šļø AI Arabia Center of Excellence | Advisory Board Roundtable Session 3 Podcast Theme: How Can Nations Build the Talent and Skills Required to Sustain AI-Driven Economies? As artificial intelligence transforms economies and industries, the success of national AI strategies will depend on developing the talent, skills, and leadership needed to sustain long-term innovation. Building AI-ready workforces requires collaboration between governments, academia, and the private sector to prepare people for the future of work. Featured Speakers: š¹ Zainab Al Amin, Vice President of National Digital Transformation, Microsoft Saudi Arabia š¹ Joseph Alenchery, SVP & Business Head (Energy Next), Infosys š¹ Kanwal Shahzad, Founder & CEO, AI Policing AI Ā· AISFY Ā· Digidot š¹ Rujuta Singh, AI Transformation & Innovation Partner, Solved Together š¹ Dr. Chris Cooper, Board Director & Advisor, AI & Technology Companies The discussion examines how governments, businesses, and educational institutions can work together to develop AI talent, strengthen digital literacy, foster lifelong learning, promote responsible AI leadership, and equip future generations with the skills needed to drive sustainable economic growth in an AI-powered world.