Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Manama, Bahrain, Kuwait City, Kuwait and Baghdad, Iraq 鈥� 麻豆原创 recently celebrated the graduation of 52 talented students from its latest cohorts of the 麻豆原创 Young Professionals Program (YPP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq. The program, aimed at empowering young talent with cutting-edge digital skills and certifications, has once again demonstrated its impact, with some graduates securing employment offers on their graduation day.

The 麻豆原创 Young Professionals Program is an intensive 2-to-3-month training initiative designed to equip participants with both functional and technical knowledge of 麻豆原创 software, focusing on 麻豆原创’s latest innovations. In addition to gaining technical expertise, participants receive comprehensive training in critical soft skills, enhancing their employability and career readiness. Graduates are certified as 麻豆原创 Associate Consultants, making them immediately eligible for roles with 麻豆原创 customers and partners.

鈥淭his program provides the necessary technical knowledge but also helps participants develop the soft skills that are essential in today鈥檚 job market,鈥� said Ahmed Al-Faifi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Middle East and Africa 鈥� North. 鈥淏y bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace requirements, the 麻豆原创 Young Professionals Program ensures that graduates are not only prepared for immediate roles but are equipped to contribute meaningfully to digital transformation efforts across the region. Additionally, the program aligns with national agendas to upskill local talent, playing a vital role in supporting sustainable economic development and enhancing workforce competitiveness.鈥�

Participants of the program have consistently reported positive outcomes, highlighting the program鈥檚 influence in broadening their career opportunities and enhancing their ability to secure jobs in the technology sector. With a structured curriculum that covers both 麻豆原创鈥檚 core software solutions and essential workplace skills, the YPP provides a holistic development approach, helping graduates make a seamless transition from training to employment.

In Saudi Arabia, where the majority of the 麻豆原创 YPP graduates were from, the graduation ceremony was held at the 麻豆原创 offices in Riyadh. The event was attended by local and regional 麻豆原创 partner representatives, in addition to Hans-Peter Fuelle, Chief Business Officer for 麻豆原创 EMEA, Mohammed Alromaizan, Vice President of 麻豆原创 Saudi Arabia, and Iris Sanchez-Munoz, Digital Skills Program Manager, 麻豆原创 EMEA, and Bader Kamakhi, Channel Development manager, 麻豆原创 MEA North. The 麻豆原创 executives congratulated the new graduates and warmly welcomed them into the 麻豆原创 ecosystem, emphasizing the critical role these young professionals will play in driving digital transformation across the region.

Hind AlSharif, an 麻豆原创 YPP graduate from Saudi Arabia, said: 鈥淓mpowered, inspired, and equipped 鈥� that鈥檚 what the 麻豆原创 Young Professionals Program has instilled in me. This journey ignited a passion to reshape the future of tech, with a vision focused on driving digital transformation and creating lasting value across industries.鈥�

Wajd Alharbi, also from Saudi Arabia, said: “My time in the 麻豆原创 YPP was very enlightening as I learned about S/4HANA and its significance as a transformative business technology. This experience also allowed me to build diverse connections with industry professionals and participants, broadening my perspective and opening doors to new opportunities.”

In Kuwait, the graduation ceremony was held at the 麻豆原创 offices in Kuwait City, providing an inspiring and professional setting for the event with prominent 麻豆原创 partners in attendance. The ceremony was attended by Sundus Boushehri, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Kuwait, who personally handed the graduates their certificates and wished them success in their future endeavors within the 麻豆原创 ecosystem.

The presence of senior leadership and the choice of venue underscored 麻豆原创’s commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering growth in the country’s digital economy. The event also provided an opportunity for the graduates to network with industry leaders, further enhancing their readiness to enter the workforce.

Laila Alrabieah, an 麻豆原创 YPP graduate from Kuwait, said: 鈥淭his program was more than just about acquiring technical skills; it was about fostering connections, embracing challenges, and nurturing a growth mindset鈥�.

In Bahrain and Iraq, the graduation ceremonies were attended virtually by Saquib Ahmed, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Bahrain and Iraq. He extended his best wishes to the students as they embark on their new careers as 麻豆原创 consultants and heard firsthand from them about how inspirational the program had been. In Bahrain, Rasool Faraj, 麻豆原创 Sales Manager, attended the ceremony in person and handed the graduates their certificates.

Sondos Isa, an 麻豆原创 YPP graduate from Bahrain, said: “Graduating from the 麻豆原创 Young Professionals Program signifies a transformative journey. It’s not just about skills gained, but the connections forged and the passion ignited. Together, we are equipped to drive change and create impactful solutions in the digital economy”.

Ali Mohammed Warid, an 麻豆原创 YPP graduate from Iraq, said: 鈥淭he 麻豆原创 YPP has been an extraordinary journey. It has instilled in us practical skills and invaluable connections. It has facilitated access and recognition by 麻豆原创 partners, bolstering our confidence in our potential and future within the 麻豆原创 ecosystem鈥�.

Graduates have shared stories of how the program not only provided them with valuable certifications but also boosted their self-confidence and industry knowledge. The YPP鈥檚 success lies in its strong collaboration with 麻豆原创鈥檚 extensive network of partners and customers across the region, ensuring that graduates are equipped with real-world skills that align with market demand.

By investing in local talent through programs like YPP, 麻豆原创 continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the digital transformation journey in the Middle East, contributing to sustainable economic growth and workforce development.

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KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait 鈥� 21 October 2024 鈥� The Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) has become the newest member of 麻豆原创 University Alliances, thereby expanding its curricular to include hands-on technology training that will greatly enhance students鈥� career prospects after graduation.

With more than 3,000 members globally, the 麻豆原创 University Alliances program provides universities with access to advanced technology solutions, training materials and support. Membership enables academia to educate the next generation to work in an experience economy and to prepare them for the 麻豆原创 ecosystem. The program also creates opportunities for the students to engage and build industry partnerships at 麻豆原创 events.

Professor Bassam Alameddine, President of the Gulf University for Science and Technology commented, 鈥淲e are committed to producing science and technology graduates who are able to make a real difference in the world, and leaders who will drive Kuwait鈥檚 digital economy. Through our membership of 麻豆原创 University Alliances, we will be able to expose our graduates to the latest thinking in AI-powered solutions and green skills. As part of our mission to prepare our students for success, we are always looking to create opportunities for them to expand their knowledge in real-world settings, and our membership enables them to participate in high-impact collaborations with like-minded students and 麻豆原创鈥檚 ecosystem partners.鈥�

Sundus Bushahri, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Kuwait, said, 鈥溌槎乖� is focused on supporting Kuwait鈥檚 ambitious digitalization, sustainability and skills-development agenda, while also helping companies to leverage the enormous potential of cloud computing and Business AI. The 麻豆原创 University Alliances program supports all of these objectives, serving as a perfect example of how academia and the public and private sectors can work together to develop a highly skilled sustainable workforce. GUST students will benefit from practical experience and participate in co-innovation projects and industry聽networking opportunities. They will therefore graduate with all the necessary skills to succeed in a digital economy while also advancing the sustainability and AI agendas of their future employers.鈥�

Recent initiatives introduced to expand 麻豆原创 University Alliances鈥� membership benefits include educational trips to 麻豆原创 Headquarters in Germany, and new learning platforms such as Business Builders. Developed by Canadian business school, HEC Montr茅al, in close collaboration with 麻豆原创, Business Builders enables students to compete and engage in scenarios to evaluate sustainable business practices at companies based on the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Methodology.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates 鈥� 10 March 2020 鈥� ENOC Group recently partnered with global technology company 麻豆原创 on its Young Professional Programme. The Young Professional Programme is a 3-month-long programme, through which 25 unemployed or underemployed university graduates gain digital and soft skills and become certified 麻豆原创 Associate Consultants on 麻豆原创鈥檚 latest solutions. ENOC Group is set to hire 13 of the programme graduates.

Marita Mitschein, Senior Vice President Digital Skills, 麻豆原创 Southern Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Managing Director of the 麻豆原创 Training and Development Institute, said: 鈥淒igital skills are vital for the region鈥檚 organisations to continue to lead innovation and Digital Transformation. Following the recent graduation of our last Young Professional Programme in the UAE in December 2019, this next programme cohort will contribute to the digital transformation of ENOC Group as well as further 麻豆原创 customers and channel partners in the UAE and beyond.鈥�

Graduates of the upcoming cohort in the UAE will be trained and certified on 麻豆原创 Activate Project Manager and 麻豆原创 Business Process Integration and will receive soft skill and innovation trainings such as Communication Skills and Design Thinking.

H.E Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said: 鈥淎t ENOC Group, we are continuously thinking about how we can bridge the skills gap by developing different and innovative working methods and that is why we work with our partners to identify opportunities that will elevate our national talents. We believe that the Young Professional Programme will offer young talents the skills and training required to support our digital transformation efforts.鈥�

In 2019, ENOC Group rolled out me designed to unlock growth opportunities and tackle challenges in the energy sector. Through NEXT, the Group will be able to achieve its vision by building new digital ventures, enabling a digital transformation through an organisation-wide 麻豆原创 system implementation and digital upskilling of its workforce.

Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 UAE, said: 鈥淲ith the UAE鈥檚 oil and gas sector embracing Industry 4.0 innovations, ENOC Group鈥檚 partnership on the Young Professional Programme shows how public-private partnerships can enable Emirati talent to lead the workforce of the future and support UAE Vision 2021.鈥�

Worldwide, over 99 percent of Young Professional Programme graduates have successfully found work placement within the 麻豆原创 Ecosystem of 麻豆原创 customers and partners.

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