Binance Academy, the educational division of the global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced a new partnership with Gulf Colleges and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce aimed at significantly advancing blockchain educational programs throughout Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made during a special seminar held in Riyadh, where Binance's marketing director Rachel Conlan joined more than 60 participants, including key local business leaders and academic stakeholders.
This collaboration marks a strategic step in developing blockchain literacy and technical skills in the Kingdom, directly aligning with the ambitious goals outlined in Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' program for digital transformation and workforce development.
New partnership to tailor blockchain education to the needs of the Saudi market.
The partnership, officially signed during the event in Riyadh, represents a comprehensive plan to expand access to high-quality blockchain-related education throughout Saudi Arabia. According to published data, Binance Academy will closely collaborate with Gulf Colleges and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to co-develop a specialized curriculum, design relevant educational materials, and create certification programs. These educational offerings will be carefully tailored to meet the specific needs and nuances of the local Saudi market.
These measures are expected to contribute to the implementation of national strategies aimed at enhancing overall digital literacy and strengthening the technical capabilities of Saudi Arabia's workforce, which are key principles of the Kingdom's 'Vision 2030' goals.
Binance Academy, which already offers a wide range of online courses covering topics such as the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies, is one of the most widely used educational platforms in the sector worldwide. Its collaboration with these prominent regional institutions demonstrates coordinated efforts to provide structured, effective learning pathways for both individuals and organizations looking to work with decentralized technologies.
At the seminar in Riyadh, key figures support the idea of collaborative education.
The seminar in Riyadh also attracted prominent figures from the blockchain sector, further underscoring the significance of the initiative.
Among those present were individuals identified online as @Abrlien, noted as the top influencer in the blockchain space in 2024, and @mubarak_cto, who leads business development at Tutorial Token. Both reportedly welcomed the growing engagement and commitment of Binance Academy in fostering a blockchain educational environment in the Kingdom.
Focus on workforce development to achieve the goals of Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030'.
Through this strategic partnership, Binance Academy plans to make a direct contribution to the development of Saudi Arabia's workforce. A key component of this will be the offering of certification programs designed to meet the changing needs of regional businesses and organizations as they increasingly engage with blockchain technology.
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These programs ultimately aim to create a skilled team of professionals knowledgeable in blockchain. These individuals will then be well-prepared to contribute to and stimulate growth in emerging economic sectors increasingly relying on distributed ledger technology.
Thanks to these new resources and strong institutional support, local students and businesses across Saudi Arabia have significantly expanded access to essential knowledge and practical tools in blockchain.
