The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in Saudi Arabia and Siemens signed a collaboration agreement to pioneer the implementation of a vocational education concept, introduce the Siemens Mechatronics curriculum to the Saudi Arabian education system and drive leadership excellence among vocational training managers in the Kingdom.
The collaboration agreement was signed by Ahmad Fahad Al-Fahaid, governor of TVTC, and Joe Kaeser, president and CEO of Siemens AG, in the presence of King Salman and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The collaboration agreement will pioneer the implementation of a vocational education concept, modelled around the German dual education system, and see Saudi students being trained in electrical, mechanical and business administration disciplines. Furthermore, Siemens will introduce its Mechatronics curriculum to the Saudi Arabian education system and cooperate with TVTC to drive leadership excellence among vocational training managers across the Kingdom.
Al-Fahaid said: “I strongly believe that the Saudi youth are our most valuable assets and their potential must be realized on the path to Vision 2030. With this agreement we are providing a platform through which they can hone their skills and be counted among tomorrow’s industrial leaders and experts. The collaboration with Siemens will contribute significantly toward developing the skill sets that are required by a diversified Saudi economy.”
Arja Talakar, CEO of Siemens Saudi Arabia, said: “The German dual education system combines theoretical, practical and on-the-job phases in an interwoven approach that provides graduates with a certified profession. Siemens has a proven track record in exporting and adapting this vocational education approach in several countries, and our courses are constantly being updated in a way that prepares young people for the challenges of digitalization.”
The MoU outlines the focus areas that will drive the strong partnership between TVTC and Siemens. Firstly, the strategic intent to jointly roll out the first phase of a vocational training concept, starting later this year, is very much aligned with the Kingdom’s goal to significantly increase the number of Saudi citizens that are enrolled in vocational training programs — from 104,000 to 950,000 by 2020.
Secondly, the imperative to diversify the Saudi economy presents an opportunity to pioneer the implementation of Siemens’ Mechatronics curriculum and prepare Saudi youth for the workplace of the future. Today, companies are increasingly deploying more complex manufacturing, transport, water and energy technologies to secure their competitiveness, drive efficiencies and address growing demand.
TVTC and Siemens bolster workforce development in line with Vision 2030
TVTC and Siemens bolster workforce development in line with Vision 2030
How TCS is helping GCC businesses turn sustainability ambition into action
As GCC countries advance toward ambitious goals like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Vision 2031, sustainability is no longer optional: it’s essential. Businesses across the region are increasingly expected to show tangible progress on their environmental and social commitments. But turning these ambitions into measurable outcomes remains a challenge.
Many GCC organizations are committed to sustainability but struggle with fragmented and inconsistent ESG data. Information is often captured manually or stored in silos, disconnected from key business metrics. This makes it difficult to track progress, meet disclosure requirements, or gain a holistic view of impact. Adding to this complexity is a shifting regulatory landscape, with global ESG standards becoming more structured and mandatory.
The solution: smarter sustainability through technology
Tata Consultancy Services believes that technology is the key to solving these challenges. By leveraging advanced digital tools, including AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud-based platforms, TCS helps organizations automate ESG data collection, unify information across departments, and generate actionable insights.
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These digital solutions also improve data accuracy and transmission, even in offshore or hard-to-access environments, while enabling predictive insights into program performance and ROI.
To ensure consistency and global credibility, TCS also helps organizations align their sustainability efforts with internationally recognized frameworks such as GRI, ISSB, SBTi, TCFD, and IFRS. This alignment goes beyond compliance, embedding ESG into enterprise architecture and business strategy.
TCS–TÜV SÜD: services for impact
To strengthen the credibility and assurance of data sustainability, TCS has partnered with TÜV SÜD, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification. This collaboration brings together TCS’s digital innovation with TÜV SÜD’s technical validation and third-party certification expertise.
Together, they offer an end-to-end sustainability solution that enables organizations to capture and analyze emissions data using the TCS Zero Carbon Platform, validate results through TÜV SÜD’s independent assessments, and ensure compliance with evolving global ESG regulations, which will build trust with stakeholders through transparent, certified reporting.
Whether it’s conducting energy audits, supporting ESG risk mitigation, or designing a decarbonization roadmap, the TCS–TÜV SÜD approach empowers Middle East businesses to move confidently and efficiently toward their net-zero goals.
What GCC businesses should focus on
With regulatory expectations rising and stakeholders demanding more transparency, organizations in the GCC need to be proactive in how they approach sustainability. One key priority is automated ESG reporting, moving away from manual processes toward integrated systems that ensure data consistency, traceability, and auditability.
Another critical focus area is managing Scope 3 emissions, which requires companies to take accountability for their entire value chain, from suppliers to end-users. Finally, businesses must prioritize building data-backed narratives, using verifiable, high-quality ESG data to clearly communicate their sustainability progress and build trust with stakeholders.
The TCS advantage
TCS combines global experience with regional understanding to help GCC businesses embed sustainability into their core operations. From platforms like TCS Clever Energy and TCS Envirozone, to partnerships with TÜV SÜD and beyond, TCS enables organizations to transform their ESG goals into measurable, impactful outcomes.
As sustainability investment accelerates across areas like clean energy, carbon capture, and sustainable aviation fuels, TCS is well-positioned to guide GCC businesses in navigating this evolving landscape.
By bringing together digital innovation, strong partnerships, and deep industry expertise, TCS helps businesses in the GCC not only keep up, but lead, in the era of sustainable transformation.
