Grooming next gen data scientists

UK-based Adsertor has teamed up with several Ministries and Universities in Bahrain to set up an educational training programme that will see 20 Bahraini students undergo training in Data Science and Analytics in the UK. The technology firm plans to invest $2.7 million (BD1million) in human capital to nurture local Bahraini talent as the next generation of Data Scientists. The programme, hosted in the United Kingdom, will allow 20 Bahraini students to attend a vocational course where they will be learning the latest techniques in data application with a specific focus on smart algorithms.

The students will also be provided with employment opportunities with Adsertor and work with the company’s technologies. Adsertor’s core operations are focused on delivering digital services to both the FinTech and wider business community and works with government entities on their digital transformation projects. Mazen Alhilli, Director of Investor Relations & Government Affairs at Bahrain Economic Development Board, said: “Adsertor’s investment is yet another vote of confidence in the country’s education and technology strategies that will equip the next generation with the skills needed to succeed in the modern, digital workplace.”

He added: “Bahrain is developing an ecosystem which will enable the best possible operating environment for disruptive companies like Asdertor. Training and upskilling our workforce lies at the heart of this and we are making great strides in developing the Kingdom’s human capital.” Bahrain currently ranks on top of global ICT readiness indices, including first in the GCC by the World Economic Forum, largely due to Bahrain’s strong track record of public service and regulatory reform.

Speaking about the next stage in its strategy, Timothy Roberts, the Chairman and Founder of Adsertor, said: “The training of young Bahrainis is key to our success, as it will ensure we can rapidly deploy our technology to a broad range of clients. The ability to build a sustainable business is what attracted us to Bahrain in the first place and we look forward to working even more closely with local and regional partners to bring new technologies to market in the near future.”