Alba Partners with NVTC’s R&D Arm to Upskill Employees with AI Knowledge

Source: www.gulfoilandgas.com 8/21/2024, Location: Middle East

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has joined forces with the Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre (NAIRDC), the research and development arm of the Nasser Vocational Training Centre (NVTC), to deliver a comprehensive three-day ‘Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Industry 4.0’ course for 35 of its employees.

Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali visited the students on 21 August 2024 at the Company’s Oasis Hall along with Dr. Jassim Haji, Executive Advisor for AI and Data Science, NAIRDC and representatives from both organisations.

“Artificial Intelligence is a dynamic force revolutionising industries and societies,” stated Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali. “This cutting-edge course is pivotal to our Industry 4.0 journey and our dedication to cultivating a future-ready workforce. By empowering our team with AI expertise, we’ll streamline operations, drive innovation, and achieve unprecedented excellence.

We’re also pleased to partner with NAIRDC, a leading institute in Artificial Intelligence in Bahrain, to elevate our employees’ AI acumen.”

NAIRDC's CEO, Dr. Abdulla bin Naser Al Noaimi, stated, “We commend Alba for their commitment to technological innovation. Together, we are working to implement high-quality initiatives that leverage cognitive integration with modern technology and artificial intelligence.”

Dr. Al Noaimi highlighted the pivotal role of AI in driving transformation in the industrial sector and various processes across organizations in the near future. He noted that this collaboration with Alba is not the first of its kind and expressed pride in NAIRDC's leadership in AI at both local and regional levels. He also emphasized the importance of continued joint efforts with all entities to accelerate digital transformation and the adoption of AI applications in Bahrain.

Concluding on 22 August 2024, this course covers various aspects of AI, including modern applications, future trends, and fundamentals of generative AI and prompt engineering.


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