Huawei and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) have announced the official opening of the Future Skills Center in Riyadh. The initiative reinforces their joint commitment to developing national talent and accelerating Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.

The opening ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials. These included H.E. Haytham AlOhali, Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology; H.E. Chang Hua, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Saudi Arabia; and Eng. Murhaf Bin Mohammed Al-Madani, Assistant Minister for Development and Transformation at the Ministry of Education. Other attendees included Eng. Mansour bin Saleh Al-Qurashi, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Partnerships; Safa Al-Rashed, Deputy Minister of Future Jobs and Capabilities; and Liam Zhao, Chairman of the Board at Huawei Saudi Arabia.

Huawei revealed that the Center is an evolution of the Future Space exhibition, launched in 2022 in collaboration with the Saudi Space Commission (SSC). This exhibition is the largest of its kind outside China. It features emerging technologies such as autonomous driving, 3D printing, and brainwave-controlled robotics.

• Future Space has hosted over 35,000 visitors
• It conducted more than 270 training sessions for 10,000+ participants

Vice Minister AlOhali emphasized the importance of digital skills in building human capital and driving economic growth. He stated that the Future Skills Center offers advanced training in digital technologies, aligned with the goals of Vision 2030.

Huawei and MCIT previously announced plans at the 2025 LEAP Summit to expand Future Space into a broader Future Skills framework. The new center will serve as a hub for innovation, skills development, and practical learning in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G, and smart applications.

Ambassador Chang Hua highlighted the collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia in education, innovation, and technology. He described the project as a symbol of shared values in knowledge exchange and sustainable growth.

Liam Zhao from Huawei added that the launch reflects Huawei’s ongoing efforts to empower Saudi youth and grow local digital capabilities.

Huawei confirmed that the Future Skills Center aligns with national strategies to build a knowledge-based, digitally enabled society. It will offer certifications, training, and hands-on experiences to inspire the next generation of tech leaders in Saudi Arabia.

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