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The Saudi king travels with 460 tons of luggage and a gold escalator

There are some who do not have to worry about exceeding the 23 kilos in the hold. 1,500 people and about 460 tons of luggage. This is what King Salman needs when he decides to go to Indonesia for an official visit of one month. Yes, the Saudi monarch knows how to travel light.

On Wednesday, 1 March 2016, King Salmane began his expedition, organized with the aim of strengthening the economic ties of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, the most populous Muslim nation in the world. To do this, he surrounded himself with an official delegation of 800 people, 25 princes and 10 ministers.

It took no less than 27 planes to get all this beautiful people to Jakarta. In addition to this modest delegation, nearly 460 tons of luggage made the trip. How is it possible ? Easy, with some Mercedes limousines and gold escalators for airplane descent, the weight is quickly reached. Most of the affairs have already been dispatched to the island of Bali, the king having planned to rest after the first three days spent in Jakarta.

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Embraer Opens Applications for 2025 Software and Data Science Training Initiative

Embraer, a global leader in aerospace and innovation, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Specialization Program in Software and Data Science (PES).

This nine-month postgraduate course, conducted in partnership with the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), offers remote classes, an initial financial aid of R$ 3,000, and monthly scholarships of R$ 5,000. With only 30 spots available, the program is designed to prepare professionals to meet the growing demands of Embraer’s technology-driven future.

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Andreza Alberto, Embraer’s Vice President of People, ESG, and Corporate Communications, highlights the strategic importance of the program: “We have a robust plan focused on technological innovation and efficiency. The aerospace industry is highly competitive, and we’re confident in the bright future ahead. The demand for professionals who complete this specialization is rising, with over 95% of graduates being hired by Embraer.”

Professor Adriano Sarmento, PES program coordinator at UFPE, adds: “The program offers students a unique education where theory meets real-world applications. The close interaction with professors and Embraer experts enhances this experience, and the curriculum is updated yearly to stay aligned with the latest technological trends.”

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The PES program will train 10 specialists in Data Science and 20 in Embedded Software. Applicants must have graduated between 2019 and 2024 in Exact Sciences and are encouraged to have advanced English skills. Registration is free and must be completed by November 10 at www.embraer.com/pes.

The selection process includes an exam covering Algorithms, Data Structures, Probability, and Mathematics for Computer Science, followed by an interview. Results will be announced by February, with classes starting in March.

The course combines theoretical learning with a hands-on capstone project, all under the mentorship of UFPE and Embraer professionals. Throughout the program, students will also engage in activities that build essential soft skills, complementing their technical education.