpose and standard of the SDAIA professional badges? The badges are benchmarked against international standards to help organizations identify and deploy qualified data and AI talent. The initiative aims to develop national capabilities and align professional skills with evolving labor market demands, enabling specialists to contribute to high-impact national initiatives through certified technical competencies.