BrazilAramco Digital partners with Accenture for AI-skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia
Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, has formed a strategic partnership with Accenture to drive the adoption of generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies within its business.
Arriving hot on the heels of consumer goods giant Unilever selecting Accenture as its global partner for generative AI roll-outs, now one of the Middle East’s biggest companies has followed suit with a similar announcement.
By revenue, oil and chemicals giant Aramco is one of the world’s largest companies. Aramco Digital is the company’s digital and technology subsidiary, tasked with driving digital transformation and technological innovation within the business and externally.
Teaming up with Accenture, Aramco Digital wants to become a leader in generative AI, which in recent times has been described as the “most transformative technology” since the industrial revolution by the likes of Accenture and fellow industry counterpart McKinsey & Company (and many others).
“Generative AI will continue to reshape the business sectors and the talent landscape. We are partnering with Accenture to ensure we are not only prepared for the gen AI transformation but are well positioned to lead it,” said Tareq Amine, CEO of Aramco Digital. “And we are excited to work alongside them to bring our deep capabilities and digital solutions in Generative AI learning to market to serve the Kingdom’s workforce and help advance us toward achieving Vision 2030.”
At the core of the partnership lies building an AI-ready workforce. Aramco Digital will adopt Accenture’s LearnVantage’s AI-native platform, which uses a generative AI recommendation engine to curate learning content and offer deep capabilities – from skill gaps assessment and personalized learning to certifications – to ensure individuals gain the skills to become tech-savvy and succeed in their changing role.
The LearnVantage platform will equip the Aramco’s entire workforce with foundational and specialized AI skills, including the responsible use of AI. Alongside the platform and an AI curriculum, Accenture will also provide access to a wide network of Arabic and English trainers and mentors, including leading players across industries and academia.
And externally…
The two companies will further collaborate to bringing AI capabilities to other organizations in the Kingdom, which Aramco Digital says is part of its mission to “address the evolving digital talent requirement across industries and contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”
Omar Boulos, CEO of Accenture in the Middle East, stated: “We are passionate about helping organizations in Saudi Arabia become talent creators and contributing our extensive knowledge and capabilities to transform the way people learn. Our collaboration with Aramco Digital marks a significant step toward strengthening the Kingdom’s workforce with the skills of the future, and builds upon our existing commitment to support this dynamic market through digital skilling.”
Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture’s LearnVantage offering, added: “Powered by its cloud-based and AI-native platform, Accenture LearnVantage will play a critical role in accelerating digital skilling and ensuring learning effectiveness. We are excited to partner with Aramco Digital to deliver innovative solutions and help the Kingdom forge future-ready workforces.”
The latest project continues a longstanding relationship between Aramco and Accenture, including a large digital consulting contract signed last year.
