Apple Developer Academy

With the worldwide high demand in App development, and the key role technology plays in Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030, an amazing partnership arose between two institutions that believe in providing exceptional opportunities which will inspire a growing pool of females in tech.

In 2021, Apple inc. and Tuwaiq Academy, opened the first Apple Developer Academy in the Middle East and North Africa and the only all-female Academy in the world.

The Academy strives to create a thriving ecosystem with female tech leaders and entrepreneurs, who will harness technology and innovation, ensuring a sustainable, viable, and prosperous future for both local and global communities.

A Global Look at Apple Developer Academies

1,500+

Apps

Apps on the App Store were created by Developer Academy graduates

160+

Companies

New companies have been founded by Developer Academy graduates

51

Nationalities

Nationalities are represented among Developer Academy graduates

Academy Report

Apple Newsroom, 2021

Programs

The AI Foundation

5-week program

66 seats (Male, Female)

Closed

The AI Foundation Program is a 5-week learning journey designed for learners who want to explore how artificial intelligence can be used in app development. The program introduces learners to AI fundamentals and Apple’s machine learning tools, such as Core ML and Create ML. Participants will also learn how to design and build simple AI-powered apps while understanding how Apple Intelligence and app intents work.

The Gaming Foundation

6-week program

40 seats (Male, Female)

Closed

The Apple Gaming Foundation Program, is a 6-week program, designed for learners who have a passion for game programming and development, with experience in the Swift programming language, and are interested in learning more about coding, design, and app development for the iOS environment using the wide range of latest generation Apple technologies available.

The Foundation

4-week program

35 seats per month

Closed

The Apple Foundation Program, is a 4 week program, designed for learners curious about what it means to be a developer, and are interested in learning more about coding, design, and app development for the iOS environment using the wide range of latest generation Apple technologies available.

The Academy

9-month program

200 seats per year

Closed

The Apple Developer Academy is a 9 month program. Learners will use the Apple ecosystem to learn Coding, Design Fundamentals, App Business, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Process and Professional skills.

The Second Year

6-month program

25 seats per year

Exclusive to First-Year

The Second Year Program is a 6 months program designed for the first year graduates to empower them through industry-aligned skills development to better excel in the job market.

Stories

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I hope to one day empower Saudi women.

I believe that development is a great field for women to peruse, they’ve proven to be more analytical and detail oriented. Software development unsealed new opportunities in my career, such skills are not only confined to the technology sector. Communication skills and emotional intelligence are a key facet of your future success in development. One thing I learnt throughout my journey is that clear communication is the key to error free accomplishments. I hope to one day empower Saudi women and reflect the 2030 vision that recognizes the women's leadership in society.

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Raged Alshehri

Information System

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Contribute towards the economic goals of Saudi Vision 2030

I desire to learn and understand more about modern technology and using the learnings to carve out a potential business opportunity through app-based technology in the future. I’m working with my team to develop a tourism-based app to promote and spread awareness about various tourist locations in Saudi Arabia. The inspiration for developing this app came from the intention to display the Saudi Arabia as a great destination for tourists to visit as well as helping the tourism industry to flourish and contribute towards the greater economic goals set as part of Saudi Vision 2030.

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Sara Alghamdi

English Literature & Business Management

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Everyone can be a developer uniquely creatively.

There is nothing better than the feeling of finding a solution to a problem you are facing. Like a sixth sense, finding and analyzing problems is a skill every developer has. In line with the 2030 vision and digital transformation, applying this skill in technology has achieved outstanding results, and the motivation to become developers came. As a developer, you see things in a different light, with a different analytical view. What makes the development field interesting field is that everyone can be a developer uniquely creatively.

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Sara Ahmed Almezeini

Information System

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CBL method of teaching taught me how to effectively think and solve real world challenges.

I am eager to expand my knowledge in order to achieve my dreams and actually participate in the 2030 vision and make the world a better place through innovative technologies ideas and software. I have many creative ideas that I want to implement in our country and around the world. Being a participant in the 1st batch of the academy is such an honor for me.

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Haya Alhawiti

Information Technology specialized in Cybersecurity

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Established a company that won first place in a competition.

I aspire to be a certified developer locally and internationally. The academy provided me with education and training in several fields: design, programming, increasing knowledge about entrepreneurship, presentations and other skills, the most important of which are working and interacting with a team in various disciplines and exchanging experiences. My main goal is to develop my company and help hire Saudi women.

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Amjad Altukhaim

Information System

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I try to help the community in all its categories.

The Apple Developer Academy is looking for passionate people and dreamers who pursue their goals, as it attracts all disciplines, and does not require a specific specialization or even experience or skills in programming. Whoever has the passion, love of learning and excellence, the Apple Developer Academy is the right place for them.

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Reem Amin

Physiotherapist

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