Dr. Mohammed Alqarni becomes first Saudi to earn AIAI's CGENAI certification

The American Institute of Artificial Intelligence says Dr. Mohammed Alqarni has earned its CGENAI certification in AI Strategy and Management, making him the first Saudi Arabian national and resident to receive the credential. The recognition highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing AI workforce ambitions and AIAI’s push to expand certified professional training in the Kingdom.

Why it matters: - Dr. Mohammed Alqarni’s certification adds a Saudi-based leader to a growing global pool of AI strategy professionals. - The credential signals rising demand in Saudi Arabia for formal standards in AI planning, workforce readiness, and organizational transformation. - AIAI is using the certification to deepen its footprint in the Kingdom as Saudi organizations invest heavily in AI capability.

What happened: - The American Institute of Artificial Intelligence said Dr. Mohammed Alqarni earned the CGENAI® certification in AI Strategy and Management. - Dr. Alqarni became the first Saudi Arabian national and resident to receive the certification. - AIAI announced the certification on June 23, 2026, from Washington, D.C. - Dr. Alqarni is a Saudi-based AI consultant, academic, researcher, and founder of Foresighted.

The details: - The CGENAI® credential recognizes professionals who complete AIAI’s body of knowledge, pass its examinations, and commit to continuing professional development and ethical practice. - Dr. Alqarni is also a regular contributor to Arab News on AI for business. - His work focuses on AI strategy, organizational readiness, and workforce transformation. - Foresighted is an AI consultancy that helps Saudi organizations turn AI spending into measurable operational results. - Dr. Alqarni is also a partner at ESPER. - His practice spans government, education, and corporate clients across the region. - Dr. Alqarni holds an SFIA-accredited consultant designation. - AIAI said Saudi Arabia is one of the most ambitious AI investment environments in the world. - AIAI recently named the Engineering Science Institute for Training as an Authorized Training Partner in the Kingdom. - More information is available at americanai.org. - AIAI also shared its announcement on LinkedIn.

Between the lines: - Dr. Alqarni’s certification fits AIAI’s effort to position AI strategy as a disciplined profession, not just a technical specialty. - The award also serves as a signal to Saudi employers that AI capability now carries formal credentialing pathways. - AIAI’s emphasis on standards, training partners, and professional societies suggests the institute is building an ecosystem, not just issuing certificates.

What's next: - AIAI is likely to keep expanding certification and training options as Saudi demand for AI-skilled professionals grows. - Dr. Alqarni’s credential may strengthen his role in advising organizations on AI adoption, workforce planning, and implementation. - Professionals interested in the CGENAI® credential can visit AIAI’s website for program details.