Wamdah Tech and Agility are expanding their Saudi women tech skills programme into Madinah, Hail, and the Northern Borders to support local graduates.
The program is designed to help technology graduates build practical skills aligned with labor-market needs. It facilitates the transition from academic learning to hands-on experience in application development and AI-enabled technologies.
The expansion will give participants access to technical training, practical assignments, and projects. These are directly linked to the needs of local organizations and businesses.
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Expanding Saudi women's tech skills through practical training
Unlike a conventional skills-training program, the initiative is structured around a three-stage pathway. It connects classroom learning with practical application and real-world projects.
The first stage consists of an intensive three-day, 15-hour in-person training program. This is focused on application development and programming using AI-enabled tools.
Participants then move into a 45-day remote practical application period through the Wamdah Tech platform. This allows them to continue developing their skills outside the classroom.
The final stage connects participants with technology projects sourced from local organizations. The overall pathway can extend for up to 120 days, allowing graduates to apply their skills to practical technology needs.
Building professional readiness in the Saudi tech sector
The model is intended to help participants build demonstrable experience in addition to technical knowledge. This strengthens their readiness for professional opportunities in Saudi Arabia's technology sector.
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The programme specifically targets women graduates in computer science and information technology. It supports national efforts to expand Saudi women's participation in the country's growing digital economy.
By combining technical instruction with project-based learning, Wamdah Tech aims to give participants experience in developing applications. It exposes them to the practical requirements of modern technology projects.
Mentorship and local career development
Abdullah Al-Khaldi, CEO of MDK Innovation Nonprofit and General Supervisor of Wamdah Tech, said the initiative is focused on what happens after participants complete their initial training. The goal is to help graduates move from acquiring skills to applying them, gaining experience, and becoming better prepared for professional opportunities.
Connecting local talent with regional opportunities
Henadi Al-Saleh, CEO of Agility, said the company's support reflects its belief that skills development is more effective when learning is connected to practical application. The expansion across Madinah, Hail, and the Northern Borders also brings the program beyond Saudi Arabia's largest technology and business centres.
By connecting graduates with organisations and businesses in their local regions, the program aims to create opportunities for participants to apply technology skills to local needs. Wamdah Tech said the initiative is intended to support the development of local technology capabilities.
The program forms part of a broader effort to strengthen Saudi Arabia's technology talent pipeline. Demand for digital skills, application development, and AI capabilities continues to grow across the region.
Why Saudi Women Tech Skills matters to MENA
The program highlights a growing shift in MENA's approach to digital skills development, where training alone is increasingly insufficient. Employers need graduates who can demonstrate that they know how to apply technology in real projects, work with modern tools, and solve practical business problems.
Wamdah Tech's model addresses that gap by combining training, remote practice, and real-world projects. The focus on Saudi women graduates is also significant as countries across the region seek to increase participation in technology.
For Saudi Arabia, initiatives that connect graduates with organisations outside the country's main technology hubs help distribute digital opportunities more widely across the Kingdom.
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