With the launch of its second accommodation complex in Saudi Arabia, Namariq has set the benchmark in the accommodation sector with its quality construction, state-of-the-art facilities and professional workforce.
Housed in the heart of the thriving King Abdullah Economic City, the Namariq project reflects a progressive spirit, which is in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 toward a bright future.
The launch took place on Jan. 31, and was graced with the presence of VIPs, key businessmen and top executives from leading domestic and international companies, along with Ahmad Linjawi, deputy CEO of Emaar, and Abdul Aziz Al-Mohaimeedm, Emaar’s director general, real estate, municipality and urban planning.
The new Namariq Residency complex in KAEC is thoroughly designed and developed to house and serve employees and workers from all sectors with a single-minded vision — to provide better living to its inhabitants so that they are geared-up to deliver their jobs with optimum productivity.
CEO of Namariq, Hussein Hamed Fayez, said: “Namariq is focused and determined to develop a facility that reflects the industry’s best standards coupled with distinctive services.
The core is to have an accommodation facility for workers and employees from various walks of professions and provide them with a quality-led comfortable living. The company is geared-up to extend its hospitality services on large scale with a motive of becoming the most trusted name in the business.”
The vice president of King Abdullah Economic City, Ahmed Linjawi, described Namariq Residency as a true “jewel” in the heart of KAEC. He appreciated the overall concept and execution of the project with a special mention of the fact that quality is what has impressed him, and he believes that it is a very valuable investment that Namariq has made in KAEC.
The Namariq Residency at KAEC has an impressive capacity of accommodating more than 3,084 residents in the first phase. The facilities include a dining hall, housekeeping, laundry services, indoor and outdoor recreation, coffee shop, commercial shops, mosque, and a first aid clinic.
Namariq Residency — a jewel in the heart of KAEC
Namariq Residency — a jewel in the heart of KAEC
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.
