InterContinental Al-Jubail unveils Eid Al-Adha activities

InterContinental Al-Jubail General Manager Fahad Al-Sayegh
Updated 30 August 2017
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InterContinental Al-Jubail unveils Eid Al-Adha activities

InterContinental Al-Jubail is promising its guests a fun-filled experience this Eid Al-Adha.
“InterContinental Al-Jubail’s Eid Al-Adha activities this year will be more colorful than ever as we will be sharing local experiences with our guests starting with a boat trip to enjoy the beauty of the Arabian Gulf before touching down on one of the two unspoilt and uninhabited islands. Furthermore, guests also have a chance to visit one of Jubail’s historic landmarks, the Al-Tuwayah tower which has become a major tourist destination,” a press release said.
InterContinental Al-Jubail General Manager Fahad Al-Sayegh said: “Checking in for a well-deserved Eid break is always a great feeling but at InterContinental Al-Jubail it becomes even more special with all kinds of water sports activities, special programs for children at the private beach and distinctive offers for Eid dinner at Al-Tuwayah buffet restaurant, including an international cuisine served by top chefs in addition to daily raffle draw prizes during the holiday season.”
Al-Sayegh said the activities are in line with Vision 2030 and that the hotel management keeps aiming higher in making Jubail a unique tourist destination in the region.


Schneider Electric launches academy in Saudi Arabia to build future-ready talent

Updated 04 February 2026
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Schneider Electric launches academy in Saudi Arabia to build future-ready talent

Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa in Saudi Arabia, a regional capability platform dedicated to skilling, upskilling, and knowledge sharing.

The launch comes at a critical moment as the Kingdom accelerates energy transition, industrial localization, and human capability development under Vision 2030. The academy reinforces the Kingdom’s leadership role in building future-ready talent while supporting industrial and energy transformation across the wider Middle East and Africa region.

The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is not a traditional training center; it is a regional platform translating Schneider Electric’s global energy technology expertise into applied capability for Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Anchored in Riyadh, the academy is designed to serve as a benchmark for skills development and enablement across the MEA.

The launch reflects Schneider Electric’s long-term commitment to investing in people and capabilities, and to supporting national priorities across energy, industry, and digital infrastructure.

Mohamed Shaheen, cluster president of Schneider Electric Saudi Arabia and Yemen, said: “This launch reflects our long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and to building capability that lasts. After more than 40 years in the Kingdom, we continue to invest where impact matters most: in people. Launching the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa from Riyadh underscores our belief that sustainable transformation is built on local capability and trusted partnerships.”

The academy directly supports Saudi Arabia’s focus on human capability development, localization, and Saudi-made outcomes by enabling the skills behind advanced energy systems, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure. Capabilities developed through the academy will support Saudi manufacturing, national projects, and resilient supply chains, while also strengthening regional industrial ecosystems.

“The Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa is designed to enable real outcomes,” said Walid Sheta, zone president for the MEA at Schneider Electric. “By equipping talent with future-ready skills across electrification, automation, and digital intelligence, we are strengthening Saudi and regional capability to design, operate, and lead the energy and industrial systems of the future.”

The launch event in Riyadh brought together senior government representatives, industry partners, customers, and Schneider Electric’s leadership, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in aligning education, skills development, and labor market needs.

Designed as a long-term platform, the Energy Tech Academy Middle East and Africa will continue to evolve through partnerships, programs, and continuous capability development, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional hub for skills, knowledge, and industrial enablement.