The Minister of Investment inaugurates the Drone Club at Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh
In a significant step that reinforces the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position as a regional hub for advanced technologies, His Excellency the Minister of Investment, Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, inaugurated Drone the Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh. This initiative is a strategic partnership between the Academy and DCL, a world leader in organizing drone races. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Executive Vice President of Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability, Mr. Sulaiman bin Saleh Al-Muhaimidi, and a number of officials and specialists in the technology sector.
Strategic importance and global relevance
This launch comes at a time when the world is witnessing a massive surge in the use of drone technology, which is no longer limited to entertainment but has become a cornerstone in many vital sectors such as logistics, geological surveying, security, and smart agriculture. This step is perfectly aligned with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to build a strong digital economy based on innovation and knowledge, and to localize advanced technology industries.
The launch of the club within the “Tuwaiq Drones” initiative aims to create a stimulating and organized environment that brings together professionals and amateurs, thus contributing to bridging the gap in specialized technical skills and qualifying national cadres to compete globally in this growing field.
Graduating qualified personnel and launching new camps
The launch event included a celebration of the graduation of students from the FPV drone camps, who completed an intensive educational journey that contributed to developing their skills in engineering, building, and professionally controlling drones. Continuing this approach, the event also saw the launch of eight new specialized drone camps, with the academy offering registration for interested individuals here .
An integrated environment for innovation and competition
The club is distinguished by offering a comprehensive system of services and facilities, including:
- State-of-the-art facilities for experiencing and learning to fly drones.
- A forum that brings together specialists and those interested to exchange experiences.
- Professional camps and programs in cooperation with major international organizations.
- A center dedicated to training the Saudi national drone racing team, which enhances the Kingdom's presence in international sporting events.
Economic and investment dimensions
The Minister of Investment's participation in this event reflects the government's strong interest in the emerging technologies sector as a pillar of the national economy. Through these initiatives, the investment system aims to attract high-quality international partnerships, such as the partnership with DCL, facilitate the foreign investor journey, and provide a flexible legislative environment that fosters the localization of global expertise and transforms the Kingdom into a technology export hub.
The club offers training workshops, community events, and regular championships to qualify professional pilots. Those wishing to join the club can register via the website here .
It is worth mentioning that the Tuwaiq Academy is the first of its kind in the field of advanced technologies in the Kingdom, and it continuously works to offer programs that keep pace with the changing requirements of the labor market, confirming the Kingdom’s leadership as a center for digital innovation in the region.
