HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, on Thursday announced the launch of HUMAIN+, introducing a new approach to applied AI education designed to transform AI awareness into practical capability and empower individuals and organizations to build, deploy and apply artificial intelligence to real-world challenges.

The launch was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at HUMAIN's headquarters in Riyadh, formally inaugurating the HUMAIN+ learning center and showcasing the program, which combines practical AI education with digital content and immersive experiences. 

HUMAIN+ advances HUMAIN's vision for applied AI education through role-based learning, sector-specific labs, hands-on product development and competency-based assessments and certificates of completion to help organizations move beyond experimentation towards practical adoption and deployment.

Located in HUMAIN’s offices in Majdoul Tower, the HUMAIN+ learning center will offer a dedicated environment for learning, experimentation and collaboration, with programs tailored to different levels of expertise. From executives shaping AI strategy and investment decisions to professionals integrating AI into daily operations, developers building AI-powered solutions, specialists advancing emerging technologies, and infrastructure experts powering AI at scale, the initiative aims to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven future.

This approach focuses on a sector-specific, practical learning model built around a clear vision: moving beyond learning about AI to building with it, and measuring success by what people can put into practice. Rather than measuring success through attendance and certificates alone, participants will work on relevant business and sector challenges, develop working prototypes and AI solutions, and demonstrate their capabilities through evidence of applied work using HUMAIN's AI products and infrastructure.

“In the age of AI, one of the most important investments we can make is in people and the skills they will need for the future, Technology will continue to evolve at an extraordinary pace, and we have a responsibility to ensure that people have the practical knowledge, experience and confidence to evolve with it. Through HUMAIN+, we are connecting our full-stack AI capabilities with hands-on learning, empowering leaders to make better decisions, professionals to transform how they work, and builders to turn ideas into real solutions. This is about more than preparing people for the future of AI. It is about future-proofing our talent, creating opportunities for generations to come, and building a lasting legacy of human capability alongside technological progress,” said Tareq Amin, Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN.

Turning AI Knowledge into Practical Capability

HUMAIN+ will offer structured learning journeys combining foundational AI knowledge with hands-on application, enabling participants to develop skills relevant to their roles and industries. Its four learning journeys will address leadership, non-technical professionals, technical talent and students, with pathways ranging from AI strategy, governance and productivity to product development, agentic AI, security and infrastructure operations.

Sector-specific labs will connect learning directly to real-world challenges across government, finance, healthcare, energy and industry, education, tourism, logistics and supplya chain, legal and compliance, human resources, and sport. Participants will work through a structured process of identifying challenges, designing use cases, building prototypes, validating solutions and demonstrating results.

The learning experience will integrate HUMAIN's own AI ecosystem, enabling participants to work with HUMAIN platforms, models and infrastructure. Its AI-native approach will combine campus-based instruction, self-paced digital learning supported by an ALLAM-powered tutor, and immersive experiences designed to deepen understanding through practical engagement.

“HUMAIN+ is designed around a fundamental question: what can a learner actually build, improve or deploy as a result of their experience? We are bringing learning into the context of real work, with programs shaped around industry challenges and practical outcomes. By connecting learners directly with HUMAIN's technology stack and the people building it, we aim to develop capabilities that organizations can use, from improving everyday workflows to creating new AI products and solutions. At the same time, we want to help people understand the fundamentals of AI, what it is, how it works and how to navigate one of the most exciting and pivotal technologies of our time,” said 

Mubashir Malik, Head of HUMAIN Academy.

The Riyadh campus is designed to accommodate approximately 1,500 learner places annually, supported by GPU-backed Builder Labs and dedicated spaces for demonstrations and project showcases. Following its launch and ribbon-cutting ceremony, the HUMAIN+ learning center is scheduled to become operational in Q1 2027.

Expanding AI Learning Through Immersive Experiences

A key component of HUMAIN+ is its planned integration of immersive streaming technology, designed to make AI concepts, demonstrations and real-world applications more interactive and experiential.

Through its partnership with VUZ, HUMAIN is developing immersive learning experiences that combine its AI capabilities with VUZ's patented 360-degree video technology, exploring new ways of delivering educational content and engaging learners.

The first immersive HUMAIN+ showcase was presented at the launch event, providing attendees with an early demonstration of how immersive technology can complement traditional and digital learning.

The immersive experience is expected to become available in the coming month, expanding the reach of HUMAIN+ through interactive content and experiential formats. This aims to support HUMAIN's broader ambition to make practical AI education more engaging, accessible and connected to real-world applications.

“We believe immersive technology and video streaming have the power to transform industries, including education, by making learning more interactive and engaging. Our partnership with HUMAIN allows us to apply our technology to AI streaming and education, developing experiences that help learners build practical knowledge in new ways. Together, we are working to bring immersive experiences to learners at scale,” said Khaled Zaatarah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VUZ. -TradeArabia News Service