20 Global Ministers Gather in Riyadh for a Ministerial Roundtable on Human Capability Development as part of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI)

The roundtable explored the critical need for integrating digital skills as a cornerstone of human capability development and examined AI literacy's central role in ensuring individuals can thrive in an AI-driven economy. 

The meeting also highlighted the need to establish inclusive strategies that promote digital education, and the importance of integrating AI skills into curricula and strengthening international collaboration to discover scalable solutions that can provide equitable access to AI tools and digital training worldwide. 

Participants in the roundtable agreed to issue a joint statement following the meeting, which highlighted key aspects of the discussion and outlined their main recommendations on next steps, which are as follows: 

The roundtable reinforces the Kingdom's commitment to leading global efforts in human capability development in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, driven by its recognition of the central role of human capability development in achieving sustainable economic growth worldwide. Global participants in the roundtable identified innovative, concrete solutions to ensure that countries can remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth across various industries by enabling individuals and institutions to succeed in an AI-powered world.

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