Al Baha | 26 Muharram 1447 AH – July 21, 2025

In a pioneering step toward digital empowerment for young people, Al Baha regional governor and head of the executive committee for Al Baha summer events, Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Sawat, opened the region's first summer tech camp, part of the Al Baha Private College of Sciences summer program, in cooperation with the Higher Institute of Sciences and Management for Training.

The camp is the first training program of its kind held in Al Baha region, aiming to prepare and empower young men and women in modern technology fields and develop their digital and innovation skills, in line with the goals of digital transformation and Saudi Vision 2030.

At a Glance

  • Duration: 10 days at Al Baha Private College of Sciences, running daily from 4pm to 9pm.
  • Eligibility: ages 18 and up.
  • Workshop areas: computing and applications, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, programming and robotics design, graphic design and content creation, plus enrichment sessions, tech challenges and competitions.
  • Certification: participants receive accredited attendance certificates to boost their career prospects.

A step change in tech training in Al Baha. Organizers said the initiative marks the first of the region's summer tech programs, opening new horizons for preparing a digitally aware generation capable of innovation and participation in the knowledge economy, especially amid rising demand for advanced digital skills.

The camp is one of a series of integrated efforts between the government and academic sectors to develop national talent and deliver effective training content that raises young people's capabilities and prepares them for their professional and economic future.